Ram Charan (consultant)
Ram Charan is an Indian-American management consultant, speaker, and author known for his expertise in corporate governance, strategy, and leadership development. He advises top executives on how to navigate complex business challenges and drive organizational growth.
Charan's work focuses on practical, actionable advice based on real-world experience. He emphasizes the importance of execution, alignment, and creating a culture of accountability within organizations.
Key Contributions and Areas of Expertise:
- Executive Coaching: Charan provides personalized guidance to CEOs and senior leaders to improve their decision-making, communication, and leadership skills.
- Strategy Execution: He helps companies translate their strategic vision into tangible results by focusing on process, people, and resource allocation.
- Corporate Governance: Charan advocates for sound corporate governance practices to ensure transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation.
- Talent Management: He stresses the importance of identifying, developing, and retaining high-potential employees to build a strong leadership pipeline.
Published Works:
Charan has authored and co-authored numerous books, including:
- Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done (with Larry Bossidy)
- The Leadership Pipeline: How to Build the Leadership Powered Company (with Stephen Drotter and James Noel)
- Boards That Lead: When to Take Charge, When to Partner, and When to Stay Out of the Way
- Global Tilt: Leading Your Business Through the Great Economic Power Shift
- The High-Potential Leader: How to Grow Fast, Take on New Responsibilities, and Make an Impact
- What the CEO Wants You to Know
Background:
Charan holds an MBA and a Doctorate of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Before becoming a consultant, he taught at Harvard Business School and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He is a sought-after speaker and lecturer at business schools and corporate events worldwide.