Dr. Julie Battilana

Professor

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Biography

Julie Battilana is the Joseph C. Wilson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and the Alan L. Gleitsman Professor of Social Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School. She studies the politics of change in organizations and society, focusing on how individuals and organizations can initiate and implement changes that diverge from established norms. Her research encompasses hybrid organizing, particularly in social enterprises, where she examines how these organizations manage to combine aspects of both for-profits and non-profits to achieve social and commercial performance. Battilana has published extensively in top academic journals and her work has been featured in major publications. Recognized for her contributions to organizational behavior, she has received numerous awards for her teaching and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Harvard Business School • Cambridge, MA

Teaching courses on organizational behavior and leadership.

Alan L. Gleitsman Professor of Social Innovation

2015-01-01 — Present

Harvard Kennedy School • Cambridge, MA

Focus on social enterprise and change initiatives.

Awards

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Progress Medal

2025-01-01
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Academy of Management Fellow

2022-01-01

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).