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Gopal
Mahapatra

Professor of Practice
Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management
Chairperson, Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management
gopal.mahapatra@iimb.ac.in

Gopal Mahapatra brings over three and half decades of rich and varied experience traversing corporate, consulting, and academic domains. He has held senior management roles leading the HRM, Talent Development & OD, Management Services, and Corporate Communication Departments, working with MNCs and large private and public sector organizations. In his corporate and consulting career, he has institutionalized multiple processes and built-in focus for vision, culture, talent, values, and growth for many of these organizations.

During his corporate and consulting career, along with his crucial role in business, Prof. Gopal has retained his commitment to academic involvement by taking up teaching engagements in top Business schools and professional bodies, including the IIMs, and conducting courses in the areas of Leadership, Talent Management, TQM, Mentoring and Coaching, Change Management, Performance Management, Assessment Development Centers, and Strategic HR.

Since August 2018, working as a Professor of Practice, OB & HRM at IIM Bengaluru, he has been teaching courses on Leadership in Digital Era, Managing People and Performance in Organisation, Managing Career Success and Transitions, Executive Coaching and Mentoring for Full- time and Part-time MBA students and executives, in addition to teaching various Leadership, Career Success and Change Management related MDP sessions. He was also the Chairman of PGPEM, a weekend MBA course supporting working professionals pursuing MBA during weekends to enhance their competencies and readiness for the future.

Active in the functioning of many not-for-profit organizations and academic bodies, he has served as President of the National HRD Network, Bangalore, Academic Council Member of Reserve Bank of India Staff College, PDEU, MICA , XIM Univ SHRM, Chinmaya Viswa Vidyapeeth, KIIT SOM,  and leading B-Schools, Trustee of Gomasu Development Foundation, Adviser to a Social Entrepreneurial Startup and Founding Associate Editor of South Asian Journal of HRM published by Sage since 2013 and since 2018  Sage NHRDN Journal and a Springer invited Editor book on Business cases in OB &HRM.

He is acknowledged in business and academic forums as an HR Thought Leader, Leadership Coach, and a successful Organizational Transformation Practitioner passionate about building Institutions and establishing systems to enhance performance, bringing about system efficacies.

Additional Information

List of Publications (Books/Book Chapters)

  • Mahapatra Gopal (Ed), Springer Business Cases in Organisation Behaviour and HRM, Springer Singapore(2023).
  • Sushant Kumar Mishra, Mahapatra, G. P., & Chirag Dagar. (2022). Innovative Practices in Management Education in India. Palgrave Studies in Indian Management, 493–522.
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, “Multisource Learning as a Critical Variable in Professional Growth: Reflections on My HRD Journey” in HRD, OD and Institution Building-Essays in Memory of Udai Pareek Edited by T V Rao and Anil K Khandelwal, Sage, 2016 and Second Edition (2024)
  • Shruti Tewari and Gopal P. Mahapatra(Ed.) Special Issue on "Social Neuroscience and HR," Sage NHRD Network Journal, 11(4), Nov 2018
  • Mahapatra, Gopal, "Keeping up with times: Proactive interventions at a multinational," S. Ramnarayan, T. V. Rao (Ed.) book, "Organization Development: Accelerating Learning and Transformation," Sage Publishers, India, Oct 2011.
  • Mahapatra, Gopal,( Guest Editor), Special Issue on "Organisation Development," National HRD Network, July 2008.
  • Akhilesh, Gurtoo, and Mahapatra Gopal, “Enabling Execution Excellence-Global Agenda.” co-edited for International HR Confluence by IISC & NIPM, published by Himalaya, 2006.
  • Padaki, Agrawal, Balaji and Mahapatra Gopal (Ed.), “Emerging Asia” for NHRDN International Conference, 2004, published by Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2004
  • TV Rao, Mahapatra Gopal, Raju Rao and Nandini (Ed.) “360 Degree Feedback and Performance Management System”, Vol. II, Excel Books, 2002.
  • Mahapatra Gopal P and Nandini Chawla, "Survey Research & experiences from 360 degrees" AHRD USA & AHRD India International Conference Proceedings of "Human Resource Development in Asia" edited by Pareek, Osman-Gani, Ramnarayan, and TV Rao, published in Oxford & IBH Publications, Oct 2002, pg 389-396
  • Mahapatra Gopal P & A. Sudhakar Menon, "Collaborations for Stimulating R&D," NHRDN International Conference Proceedings, Hyderabad, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 1991

List of Publications (Refereed Journals)

  • Mahapatra, G. P., & Dash, S. (2022). Round Table: Talent development in a changing world of work. IIMB Management Review, 34(1), 83–91.
  • Ritu Tripathi, Mohan Thite, Arup Varma, and Gopal Mahapatra(2021), “Appraising the revamped performance management system in Indian IT multinational enterprises: The employees' perspective," Human Resource Management, Mar 2021.
  • Mahapatra, G. P., N Bhullar, P Gupta(2022), Gen Z: An emerging phenomenon, Sage  NHRD Network Journal, 2022
  • Mahapatra, G. P.,  T Kalra(2021) Leadership in Crisis: Lessons from India, Sage  NHRD Network Journal, 2021
  • Mahapatra, G., & Dash, S. (2021). Future of Mid-Career Education in a Transforming Work Context: A Review of Literature and Directions for Future Research. South Asian Journal of Management, 28(3), 31–56.
  • Mahapatra, Gopal. "Interview with Mr. Gaurav Vasu, Founder, and CEO, Unearth Insights," South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management, 5(2), Nov 2018, pg 254–260.
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, "Interview with Dr. H R Nagendra, Chancellor, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (S-VYASA)," South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management, 1(2), December 2015
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, "Interview with Ms. Smita Saha," Vice President-HR, Astra Zeneca Pharma, India Ltd. South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management, 2(1), June 2015
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P. "Interview with Mr. Rajeev Dubey, National President, National HRD Network, India," South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management, 1(1) 119–125, June 2014
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P "Interview with Dileep Ranjekar, Founder CEO, Azim Premji Foundation, South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management, 1(2), December 2014
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P "Interview with Rajeev Dubey, President (Group HR, After-Market & Corporate Services) & Member of the Group Executive Board, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, India," South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management, 1(2), Nov 2014.
  • Mahapatra Gopal and Vivek Subramanian, “Leadership Development in a Multinational-An Indian case” in Vikalpa,Vol.36, No 3, July-Sept 2011

List of Other Publications

  • Rabindra Acharya, Gopal P. Mahapatra, and Kadamibini Acharya. "Yoga and Wellness—Key Insights from the Study on General Yoga Programme," NHRD Network Journal, 14(1), Feb 2021, pg 51-63.
  • Subba Vaidyanathan and Gopal Mahapatra, "Enhancing Employee Stress Resilience (Wellness): A Study of Women Leaders in Asia Pacific," NHRD Network Journal, 14(1), Dec 2020, pg 144-154.
  • Ramachandra Aryasri, Jitender and Gopal P. Mahapatra, "Cultural Modification and Cultural Alignment in Police Services: An Empirical Analysis of Select Variables," NHRD Network Journal, 13(2), May 2020, pg 160–169.
  • Gopal Mahapatra, "Strategy and HRD: An Expert View Interview with Rishi Krishnan," NHRD Network Journal, 12(3), Nov 2019, pg 270–272.
  • Shruti Tewari and Gopal P. Mahapatra. "Social Neuroscience and HR: An Introductory Perspective," NHRD Network Journal, 11(4), Nov 2018, pg 6-13.
  • Gopal P. Mahapatra and Shruti Tewari, “Guest Editorial," NHRD Network Journal, 11(4), Nov 2018, pg 4–5.
  • Rajnish Nayak, Dr. Arvind Agrawal, and Dr. Gopal P Mahapatra, "A Study on 360-degree feedback system in RPG Enterprises", NHRD Journal, HR in Indian Organizations, January 2015, Pg 27-36
  • Was Joint Chair (Research), National HRD Network, National Conference Mumbai and was responsible for jointly with E&Y enabling research papers on four themes; Coaching, Performance Management, Employee Relations & Emerging Talent from Campus, Nov 2014
  • Mahapatra Gopal and Vivek Subramanian, “Leadership Development in a Multinational – An India Case” in Neharika Vohra, Deepti Bhatnagar(Ed), "Leadership Development in Organizations in India: The Why and How of It (Part I), "Vikalpa, 36(3), July 2011, pg 61-118.
  • Mahapatra, Gopal , “Emotional Intelligence," Compass, Oracle Global, Mar 2008
  • Anuradha Mahesh and Mahapatra, Gopal P "Indian Women: Empowerment & achievement: now and further ahead"-Based on Report of the Proceedings of International Women's Day Event on March 15, 2008" – organized by HRD Network, Bangalore Chapter, NHRDN Journal, 2008
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, Prabhu, PVR Murthy & Deedeepya, in "Evolving Field of OD" in Special Issue on "Organisation Development," NHRD Network, July 2008, Pg.1-7
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, "Changing Paradigms in OD" in Special issue on "Organisation Development," NHRD Network, July 2008, Pg 52-57.
  • Dr. PVR Murthy and Dr. Gopal Mahapatra, "Editorial Comments," NHRD Network Journal, vol. 2, 3, July 2008, pp. 5-6.
  • Anuradha Mahesh & Gopal Mahapatra, "Rediscovering Indian Women's Leadership Potential," NHRD Network Journal, 2(2), April 2008, pg 99-104.
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, & Naga Siddharth "Work-Life Balance & HR Professionals " presented at IRC IISC & NIPM & Published in "Execution Excellence." edited by Akhilesh, Gurtoo & Mahapatra, Enabling Execution Excellence by Himalaya 2006 Pg 287-295
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, “Mentoring for strengthening Leadership” in “Emerging Asia ”co-edited by Padaki, Agrawal, Balaji & Mahapatra, published by TMH pg 79-98, 2004
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, “360 Degree Feedback-Experiences and Reflections as a consultant” in T V Rao and Nandini Chawla edited “360 Degree Feedback and Assessment & Development Centres”, published by Excel.2004, pg(s) 100-109.
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, and & Madhulika, “ Demystifying Competencies & Assessment & Development Centres” in T V Rao and Nandini Chawla edited “360 Degree Feedback and Assessment & Development Centres", published by Excel, 2004, pg(s) 285-294
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, " Opportunities and Challenges of PMS Implementation" in T V Rao, Gopal P Mahapatra, Raju Rao, and Nandini Chawla edited "360 Degree Feedback & Performance Management System" published by Excel books, 2002, Pg(s)244-251.
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, and Nandini Chawla "Some Observable Trends in 360 Degree Feedback" in T V Rao, Gopal P Mahapatra, Raju Rao, and Nandini Chawla edited "360 Degree Feedback & Performance Management System" published by Excel books, 2002, Pg(s)84-91.
  • Nandini Chawla and Mahapatra, Gopal P, "Myths of 360 Degree Feedback" in T V Rao, Gopal P Mahapatra, Raju Rao, and Nandini Chawla edited "360 Degree Feedback & Performance Management System" published by Excel books, 2002, Pg(s)170-182.
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, and Nandini Chawla, “The Myths of 360” in Human Capital, 2002
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, "Assessment & Development Centres- The BPL Experience," NHRDN Newsletter, Aug 2001, Pg(s) 13-22
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, and Virani, FB, Paper on "Academic-Industry Experience" (Mimeograph) presented at IIMA Katrurba Lalbhai Centre in May 1995 jointly by GGCL with IIMA.
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, “Training -the Indal Experience” in NHRDN Chennai Conference, published by NHRD Network, 1993
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, " Quality Circles for Service Industry" in Service Marketing by Dr. SC Sahoo & Dr. PK Sinha, Himalaya Books, 1992
  • Mahapatra, Gopal P, "Quality Circles for Quality of Work Life" in Management & Labour Studies, XLRI Jamshedpur, July 1991.

Cases

  • Upasna A. Agarwal, Vrinda Khattar, Rajiv Agarwal, Gopal P. Mahapatra “Devita Saraf and VU from the Top”, HBS Case, 2024-25
  • Gopal P. Mahapatra , Nidhi Vashisth, “Growth and Transformation of Gujarat Gas Limited- An OD& HRD Perspective”, in Gopal P Mahapatra (Springer) 2023.
  • Padmaja Parlekar, Gopal P. Mahapatra and Parag Patankar, “Start up to Scale Up; -The Changing Entrepreneurs’ Competencies ”, (Springer) 2023
  • Padmini Srinivasan & Gopal Mahapatra, “Career at Crossroads :Passion or Profession (A & B), IIMB HBSC Publishing 2021-22
  • Gopal Mahapatra & Sourav Mukherjee “HR Facilitator at IOCL : Reviving Human Touch” by IIMB HBSC Publishing 2021-22.

  • Fellow Programme (Doctoral Programme) in Management, Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, India, 1982-1990
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management & IR, Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi, 1980-1982
  • BA (English Literature., Political Science), Utkal University, 1978-1980