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Julia Dhar

Alum Fellow (2022-2024), Science-based Approach to Human-centric Change

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Education

  • MPP, Harvard Kennedy School
  • BA, Economic and Social Sciences, University of Sydney

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Boston
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Julia Dhar

Alum Fellow (2022-2024), Science-based Approach to Human-centric Change

Julia Dhar is a Fellow based in BCG’s Boston office and a Managing Director & Partner. Julia was named a Fellow in 2022 and has focused her research on a Science-based Approach to Human-centric Change.

Her research explores elements for a “human-centric” approach to change, grounded in behavioral, cognitive and social sciences and questions such as:

  • How can the neglected levers of behavioral change produce sustainable and predictable organizational change?
  • What can leaders learn from paying attention to negative emotions at work?

Julia is co-author of The Decision Maker’s Playbook: 12 Tactics for Thinking Clearly, Navigating Uncertainty, and Making Smarter Choices published by Financial Times Publishing. Her work has also been published in leading publications including Harvard Business Review and the World Economic Forum.

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Forbes | February 12, 2025

People Get Ready: The Challenge Of Building An AI-Ready Workforce

Any organization seeking to embed AI into its operational DNA needs a workforce that’s comfortable with AI—and most companies are nowhere near that point.

Forbes | January 29, 2025

When Boards Clash Everyone Wins

If a Board of Directors doesn’t have no-holds-barred dustups periodically, it’s probably not functioning properly.

HBR Arabia | January 27, 2025

Why Leadership Matters in Times of Crisis

Lessons Learned from a Recent Behavioral Science Experiment

Forbes | December 5, 2024

Unlocking The Neurodiversity Advantage

If leaders create environments that support neurodiversity, their organizations will benefit from a universally more dynamic, capable workforce.

Forbes | November 21, 2024

Why Your Operating Model Matters More Than Your Strategy And Structure

An organization’s operating model is essential because it’s how it has organized and wired itself to effectively do what it does.

Forbes | October 30, 2024

Productive Disagreement: Getting Beyond ‘Agree To Disagree’

Challenging disagreements at work can be turned into constructive conversations.