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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 | March 19, 2025

GenAI Best Practices Are Starting To Emerge

There are valuable lessons to learn from successful early AI and GenAI adopters.

Forbes | March 5, 2025

GenAI’s “Exoskeleton” Will Spark A New Era Of Productivity And Talent Growth

GenAI is changing both work and the workplace. But GenAI won’t change the need for the human touch—empathy, ethical judgement, negotiating skills, building and maintaining relationships.

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.