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Rajneesh Chowdhury, Ph.D.

Rajneesh Chowdhury, Ph.D.

Management consultant, educator, and author in systems thinking

New Delhi, India
Hull, UK
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Summary

Rajneesh Chowdhury is a distinguished scholar-practitioner focused on systems thinking and systemic leadership. He advocates for a profound shift from linear to systems thinking, emphasizing its role in understanding dynamic boundaries, interrelationships, and emergent patterns in social and organizational situations. His work often integrates cognitive and spiritual dimensions into systems theory and practice. rajneeshchowdhury+1
He is the author of two books and numerous peer-reviewed articles, notably "Holistic Flexibility for Systems Thinking and Practice" and "Systems Thinking for Management Consultants". His publications explore various applications of systems thinking, including employee wellbeing, organizational design, and leadership. routledge+3
Chowdhury has a rich background spanning management consulting, social impact, and strategic communications across private, public, and third sectors. He has held significant roles such as Vice-President at The PRactice, in the Founder's Executive Office at RoundGlass, and as an independent consultant, demonstrating a unique blend of skills in diverse domains. the-practice+1
Academically, he is a Fellow at the Centre for Systems Studies, University of Hull Business School, where he also earned his PhD and MSc in Systems Thinking. He was also instrumental in designing and delivering a Master's program in systems thinking and leadership for the UK civil service at the Birmingham Leadership Institute. theorsociety+2

Work

Education

Writing

A Systemic Approach to Employee Wellbeing

April 1, 2024

A case study of RoundGlass, a global wellbeing company, detailing its systems thinking approach to employee wellbeing, particularly in adapting engagements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Holistic Flexibility for Systems Thinking and Practice

January 1, 2024

Explores how the conceptual lens of Holistic Flexibility advances systems thinking, presenting it as a state of mind rather than solely frameworks. Includes theoretical deliberations and practitioner cases.

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Conscious Systemic Leadership: A Theoretical Construct Drawing from the Philosophy of Shiva

January 1, 2023

Introduces Conscious Systemic Leadership (CSL) as a theoretical construct that draws from Shiva consciousness, shifting focus from individual to collective and long-term perspectives.

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Systems Thinking for Management Consultants: Introducing Holistic Flexibility

January 1, 2019

A book introducing the concept of holistic flexibility to management consultants, focusing on the application of systems thinking.

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