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Prasad Oommen Kurian

Prasad Oommen Kurian

Talent & Organization Development Leader, Executive Coach, PhD Scholar, Author

Bengaluru, India
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Summary

Prasad Oommen Kurian is a seasoned HR and Organization Development leader with nearly 30 years of experience across global organizations like Hewlett-Packard, Coca-Cola, Flextronics, and Bajaj Finserv. He has held senior roles focusing on talent management, leadership development, organizational effectiveness, and change management. His expertise is further underscored by his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and his work as an executive coach. ac+1
Currently, Prasad is an Executive PhD Scholar in Organization Behavior & Human Resources at the Indian Institute of Management Ranchi, where his research interests include Leader Development, Meaningfulness, and Leadership. This academic pursuit complements his practical experience, allowing him to explore the theoretical underpinnings of his professional domain. ac+2
He is an author, with his book "Life in Organizations: Paradoxes, Dilemmas and Possibilities," which reflects his deep philosophical approach to organizational life. The book and his blog, "Simplicity @ the other side of Complexity," delve into embracing paradoxes, achieving dynamic equilibrium, and fostering creative thinking in complex business environments. blogspot+3
Prasad's career began as a Scientist Engineer at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) from 1995-1996, where he worked with gyroscopes for satellite stabilization. This early experience in a highly technical and demanding environment has uniquely shaped his perspective, which he sometimes references in his writings, blending rationality with emotional insights. linkedin

Work

Education

Writing

Leader feedback seeking from peers: extending the boundary of lateral feedback seeking

January 1, 2024

A journal article exploring feedback seeking behavior when leaders seek feedback from their peers, expanding on existing literature that primarily focuses on lower-level employees.

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Managing managerial coaching: the role of stakeholders

January 1, 2023

A research paper discussing obstacles to effective managerial coaching and the critical role stakeholders (organization, senior leaders, HR function, and managers) play in overcoming them. It contributes to enhancing employee performance through coaching.

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Fostering Leader Feedback Seeking at the Workplace: The Role of HRD Practice

January 1, 2023

This paper investigates how Human Resource Development (HRD) practices can foster leader feedback seeking within organizations, highlighting its importance for leader development and organizational effectiveness.

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Life in Organizations: Paradoxes, Dilemmas and Possibilities

January 1, 2021

A book that explores paradoxes, dilemmas, and polarities in organizational life, applying principles of paradoxical/integrative thinking to various aspects of business organizations. It emphasizes achieving dynamic equilibrium between conflicting forces and embracing divergent problems for creative breakthroughs.

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