- Growth and Development of Technology-Based New Ventures
- Management of Innovation in Large Complex Organizations
- Strategy Implementation and Large Scale Strategic Change
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Robert K. Kazanjian serves as the Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Organization and Management at Emory University's Goizueta Business School. He has held significant administrative roles including Vice Dean for Programs (2010-2017), Interim Dean (2014), Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives (2017-2022), Founding Academic Director of the Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (2020-2022), and Senior Associate Dean for Executive Education (2002-2004). His educational background includes: PhD in Organization and Strategy, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania AM in Organization and Strategy, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania MBA in Organization and Strategy, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania BA in Economics (with honors), Hamilton College Kazanjian's research centers on technology-based new venture development, innovation management in complex organizations, and strategic implementation. His work examines how organizations foster creativity through team dynamics in multi-team settings, address dominant problems during growth stages, and design structures for strategic execution. He emphasizes the interplay between organizational learning, leadership, and governance in driving sustainable innovation. His publication record spans four decades with 13 major works in top journals including Management Science, Strategic Management Journal, and Academy of Management Review. These reveal an evolving focus from stage-based growth models for new ventures to contemporary analyses of creativity in complex systems, consistently addressing organizational design challenges in innovation contexts. His scientific recognition includes: 17 Teaching Excellence awards from full-time, part-time and Executive MBA students at Goizueta Business School Kazanjian maintains strong industry engagement through consulting and executive education for major corporations including General Electric, General Motors, Goldman Sachs, and Siemens North America. His advisory work focuses on strategy implementation, organizational change, and innovation management across diverse sectors from manufacturing to financial services. He has led executive programs throughout the US and Asia, translating academic research into practical frameworks for senior leaders. As Founding Academic Director of the Roberto C. Goizueta Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (2020-2022), he established research initiatives and educational programs bridging academic theory with entrepreneurial practice, fostering collaboration between students, faculty, and industry partners in technology venture development.








