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Faculty

Dr. Megha B PhD

Chairperson - Department of Entrepreneurship, Sr. Asst. Professor- Department of OB & HR

Short Profile

Dr. Megha B is a seasoned academic and consultant with 14+ years of experience. She excels in Lean Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and HR, passionately fostering innovation, skill development, and real-world business solutions through research, consulting, and leadership

BIO

About The Faculty

Dr. Megha B is a dynamic academic leader currently serving as the Head of the Department of Entrepreneurship at Ramaiah Institute of Management (RIM), Bangalore. With over 14+ years of experience, including a decade in teaching, research, consulting, and a year in industry, she is a result-oriented, compassionate, and forward-thinking leader committed to fostering entrepreneurial talent and nurturing innovative business ideas.

An expert in Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, and Business Law, she is known for her strategic foresight in identifying unique business opportunities that align with both investor and startup interests. Her strength lies in transforming visionary ideas into actionable plans. Dr. Megha has worked on various consulting projects in domains like market research, organizational analysis, research instrument development, and project management.

Her emphasis on skill development and professional growth is evident in the various consulting projects, skill development workshops, and entrepreneurial events she has pioneered. Her dedication to holistic development has driven her to initiate and coordinate panel discussions, webinars, and conferences, creating platforms for aspiring entrepreneurs to learn from industry experts and develop crucial business acumen.

Beyond her departmental and institutional contributions, Dr. Megha actively engages in academic research, often guiding master’s students on projects that tackle real-world business challenges. Her scholarly work, published in reputable indexed journals and industry reports, reflects her deep understanding of the role of HR in fostering lean thinking within the IT sector—a focus of her doctoral research.

Education

PhD, MBA. M.Com

Affiliations

  • BNM Institute of Technology
  • AIMS
  • M S Ramaiah College of Arts
  • Science and Commerce
  • KLE College
  • Le Meridien

Area of Research

  • Lean Thinking
  • Entrepreneurship Education
  • Design Thinking
  • Lean Startup Methodology
  • Human Resource Practices
  • Learning and Development

Training and Consultancy

  • University: Nrupatunga University, Bengaluru, India (2023-2024)
    Role: Project Co-Ordinator – Developing an Institute Development Plan (IDP). 
  • Company: Ramaiah Hospital, Bengaluru, India (2022 – 2023)
    Role: Project Co-Ordinator – Employee Performance - high and low performers
  • Company: Ramaiah Hospitals, Bengaluru, India (2021 – 2022)
    Role: Project Co-Ordinator – Patient Satisfaction Study 
  • Company: Ramaiah Nursing College, Bengaluru, India (2022)
    Role: Project Co-Ordinator – Establishing a Collaborative Ecosystem for Management Education among Ramaiah Institutions
  • Recipient Country: United Kingdom (2018)
    Role: Project Co-Ordinator – Indian MSMEs & Local Markets and Technology Services providers

Resource Person

  • Delivered sessions, and talks on areas of entrepreneurship
  • On the board of examiners for premier institutions in Karnataka,
  • Journal Reviewer for Q1 journals of Emerald Publications
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