Linda A. Hill, the esteemed author of “Collective Genius”, is a leading figure in the field of management and organisational behaviour. Co-Founder of Paradox Strategies, she empowers leaders to revolutionise their organisations through her advanced research on leadership, innovation, and inclusion. Her publications, including “Becoming a Manager”, “Being the Boss”, and “Collective Genius”, are considered seminal works in management literature. Recognised as one of the Top 10 Management Thinkers in the World by Thinkers50 in both 2013 and 2021, her contributions to the field are widely acknowledged. Linda’s educational background includes an MA in Educational Psychology and a PhD in Behavioural Science from the University of Chicago, further underpinning her expertise.
In 2023, Linda co-founded InnovationForce, a venture recognised as an “Innovative Company to Watch” by FastCompany. Her innovative approach aims to streamline the innovation process, addressing significant challenges in industries such as energy, transportation, manufacturing, and defence. As the Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, Linda’s extensive research on leadership development and the integration of creativity and innovation into business strategies has positioned her as a pivotal figure in the field. Her TED Talk, “How to Manage for Collective Creativity”, has garnered over 2.9 million views, highlighting her influence as a speaker available for engagements focused on organisational behaviour, leadership, and workplace culture.
In addition to her entrepreneurial ventures, Linda has held significant positions such as Advisory Board Member at Eight Inc. and Calit2, and Member of the Board of Directors at Relay Therapeutics and Harvard Business Publishing. Her dedication to diversity and inclusion is evident through her leadership of the Advancing Women of Colour in Leadership Programme and her role as a Board Member of the Global Citizens Initiative. Her instrumental role in developing the Leadership & Organisational Behaviour MBA course at Harvard Business School demonstrates her commitment to educational excellence.
Linda has received numerous accolades such as Thinkers50 Innovation Award and the first-ever Warren Bennis Prize in 2015. Her consulting expertise has been sought by major organisations such as Procter & Gamble, Microsoft, Google, The Economist, and the World Economic Forum. Currently, Linda A. Hill can be booked as a keynote speaker, where she shares her extensive knowledge on organisational behaviour, innovation, leadership, and culture. For those seeking a distinguished speaker with profound insights and a wealth of experience, Linda A. Hill is the perfect choice.
