David Krackhardt
Professor of Organizations & Public Policy
Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
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- Professor of Organizations & Public PolicyHeinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
- Carnegie Mellon University, The H. John Heinz III College of Public Policy and Management, 4800 Forbes Ave 3039 Hamburg Hall Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, US
BIO
Professor of Organizations and Public Policy (Joint appointment with the Tepper School of Business)
David Krackhardt is Professor of Organizations at the Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, with a joint appointment at the Tepper School of Business.
Over the past 15 years, his research has focused on how the theoretical insights and methodological innovations of network analysis can enhance our understanding of how organizations function. He pioneered the concept of "cognitive social structures", wherein individuals provide their perceptions of the entire network in which they are embedded. He empirically has related these perceived structures to turnover, reputations and power in organizations. Another interest of his has been in developing methodologies for better understanding networks and their implications. His contributions in this arena include adapting the quadratic assignment procedure to multiple regression analyses of network data. In addition, he has developed methods drawing from graph theory for studying the shape and structure of organizations as a whole.
His published works have appeared in a variety of journals in the fields of psychology, sociology, anthropology and management. His current research agenda includes developing models of diffusion of controversial innovations, exploring and testing visual representations of networks, identifying effective leverage points for organizational change, and exploring the roles of Simmelian (super-strong) ties in organizations.
Prior to joining Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Krackhardt's appointments included faculty positions at Cornell's Graduate School of Management, the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business, INSEAD (France) and the Harvard Business School.
He received a BS degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a PhD from the University of California, Irvine.
Prof. Krackhardt was born in 1950 in Massachusetts. He is married with three children.
David Krackhardt is Professor of Organizations at the Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, with a joint appointment at the Tepper School of Business.
Over the past 15 years, his research has focused on how the theoretical insights and methodological innovations of network analysis can enhance our understanding of how organizations function. He pioneered the concept of "cognitive social structures", wherein individuals provide their perceptions of the entire network in which they are embedded. He empirically has related these perceived structures to turnover, reputations and power in organizations. Another interest of his has been in developing methodologies for better understanding networks and their implications. His contributions in this arena include adapting the quadratic assignment procedure to multiple regression analyses of network data. In addition, he has developed methods drawing from graph theory for studying the shape and structure of organizations as a whole.
His published works have appeared in a variety of journals in the fields of psychology, sociology, anthropology and management. His current research agenda includes developing models of diffusion of controversial innovations, exploring and testing visual representations of networks, identifying effective leverage points for organizational change, and exploring the roles of Simmelian (super-strong) ties in organizations.
Prior to joining Carnegie Mellon University, Dr. Krackhardt's appointments included faculty positions at Cornell's Graduate School of Management, the University of Chicago's Graduate School of Business, INSEAD (France) and the Harvard Business School.
He received a BS degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a PhD from the University of California, Irvine.
Prof. Krackhardt was born in 1950 in Massachusetts. He is married with three children.
ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Professor of OrganizationsThe Heinz College of Public Policy and Management, and the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University,, USA1997 - present
- Visiting ProfessorAalto University, Department of Management Science and Industrial Engineering, School of Engineering, USA2012 - present
- Visiting ProfessorInsead, Fontainebleau, France2000 - present
- Visiting ProfessorUniversity of Bocconi, Milan, Italy,1998 - present
- Fellowship provided by the Dutch National Science FoundationInteruniversity Center for Social Science Theory and Methodology, The Netherlands1997 - present
- Visiting Professor, Graduate School of BusinessUniversity of Chicago, USA1995 - present
- Associate Professor, The Heinz School of Public Policy and Management,Carnegie Mellon University, USA1991 - 1997
- Marvin Bower Fellow, Harvard Business SchoolHarvard University, USA1990 - 1991
- Assistant Professor, Johnson Graduate School of ManagementAbertay University, USA1984 - 1990
- Instructor, Graduate School of Business and Public PolicyCornell University, USA1982 - 1984
DEGREES
- Bachelor of ScienceMassachusetts Institute of Technology, USA1973
- Master of Science in AdministrationUniversity of California, Irvine, USA1977
- Ph.D. in Organizational BehaviorUniversity of California, Irvine, USA1984
CAMPUS
- Pittsburgh
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
- 3 Good Health and Well Being
- 4 Quality Education
- 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- 1 No Poverty
- 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions