Ram Charan

Ram Charan

Ram Charan, born on March 22, 1939, in India, is a highly regarded business consultant, author, and speaker known for his expertise in corporate governance and management practices. He graduated from the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad and later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, followed by a doctorate in business administration.

Charan has worked as an advisor to numerous Fortune 500 companies, including GE, DuPont, and Verizon, helping executives improve their organizational effectiveness and strategic execution. He is particularly recognized for his insights into leadership and execution, co-authoring the bestselling book Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done (2002) with Larry Bossidy. This book emphasizes the importance of effective execution in achieving business success.

In addition to Execution, Charan has written several influential books, including What the CEO Wants You to Know, The Leadership Pipeline, and Boards That Work. His works have been translated into multiple languages and have significantly impacted management practices worldwide.

Charan has also taught at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He continues to be a sought-after speaker and consultant, sharing his knowledge on leadership, strategy, and execution with organizations globally.

  • Leadership, Management, Execution, Strategy
  • 1939
  • Male
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    Execution: The Discipline of Getting Things Done

    Execution lays bare the vital, often overlooked art of turning vision into reality—a disciplined journey where strategy falters without action, and leadership is measured by results, not intentions. With incisive clarity, it exposes the tensions between ambition and accountability, revealing how the relentless pursuit of flawless execution can forge or fracture organizations. What does it take to bridge the chasm between planning and doing, and how do leaders inspire teams to carry the weight of responsibility without faltering? This book challenges readers to confront the hard truths of leadership and the unforgiving demands of making things happen in an uncertain world.

    • Originally Published: 2002
    • Publisher: Crown Business, 2002
    • Genre: Non-fiction
    • Pages: 320
    • Book Type: Hardcopy
    • ISBN: 978-0609610572
    • Access: Members