Jasjit Singh
Professor of Strategy
Biography
Prof. Jasjit Singh has been at INSEAD since 2004, where he is now a Professor of Strategy and the Paul Dubrule Chaired Professor of Sustainable Development. His focus areas are Sustainability Strategy, Inclusive Business, Innovation, Impact Entrepreneurship, Impact Investing, and Impact Evaluation.
Jasjit has written numerous widely-recognized research articles, practitioner articles and case studies. He is an associate editor at Management Science, and also serves on the editorial review boards for Strategic Management Journal and Organization Science.
Jasjit earned a PhD in Business Economics (Strategy) at Harvard Business School and an MA in Economics at Harvard University, having earlier obtained a BTech at IIT Delhi and a dual MS at Georgia Tech.
Details of Jasjit’s work can be found at http://faculty.insead.edu/jasjit-singh.
Jasjit has written numerous widely-recognized research articles, practitioner articles and case studies. He is an associate editor at Management Science, and also serves on the editorial review boards for Strategic Management Journal and Organization Science.
Jasjit earned a PhD in Business Economics (Strategy) at Harvard Business School and an MA in Economics at Harvard University, having earlier obtained a BTech at IIT Delhi and a dual MS at Georgia Tech.
Details of Jasjit’s work can be found at http://faculty.insead.edu/jasjit-singh.
Latest posts
The Risks and Rewards of Community-Driven Business Models
J. Singh, A. Adbi and M. Lee
Understanding the hidden dangers of leveraging social capital in low-income communities.
ESG Is Not Impact
Jasjit Singh
ESG efforts are essential for reducing harm, but it is not the same as striving for a net positive impact.
Using Corporate Social Initiatives to Build a Purpose-Driven Organisation
C. Bode, M. Rogan, J. Singh
An impact-driven intrapreneurial venture can be a useful stepping stone for changing a company’s DNA, but its unintended consequences need to be managed carefully.
What Does the Microfinance Debate Imply for Impact Investing?
P. Dutt, J. Singh
A flexible, outcome-focused approach is the best way to achieve societal goals.
A ‘Lab in the Field’ Approach to Evidence-Based Management
P. Puranam, J. Singh, H. Rao
Simplified experimentation in the field may be the best of both worlds, provided its results are viewed with the proper perspective.
From Band-Aid to Deep Impact: Building Effective Social Sector Organisations
Jasjit Singh
Making a real difference requires combining your passion with a problem-solving mindset and a rigorous approach.
How Disempowerment Drives Demand for Risky Skin-Lightening Products
Zoe Kinias & Jasjit Singh
Empowering darker-skinned women in emerging markets acts as a buffer against a toxic combination of sexism, colourism and economic disadvantage.
The Three Dimensions of Social Impact
Jasjit Singh
When it comes to making a difference, thinking “bigger is always better” leads to tunnel vision – especially for social enterprises.
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What Lies Ahead for the Class of 2020?
W. Jiang, J. Singh
The COVID-19 pandemic is a unique opportunity for us to redefine what we mean by a successful leader, a fulfilling career and a meaningful life.
Maximising Outcomes in Impact Investing
Jasjit Singh
Debates on whether investing for impact should involve financial compromises are moot. Here’s the more relevant question: How can different kinds of investors optimise their societal impact?
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The Force for Good Spectrum: Using Business as a Tool
Jasjit Singh
It is time to move beyond the debate between “win-win” and “trade-offs”. The right avenue for achieving social impact depends on the setting.
Why Social Enterprises Still Matter in an Age of “Win-Win”
Jasjit Singh
Mainstream companies often fail to serve critical societal needs when profits and impact do not align. The answer? Employ business just as a tool, without taking profit maximisation as a constraint.
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