Dr. Naman Sharma
Dr. Naman
Sharma
Leveraging positive deviance for employee engagement and fostering inclusive work environments through research-driven insights.
About Me
Dr. Naman Sharma is an Assistant Professor of General Management & Strategy (OB/HR & Entrepreneurship) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Kolkata Campus. His research focuses on leveraging positive deviance for employee engagement, entrepreneurial intentions with emphasis on self-efficacy, and fostering inclusive work environments. He has published extensively in top-tier ABDC and Scopus indexed journals and has edited multiple books. He is also actively involved in research consultancy projects and executive training programs.
Education
Ph.D. in Management
2016
MBA
2011
B.Sc.
2007
Research Interests
Recent Awards
Best Paper Award
NIT Hamirpur - GLOSMAN 2024 • 2024
Best Paper Award
IIM Indore - GIZ Germany Online Conference • 2022
ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship
Indian Council of Social Science Research • 2014
Research &
Consultancy Projects
Bridging academic research with real-world business challenges through impactful collaborations
Performance Management System Review for Damodar Valley Corporation
Client
Damodar Valley Corporation
Duration
2024-25
Budget
INR 20 Lakhs
Leading a comprehensive research study on the review and revision of the Performance Management System (PMS) for Executives at Damodar Valley Corporation. The project aims to enhance organizational effectiveness through improved performance evaluation mechanisms.
Key Outcomes
- Comprehensive PMS framework developed
- Enhanced executive performance metrics
- Implementation roadmap delivered
01
Research Project
Contributing to academic knowledge and theoretical frameworks
Export Facilitation Centre for Chhattisgarh
Client
Government of Chhattisgarh
Duration
2024-27
Budget
INR 74 Lakhs
Establishing an Export Facilitation Centre for the state of Chhattisgarh to boost export capabilities of local businesses and entrepreneurs. This multi-year project focuses on capacity building and creating sustainable export ecosystems.
Key Outcomes
- Export facilitation infrastructure established
- Training programs for 500+ entrepreneurs
- Policy recommendations for state government
02
Consultancy Project
Applying research insights to solve real-world business challenges
Value Chain Mapping for Jewelry Clusters
Client
Department of MSME, Government of West Bengal
Duration
2022-2024
Budget
INR 15 Lakhs
Conducted comprehensive value chain mapping of jewelry manufacturing in Singur and Mograhat clusters to identify export opportunities and enhance competitiveness of local artisans and small businesses in the global market.
Key Outcomes
- Detailed value chain analysis completed
- Export strategy framework developed
- Partnership opportunities identified
03
Consultancy Project
Applying research insights to solve real-world business challenges
Certification Matrix for West Bengal Entrepreneurs
Client
West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation (WBIDC)
Duration
2021-2022
Budget
INR 18.6 Lakhs
Developed consultancy solutions for creating a certification matrix for potential entrepreneurs and exporters in West Bengal, aimed at standardizing entrepreneurial competencies and export readiness assessment.
Key Outcomes
- Certification framework designed
- Assessment tools developed
- Training modules created
04
Consultancy Project
Applying research insights to solve real-world business challenges
Third Party Evaluation of Deemed Export Scheme
Client
Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT)
Duration
2020-2021
Budget
INR 21.5 Lakhs
Conducted third party evaluation of the Deemed Export Scheme (TED/DBK) under FTP 2015-20 for DGFT, assessing scheme effectiveness and providing recommendations for policy improvements.
Key Outcomes
- Comprehensive evaluation report submitted
- Policy recommendations for FTP revision
- Best practices documentation
05
Research Project
Contributing to academic knowledge and theoretical frameworks
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