Robert J. Dolan (educator)
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Robert J. Dolan is, , the dean of the Ross School of Business
at the University of Michigan
.
A professor of marketing, he was a chaired faculty member and administrator at Harvard Business School
for 21 years. His major research interests are product policy and pricing. He has published widely on these topics in such journals as the Bell Journal of Economics, European Management Journal, Harvard Business Review, Industrial Marketing Management, Journal of Business, Journal of Marketing, Marketing Science, and Sales and Marketing Management
Dean Dolan earned a Ph.D.
and an M.S.
in management at the University of Rochester
and a B.A.
magna cum laude in mathematics from Boston College
.
Dolan is author or co-author of eight books and numerous case studies. His Managing the New Product Development Process (Addison-Wesley), based on research to develop the New Product Development course in the MBA Program at Harvard, has been adopted at a number of leading business schools. A recent book, Power Pricing: How Managing Price Transforms the Bottom Line (Free Press), was developed for practitioners. Drawing on research and consulting experiences with firms worldwide, the book sets out a program for proactive management of prices for superior profitability. His case studies and notes, published by Harvard Business School, address a wide range of companies and issues, including Black and Decker, BMW, Henkel Corporation, L’Oreal, and Eastman Kodak. More than one million copies of these materials have been sold to date.
A frequent lecturer and consultant, he assists a wide variety of clients on issues of product policy and pricing. He has testified on marketing issues in a number of major litigations and has served on the boards of directors of several publicly traded companies including Knoll Inc., a leading office furniture manufacturer and Precise Software Inc.
As dean, Dolan has broadened and deepened the Business School’s distinctive capability to combine scholarly theory with practical application. This commitment to action-based learning shapes all aspects of the school’s educational offerings. This key component of the school’s strategy develops the leadership capability of students as well as their analytical skills. Combined with a consistent dedication to innovation, this distinguishes the school as a world-class institution for management education.
Dolan also instituted an updated graphic identity for the school, including a new brand mark, color palette and typography. The school adopted the strategic positioning statement – “Leading in thought and action.” Dolan said the statement “communicates in a single, clear voice the school’s distinct strengths to the world.”
Under his management, the School repositioned its executive education strategy to focus open-enrollment programs on three key areas: general management, leadership development, and strategic human resource management.
Ross School of Business
The Stephen M. Ross School of Business is the business school of the University of Michigan. Numerous publications have ranked the Ross School of Business' Bachelor of Business Administration , Master of Business Administration and Executive Education programs among the top in the country and the...
at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
.
A professor of marketing, he was a chaired faculty member and administrator at Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School
Harvard Business School is the graduate business school of Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts, United States and is widely recognized as one of the top business schools in the world. The school offers the world's largest full-time MBA program, doctoral programs, and many executive...
for 21 years. His major research interests are product policy and pricing. He has published widely on these topics in such journals as the Bell Journal of Economics, European Management Journal, Harvard Business Review, Industrial Marketing Management, Journal of Business, Journal of Marketing, Marketing Science, and Sales and Marketing Management
Dean Dolan earned a Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
and an M.S.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
in management at the University of Rochester
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.The...
and a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
magna cum laude in mathematics from Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
.
Dolan is author or co-author of eight books and numerous case studies. His Managing the New Product Development Process (Addison-Wesley), based on research to develop the New Product Development course in the MBA Program at Harvard, has been adopted at a number of leading business schools. A recent book, Power Pricing: How Managing Price Transforms the Bottom Line (Free Press), was developed for practitioners. Drawing on research and consulting experiences with firms worldwide, the book sets out a program for proactive management of prices for superior profitability. His case studies and notes, published by Harvard Business School, address a wide range of companies and issues, including Black and Decker, BMW, Henkel Corporation, L’Oreal, and Eastman Kodak. More than one million copies of these materials have been sold to date.
A frequent lecturer and consultant, he assists a wide variety of clients on issues of product policy and pricing. He has testified on marketing issues in a number of major litigations and has served on the boards of directors of several publicly traded companies including Knoll Inc., a leading office furniture manufacturer and Precise Software Inc.
As dean, Dolan has broadened and deepened the Business School’s distinctive capability to combine scholarly theory with practical application. This commitment to action-based learning shapes all aspects of the school’s educational offerings. This key component of the school’s strategy develops the leadership capability of students as well as their analytical skills. Combined with a consistent dedication to innovation, this distinguishes the school as a world-class institution for management education.
Leadership highlights
In 2003, the Business School opened the Tozzi Center, a $2 million, 5800 square feet (538.8 m²) state-of-the-art learning facility that uses wireless technology to support action-based learning. The center includes a new financial analysis and trading floor classroom, a flexible and wireless electronic classroom, and an E-lab seminar room. It is equipped with the up-to-the-minute financial data feeds, information services, and research and trading tools to allow students to experience the look and feel of a trading floor environment.Dolan also instituted an updated graphic identity for the school, including a new brand mark, color palette and typography. The school adopted the strategic positioning statement – “Leading in thought and action.” Dolan said the statement “communicates in a single, clear voice the school’s distinct strengths to the world.”
Under his management, the School repositioned its executive education strategy to focus open-enrollment programs on three key areas: general management, leadership development, and strategic human resource management.