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Dave Ulrich

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Co-Founder & Principal at The RBL Group
📍 Alpine, Utah, United States

Dave Ulrich is a distinguished professor at the University of Michigans Ross School of Business and a co-founder of The RBL Group. With a Ph. D. from UCLA, he is a prolific author and globally recognized thought leader in human resources. Colleagues and clients often describe him as a "luminary, " "brilliant business person, " and the "real guru of leadership. "

Outside of his professional life, Dave is a family man who enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with his wife and their five children. He is also actively involved in his church community, reflecting a deep commitment to his personal faith and values.

He is widely regarded as the "Father of Modern HR" for his revolutionary contributions to the field.

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Experience
43 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder & Principal
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Alpine, Utah, United States
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Next-Gen HR
His recent work and posts are dedicated to defining the future of human resources and developing the next generation of HR leaders.
Human Capability
A core theme of his work is advancing human capability through talent, leadership, and organization to deliver value to all stakeholders.
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Career

Work history

2000
Co-Founder & Principal
The RBL Group
2007
Winner: Thinkers50 Leadership Awards
Thinkers50 Awards
7-1982
Rensis LIkert Professor Emeritus, Univeristy of MIichigan
University of MIchigan
7-1982 - 8-2025
Rensis Likert Professor
University of Michigan Ross School of Business
In the press

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Align People and Analytics, ft. Dave Ulrich | The RBL Group. Featured in Spotify
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How is Value Defined? with Dave Ulrich, Principal at The RBL Group. Featured in Inspired Insider
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
UCLA
Master's study
Brigham Young University
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