Rishika D.

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Senior Research Specialist at Gartner

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Overview

Rishika is a Senior Research Specialist at Gartner, where she develops data-driven business and technology insights for Learning & Development leaders. An Economics Gold Medalist and Young India Fellow, she has a background in qualitative research and has developed case studies with organizations like Johnson & Johnson, GSK, and HP.

Outside of work, Rishika has a keen interest in philosophy and enjoys critically analyzing and discussing ideas. Her hobbies include reading, writing, dancing, and playing badminton. Her experience with Teach for India reflects a deep-seated curiosity about education, pedagogy, and societal questions.

Unique fact: Rishika was the Gold Medalist for her Bachelor of Science in Economics honors batch.

Personality Overview

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Information Seeker

Objective Thinker

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.  Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.

Topics They Care About

Learning & Development
Her current role at Gartner involves creating research and insights specifically for L&D leaders, focusing on business and technology trends.
HR Function Strategy
Her previous research at Gartner focused on HR operating models, budgets, and technology for CHROs and other HR leaders.
Educational Equity
Demonstrated a commitment to this area through her two-year fellowship and project management roles with Teach For India.

Media Appearances

Rishika has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023
Senior Research Specialist at Gartner
7-2021 - 10-2023
Research Specialist at Gartner
9-2020 - 6-2021
Research and Development Intern at Heartfulness Institute
5-2019 - 6-2019
Project Management Intern at Plaksha University
9-2018 - 3-2019
TFIMUN 2019, Head - Curriculum & Training at Teach For India

Education

2020 - 2021
Young India Fellowship from Ashoka University
2015 - 2018
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from The NorthCap University

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Insights For Selling To Rishika

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rishika is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rishika

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rishika move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Rishika take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Rishika

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