Shambhavi Bhushan

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Senior Principal Researcher at Gartner

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Overview

Shambhavi Bhushan is a Senior Principal Researcher at Gartner, leveraging her background as a cultural anthropologist to deliver data-driven insights on total rewards and workforce research. A Ph. D. from the University of Florida, she applies rigorous academic methods to inform business and policy decisions, transitioning from academia to a tech-driven consultancy role.

Her academic work and publications focus on South-South migration, social exclusion, and the lived experiences of African migrants in India, reflecting a deep interest in social justice and ethnography. She remains engaged with academia through talks and workshops on African studies, bridging her corporate and scholarly worlds.

Unique fact: Her doctoral research developed an ethnographic account of African migrants in New Delhi, exploring their social and cultural exclusion.

Personality Overview

Price-Sensitive

Cautious & Analytical

Not Easily Convinced

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Total Rewards
Her current role at Gartner involves delivering benchmark research on total rewards and well-being programs to senior HR leaders.
Data-Driven HR
Applies rigorous, data-driven academic methods to deliver evidence-led insights for business and policy decision-making in her research.
African Studies
Her Ph. D. specialization was in African studies, and she continues to engage in the field through workshops and university talks.

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Work History

5-2025
Senior Principal Researcher at Gartner
3-2024 - 1-2026
Senior Research Fellow at Institute for Human Development
8-2018 - 1-2026
Doctoral Research at University of Florida
7-2016 - 7-2018
Program Officer at Rajiv Gandhi Mahila Vikas Pariyojna (RGMVP)

Education

2018 - 2022
Doctoral Degree from University of Florida
2014 - 2016
Master's degree from Delhi School of Economics

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Insights For Selling To Shambhavi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shambhavi is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shambhavi

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shambhavi move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Shambhavi take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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