Shantanu Ganguly

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Director at Ashoka University

Delhi, India

Overview

Dr. Shantanu Ganguly is an accomplished senior executive and the Director of Library Operations at Ashoka University. With over two decades of experience at institutions like TERI and AIIMS, he is a distinguished expert in knowledge management, digital transformation, and library science. Colleagues describe him as driven, knowledgeable, and a thorough professional.

He is dedicated to transforming traditional libraries into modern digital learning spaces and actively contributes to shaping strategic knowledge initiatives. His work focuses on fostering innovation and research, reflecting a deep commitment to connecting people with information and technology to solve real-world challenges in education and sustainable development.

Unique fact: He is highly regarded in his field, with a professional recommendation referring to him as a "Guru of Knowledge Management. "

Personality Overview

Self-Disciplined

Detail Oriented

Cost Conscious

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Knowledge Management
A core theme of his career, especially at TERI. He has implemented robust KM systems and is referred to by colleagues as a "Guru of Knowledge Management".
Digital Transformation
He has a stated focus on transforming traditional libraries into modern, digital knowledge hubs and has led digitization initiatives at multiple institutions, including Ashoka University.
Sustainable Development
Stemming from over a decade as a Fellow at TERI, a leading global think-tank focused on energy, environment, and sustainable development.

Media Appearances

Shantanu Ganguly – Profile. Featured in Ashoka University (official website)

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READ India Summit 2024 – Dr. Shantanu Ganguly, Director, Ashoka University. Featured in YouTube

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Work History

2-2024
Director at Ashoka University
11-2022 - 1-2024
Professor and Director at NIMS University
10-2020 - 4-2023
Chief Librarian at All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
9-2010 - 4-2023
Fellow, at TERI
9-2009 - 10-2020
Fellow Knowledge Management Division at The Energy and Resources Institute

Education

Certificate in Healthcare Management from Indian School of Business
2004 - 2007
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from Vardhaman Mahaveer Univesity, Kota

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users
  • Share a one-off customer success story but keeps the focus on highlighting objective, numerical results
  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.

DONT's

  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shantanu is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shantanu

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

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  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Shantanu take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

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