Workplace Incivility
Workplace Deviance
Strategic Human Resource
Management
Organisation Culture
Organisation Theory and Wisdom in Leadership
Women Entrepreneurship
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Tanvi Mankodi
Assistant Professor, Organisation and Leadership StudiesLead, Teaching Excellence and Teaching Development
Tanvi Mankodi is a core faculty member in the area of organisation and leadership studies at SPJIMR. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Resource Management (HRM) from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), with her doctoral research focusing on workplace incivility and its impact on HR systems.
Before joining academics in 2011, she had a brief corporate experience in HR roles, handling organisational development and change management roles in the corporate HR function of a public limited organisation. She has pursued her passion for teaching and has taught at leading management institutes and business schools in India.
Her research focuses on workplace incivility, workplace deviance, strategic human resource management, organisation culture, organisation theory, wisdom in leadership, and women entrepreneurship. She has facilitated several courses in the areas of strategic HRM, organisational behaviour, talent planning, labour law, international HRM, management development, and career planning.
Education
Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
Ph.D. 2021
Focus: Human Resource Management, Antecedents and Outcomes of Workplace
Incivility: Implications for HR Systems
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune
Post Graduate Diploma, 2012
Major: Instructional Design
K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai
Post Graduate Diploma ((Equivalent to MBA), 2009
Major: Human Resource Management
L.S. Raheja College of Arts & Commerce, University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Management Studies, 2006
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Research interests
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Selected publications
Ajgaonkar, M., Mankodi, T., & Dhaigude, A. S. (2025). The bridge on the river Narmada: Leadership dilemmas in infrastructure building. Journal of Organizational Behavior Education, 18, 163–184. JOBE-18-CS4 https://www.neilsonjournals.com/JOBE/abstractjobe18narmada.html
Mankodi, T., & Sharma, M. J. (2025). Wolf in the corner office: Identifying & neutralizing high-performing toxic leaders. Management Practice Insights (MPI). https://mpibyspjimr.org/articles/wolf-in-the-corner-office-identifying-neutralizing-high-performing-toxic-leaders
Ajgaonkar, M. and Mankodi, T. (2025), Yuva Parivartan: the employee retention challenge, Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, Vol. 15 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-07-2024-0306
Mankodi, T. (2023). From dry promotions to burnouts: Time to rethink performance rewards system. Management Practice Insights (MPI). https://mpibyspjimr.org/articles/from-dry-promotions-to-burnouts-time-to-rethink-performance-rewards-system
Ajgaonkar, M., & Mankodi, T. (2023). From inclusivity to innovation – A journey of leadership and culture. Management Practice Insights (MPI). https://mpibyspjimr.org/articles/from-inclusivity-to-innovation-a-journey-of-leadership-and-culture
Mankodi, T. (2023), From dry promotions to burnouts: Time to rethink performance rewards system, Management Practice Insights. 2023;1(1):13-17. https://doi.org/10.59571/mpi.v1i1.4
Ajgaonkar, M. and Mankodi, T. (2023), Lakhpati Kisan programme: boosting the income of marginal farmers through women empowerment, Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies, Vol. 13 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-10-2022-0368
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Conferences
Mankodi, T., The fault in our star performers. Paper presented at the British Academy of Management Conference, Nottingham, England. (September 4–6, 2024)
Mankodi, T. (Author & Presenter), “Respect in the workplace – the Gen Z perspective”, K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research Mumbai. (January 24, 2023)
Mankodi, T. (Author & Presenter), “Building a better tomorrow – How an Indian organization has broken the stereotypes in transgender hiring”. (July 22, 2022)
Mankodi, T. (Author & Presenter), 9th International HR Conference, “Are resilient individuals born or made?’ K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai (February 2022)
Mankodi, T. (Author & Presenter), Ray, P., British Academy of Management Conference 2021, “Reimagining the future of HR in the post-pandemic world,” Lancaster University Management School, England. (September 3, 2021)
Mankodi, T. (Presenter), 7th International HR conference, “Examining the role of leadership through the lens of incivility,” K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai. (January 2020)
Mankodi, T. (conducted session), IES MCRC Conference 2022, “Building a Research Proposal”, IES Management College & Research Centre. (December 20, 2022)
Mankodi, T. (Track Chair), 2nd International Health Management Conference 2022. K J SIMSR, Mumbai, India. (2022)
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Periodicals
Mankodi, T. (2026). Fatherhood shifts: Fathers who do feelings. Deccan Herald.
Mankodi, T. (2026). The new HR compliance crisis is hidden inside everyday workflows. HR.com.
Mankodi, T. (2026). Beyond credentials: What employers really seek in a changing world. The People Management.
Sharma, M. J., & Mankodi, T. (2025). Beyond just checkboxes: Diversity for real impact. The Economic Times.
Mankodi, T. (2025). The silent decline of engaged employees. Reputation Today.
Mankodi, T., & Seth, S. (2025). Workplace microaggressions: What they are and how to stop them. The Crazy Careers.
Mankodi, T., Pareek, R., (2024). Why ‘stress bragging’ is a toxic badge of honour. Times of India.
Mankodi, T., (2024). Confronting shadows: Understanding gaslighting in workplace. ET HRWorld.
Mankodi, T., (2024). Gen-Z: Eco Warriors. BW Sustainability World.
Mankodi, T., (2024). The subtle art of excluding someone. ET HRWorld.
Mankodi, T. (2023). Addressing employees’ feeling of loneliness amidst remote or hybrid working. ET HR World.
Mankodi, T. (2023). Gen Z: Future of the workforce comes of age. Forbes India.
Mankodi, T. (2022). Have you fixed your window yet? ET HR World (The Economic Times).
Mankodi, T. (2022). Should companies encourage work marriages? ET HR World (The Economic Times).
Mankodi, T. (2022). Don’t leave HR to HR! People Matters.
Mankodi, T. (2022). Learnings from the Tata Steel experience in mainstreaming Transgender employees into its workforce. ET HR World (The Economic Times).
Mankodi, T. (2022). When the bubble bursts. People Matters Online.
Mankodi, T. (2022). Heavy lies the head that wears the crown. ET HR World (The Economic Times).
Mankodi, T. & Srivastava, S. (2022). Career management 4.0: The hybrid workplace edition for Industry 4.0. Forbes India.
Mankodi, T. (2018). Ideal Quality of a Perfect Recruit-Good personality or Skill? People Matters Online.
Mankodi, T. (2017). Have we given up on being nice? HR Katha (online).
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Featured in
Stress bragging: The office status symbol nobody asked for. Harper’s Bazaar India. November 2024.
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Courses
Harnessing Human Potential for family businesses
Managing human resources for start-ups
Career Planning and Development
Strategic HRM
Leadership and Change Management
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Awards and honours
Won ‘Best paper presented’ at 7th International HR Conference, K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, India (2020)
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Teaching interest
Strategic Human Resource Management
Organizational Behavior (Individual and Organizations)
Learning and Development
Talent Planning and Acquisition
Career Planning and Development
Dark Side of Behavior
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Work experience
Academic Faculty
Assistant Professor, S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research. (May 3, 2021 – Present).
Adjunct Faculty, IIM Kozhikode (October 2021 – December 2021)
Subject Matter Expert, UpGrad, Mumbai. (November 2020 – April 2021).
Adjunct Faculty, Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad. (August 2020 – April 2021).
Visiting Faculty, K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai. (August 2020 – April 2021).
Assistant Professor (HR/OB), K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai. (July 2012 – June 2014).
Lecturer, K J Somaiya Institute of Management Studies and Research, Mumbai. (October 2011 – June 2012).
Housing Development and Infrastructure Ltd (HDIL)
Assistant Manager – HR (July 2010 – June 2011).
Management Trainee HR (June 2009 – June 2010).
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Consulting
For Profit Organization, Opshub Pvt Ltd, Ahmedabad. (December 2016 – September 2017)
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MDPs/FDPs
Kotak Education Foundation, Leadership Development Programme (April 2026).
Ministry Of Education, Nurturing Future Leadership Programme (NFLP) (March 2026).
YES BANK, I.G.N.I.T.E Workshop – Batch 15 (March 2026).
Ministry Of Education, Nurturing Future Leadership Programme (NFLP) (February 2026).
YES BANK, I.G.N.I.T.E Workshop – Batch 4 (February 2026).
YES BANK, I.G.N.I.T.E Workshop – Batch 8 (February 2026).
YES BANK, I.G.N.I.T.E Workshop – Batch 10 (February 2026).
YES BANK, I.G.N.I.T.E Workshop – Batch 11 (February 2026).
YES BANK, I.G.N.I.T.E Workshop – Batch 12 (February 2026).
YES BANK, I.G.N.I.T.E Workshop – Batch 2 (January 2026).
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, Road to Leadership Forum 3 on Strategic Leadership and Collaborative Management (January 2026).
YES BANK, I.G.N.I.T.E Workshop – Batch 3 (January 2026).
Ministry Of Education, Nurturing Future Leadership Programme -B05 (December 2025).
Exeltis India, Leadership Development Programme (December 2025).
CEAT, S.T.A.R.S Programme (November 2025).
Galderma India Pvt Ltd, GEMS – Galderma Emerging Managers for Sales (September 2025).
IndiaFirst Life Insurance, ASCEND leadership and Digital Horizons (September 2025).
Ministry of Education, Nurturing Future Leadership Programme (NFLP) – Batch 1 2025 (August 2025).
Open MDP, Impact Leadership: The Blueprint for High Performance Team (August 2025).
Bharti Airtel Limited, Emerging Leadership Programme (July 2025).
Bharti Airtel Limited, Emerging Leadership Programme (July 2025).
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK), Management Development Programme (July 2025).
Ministry of Education, Nurturing Future Leadership Programme (NFLP) – Batch 1 2025 (June 2025).
DTDC, Adhyayan Takshashila (April 2025).
Ministry of Education, Nurturing Future Leadership Programme (NFLP) – Batch 2 2024 (March 2025).
TotalEnergies Marketing Pvt Ltd, Mastering Time: Boosting Productivity for Success (March 2025).
Ministry Of Education, Nurturing Future Leadership Programme (NFLP) – Batch 1 2024 (February 2025).
State Bank of India, Leadership Development Programme -Batch 14 (February 2025).
State Bank of India, Leadership Development Programme -Batch 15 (February 2025).
State Bank of India, Leadership Development Programme -Batch 16 (February 2025).
Sterling & Wilson, (February 2025).
Open MDP, Leadership Development Programme -Batch 7 (January 2025).
State Bank of India, Leadership Development Programme -Batch 8 (January 2025).
State Bank of India, Leadership Development Programme -Batch 11 (January 2025).
State Bank of India-Batch 7, Leadership Development Programme (January 2025).
Jakson Group, Advanced Leadership Programme (December 2024).
Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, Operations Excellence Track (December 2024).
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, Strategic Leadership & Collaborative Management – Road to Leadership Forum 2 Batch 1 (December 2024).
State Bank of India, Leadership Development Programme -Batch 2 (December 2024).
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, Strategic Leadership & Collaborative Management – Road to Leadership Forum 2 Batch 2 (December 2024).
State Bank of India, Leadership Development Programme -Batch 3 (December 2024).
State Bank of India, Leadership Development Programme -Batch 5 (December 2024).
Hero MotoCorp Limited, The Catalyst for Success: Parts Distributor Training Programme for Hero MotoCorp (November 2024).
Vodafone Idea Limited, Vi Step Up, (Decemeber 2024).
Vodafone Idea Limited, Vi Step Up (November 2024).
State Bank of India, Leadership Development Programme – Batch 1 (November 2024).
Galderma India Pvt Ltd, GEMS- Galderma Emerging Managers for Sales (October 2024).
Croda India Company Private Limited, Emerging Leaders Programme (October 2024).
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited, Sales Excellence Programme (Batch 8) (September 2024).
Hero MotoCorp Limited, The Catalyst for Success: Parts Distributor Training Programme for Hero MotoCorp (September 2024).
Mankind Pharma Ltd, Leadership Excellence Programme (August 2024).
PwC, New Manager Programme 2024 (July 2024).
Carelon Global Solutions, Management Development Programme (May 2024).
Tata Motors Finance Limited, Young Banker Programme (January 2024).
CK Birla Group, AdvantEdge Finance – Leading Business into the Future of CK Birla Group (December 2023).
Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, Mastering Manufacturing Programme (2023-2024).
Designed and delivered MDPs on managing stress and uncertainty, HR for project management, goal setting, and time management, train the trainers, interpersonal skills, and understanding self for several corporates.
Designed and delivered FDP on virtual and facilitation skills and managing stress for higher education professionals.
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Editorial positions
Editorial Review Board Member, International Journal of Knowledge Management. (2017 – present)
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Reviewer experience
Member of Review Board, International Journal of Knowledge Management
Reviewer, Business Perspectives and Research
Reviewer, Vikalpa
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Professional service
Track Chair, 1st, and 2nd International Health Management Conference, K J Somaiya Institute of Management and Research, India (2021 and 2022)
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Licensures and certifications
Virtual Facilitation