Constance Helfat

J. Brian Quinn Professor in Technology and Strategy

E-Mailconstance.e.helfat@tuck.dartmouth.edu

Phone603-646-3423

DegreePhD, Yale University, 1985; MPhil, Yale University, 1982; MA, Yale University, 1981; AB, University of California, Berkeley, 1979

AREAS OF EXPERTISEBusiness strategy, technology

Current Research Topics

Firm capabilities, innovation and knowledge management, strategic change, women executives

Selected Publications

With S. Winter, "Untangling Dynamic and Operational Capabilities: Strategy for the (N)ever Changing World," Strategic Management Journal, 2011; with A. Leiponen, "Location, Decentralization, and Knowledge Sources for Innovation," Organization Science, 2011; with A. Leiponen, "Innovation Objectives, Knowledge Sources, and the Benefits of Breadth," Strategic Management Journal, 2010; with A. Taylor, "Organizational Linkages for Surviving Technological Change: Complementary Assets, Middle Management, and Ambidexterity," Organization Science, 2009; with R. Agarwal, "Strategic Renewal of Organizations," Organization Science, 20(2), 2009; with S. Finkelstein, W. Mitchell, M. Peteraf, H. Singh, D. Teece, and S. Winter, Dynamic Capabilities: Understanding Strategic Change in Organizations, Blackwell Publishing, 2007

Working Papers

With M. Peteraf, "Cognitive Capabilities and the Microfoundations of Dynamic Managerial Capabilities”; with M. Campo-Rembado, "Integrative Capabilities, Vertical Integration, and Innovation Over Successive Technology Lifecycles"; with C. Stadler and G. Verona, "The Impact of Dynamic Capabilities on Resource Development"; with A. Lipparini and G. Verona, "Exploring Ambidexterity in Supplier Sets: Evidence from the Italian Motor Vehicle Sector"

Awards

Fellow, Strategic Management Society; The Wharton School MBA Excellence in Teaching Award, 1994; Phi Beta Kappa

Professional Activities

Academic positions: Tuck School of Business, 1998–present; Faculty Affiliate, Glassmeyer/McNamee Center for Digital Strategies, 2001–present, Academic Co-director, Back in Business program, 2005–07, Tuck School; Assistant Professor, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, 1991–98; Assistant Professor, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 1987–91; Assistant Professor, University of California, Davis, Graduate School of Management, 1985–87

Editorial positions: Associate Editor, Palgrave Dictionary of Strategic Management, Strategic Management Journal; Editorial Board, Academy of Management Perspectives, Industry and Innovation, Strategic Organization