Faculty Directory
Constance E. 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
Research & Teaching Summary
Constance Helfat’s research seeks to understand the nature of strategic change in organizations, particularly change that is a result of emerging technology, knowledge, and capabilities. She teaches the elective courses Market Entry and Growth Strategy and Strategic Principles of the Internet Business.