The Scholar–Practitioner Mindset: Turning Business Challenges Into Applied Research Problems

Join Hult Professor Priyanka Shrivastava for an interactive virtual masterclass designed for ambitious professionals.

You'll explore the scholar–practitioner mindset—the powerful ability to turn real business challenges into actionable, evidence-based research. Explore how the Hult DBA connects theory and practice, moving leaders from intuition-driven decisions to insight-driven impact.

Thursday, February 19, 2026

2pm

1 hour

Online - GMT (London time zone)

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About the session

Why attend?

  • Understand the scholar–practitioner mindset and how to turn real business challenges into impactful, practical research.
  • Learn how the DBA bridges theory and practice, empowering you to deliver both academic and real-world results.
  • Gain practical guidance on identifying a problem of practice, framing it as a researchable question, and linking it to relevant theory and methodology.
  • Discover how your professional experience can evolve into research contributions that influence organizations, industries, and society.

Priyanka Shrivastava

Priyanka Shrivastava is an award-winning educator and consultant with over a decade of expertise in marketing, research, and data analytics. Recognized for her dynamic, hands-on teaching style, Professor Shrivastava has guided companies and students alike in translating complex challenges into practical solutions.

Her research spans social media, digital environments, co-creation, and customer relationship management—enriched by deep experience with advanced analytics tools and real-world company projects.

A classroom less ordinary

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At Hult, our faculty guide students in applying cutting-edge tools and theories to tackle real, contemporary business challenges. The professors leading our Doctorate in Business Administration are award-winning researchers with impact in both academia and industry. We’re excited to give you a glimpse of Hult’s dynamic, hands-on approach to business education in this virtual masterclass.

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