About

A man of leadership

Vasudev Das, Ph.D., is a consummate scholar of international repute. He has authored over 35 publications in international peer-reviewed journals and integrates applied management/decision sciences in proffering solutions to leadership and management issues. Dr. Das is invited to present at major international conferences across the globe on a regular basis. He frequently travels to educate diverse audiences on the values of love, peace, unity in diversity, social justice and positive change, community development, conflict resolution, and organizational leadership.

Some of his publications in academic and peer-reviewed journals include:

  • Comparative study of Kotter’s and Hiatt’s (ADKAR) change models
  • De-escalation strategies for COVID-19 related fraud (forthcoming)
  • De-escalation strategies for kleptocracy in Nigeria’s oil sector
  • Synergic Thinking Approach to Spirituality Oriented Organizational Leadership
  • Succession planning strategies in faith-based-nonprofits: A comparative case study

Curriculum Vitae

Research Interests

  • Endogenous and exogenous factors affecting organizational leadership
  • Self-control and organizational leadership
  • Social justice and sonic therapeutic intervention
  • Race and general happiness

Education

  • Ph.D., Applied Management and Decision Sciences (AMDS), Leadership and Organizational Change (LOC), Walden University, USA.
  • M.Ed.Phil., Critical and Creative Thinking (CACT), AICCACCOI, Enugu, Nigeria; Affiliated with the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children (IAPC), Montclair State University, USA.

Work Experience

  • Manager, Bhaktivedanta Book Trust, Nigeria, 2 International Airport Road, Lagos, Nigeria, 1985-1987.
  • President, ISKCON Lagos, 2 International Airport Road, Lagos, Nigeria, 1987-1990.
  • Regional Director, ISKCON Nigeria, 2 International Airport Road, Lagos,  Nigeria, 1990-1991.
  • Director, Academic Outreach Program, ISKCON Nigeria, 2 International Airport Road, Lagos, Nigeria, 1992-1999.
  • Coordinator, Castalia: Ibadan journal of multidisciplinary studies. Apt. 97, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2001-2003.
  • Coordinator, Institute for Applied Spiritual Technology, UIPO Box 9996, Ibadan, Nigeria, 1999-2004.
  • Guest Lecturer, Department of Philosophy, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria, 2000-2004.
  • Director, Academic Outreach Program, ISKCON of New Jersey, 100 Jacksonville Rd., Towaco, New Jersey 07082, USA, 2006-2008.
  • Chairman, Editorial Board, Bhaktivedanta Book Trust – Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2009 – 2010.

Professional Associations

  • Academy of Management (AOM)
  • International Political Science Association (IPSA)
  • International Studies Association (ISA – West)
  • International Leadership Association (ILA)
  • National Social Science Association (NSSA)

Awards & Honors

  • International Award of Excellence, ISKCON Sridham Mayapur, Mayapur, India, 2003.