About
Dr. Himanshu Rai
Prof. Himanshu Rai, Director, IIM Indore, is a visionary leader who has propelled the institute to global acclaim with the prestigious “Triple Crown” accreditation from EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA. A celebrated author of the bestseller Negotiation, co-author of Organizational Behavior, and Brand India, and the Hindi spiritual book Pravah, he has empowered over 100,000 professionals in leadership and negotiation. His career spans Tata Steel to consultancy for the World Bank and the Government of India. Passionate about ancient scriptures, yoga, mountaineering, theatre, and music, he blends intellect with creativity and adventure, inspiring excellence in education, leadership, and personal growth.
Consultancy & Professional Engagements
Dr. Himanshu Rai offers advisory, training, and thought leadership services across academia, government, and industry, grounded in ethics, negotiation expertise, and decades of institutional leadership experience.
Negotiation
Expert training and consultancy in complex negotiations — from business deals and institutional agreements to international trade and hostage negotiations. Dr. Rai has developed the only standardized negotiation ability scale in the world.
Mediation and Arbitration
Facilitating constructive dialogue to resolve complex conflicts with fairness, empathy and mutual respect across organizational, institutional and interpersonal contexts, grounded in justice, ethics and morality.
Spiritual Healing
Offering guidance and one-to-one personal mentorship for resolving personal and professional conflicts through healing the mind, body, and soul with Yoga, Meditation, and Counseling.
Motivational Speaker
Delivering impactful talks on leadership, ethics, purpose, and self-discovery, inspiring individuals and institutions to reflect, realign, and lead with integrity.
Training
Designing and delivering structured training programs for executives, civil servants, armed forces, and professionals, in leadership, negotiation, ethics, and communication.
Teaching
Engaging learners through rigorous academic instruction and reflective learning, with a focus on management education, ethics, leadership, and self-development.
Leadership Philosophy
A people-centered approach grounded in timeless values
Ethics
Upholding integrity, transparency, and moral responsibility in all aspects of leadership and education
Empathy
Understanding and valuing diverse perspectives to create inclusive, supportive environments
Empowerment
Enabling individuals and teams to reach their full potential through knowledge and opportunity
Books & Publications
Thought leadership on organizational behavior, leadership, and emotional intelligence
Sacred Strings
Step into a realm where ancient wisdom meets modern understanding. Sacred Strings is a heartfelt exploration of timeless shlokas and their profound relevance in today’s world.
The Rai Angle
Every big idea has many sides, but here you will always find The Rai Angle.
Yoga for You
Join us in this specially curated playlist where Swami Videh Yogi Ji and I share a series of yoga asanas designed to boost your fitness and well-being.
