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Indian Institute Of Management–Sambalpur (IIM–Sambalpur)
near Ghoshala, Basantpur, Odisha 768025
21.419606512207807, 83.91580878272454
Invisible Know More:
Reimaging DEI for Future Organizations
Recognizing invisible disabilities will redefine how we understand work, who we see as capable, and what future workplace truly means.
AOM Presentation
Conceptualising Optimal DEI
5 Research Projects
IDI, Disability, Digital Divide
DEI Labs
Industry Collaboration Projects
2x Community Outreach Programs
Underdogs, marginalized, deprived
Recognizing invisible disabilities will redefine how we understand work, who we see as capable, and what an inclusive workplace truly means. By shifting focus from what’s visible to what’s valuable, we will unlock new dimensions of future organizations where work lies not just in diversity, but in the dignity of those long overlooked—Invisible no more...
Shikha B
Professor & Founder
Diptiranjan M
Professor & Founder
About the team
Prof. Diptiranjan Mahapatra
PhD, IIM Ahmedabad | Professor, IIM Sambalpur
A seasoned strategy and policy scholar, Prof. Mahapatra brings over two decades of combined academic and industry experience. His research spans non-market strategy, public-private partnerships, platform businesses, and sustainable development.
He has worked with global institutions including the U.S. Department of Energy, Princeton University, and World Bank-supported projects. As a co-author of pioneering studies on invisible-disabled entrepreneurs, he blends economic modeling with humanistic inclusion to shape scalable IDI frameworks.
Notable Contribution:
"Underrated Yet Successful: A Framework of Invisible-Disabled Underdog Entrepreneurs" –
Journal of Business Research, 2023
Dr. Shikha Bhardwaj
PhD in Management | Assistant Professor, OB & HR, IIM Sambalpur
A recognized voice in HR, DEI, and workplace neuroscience, Dr. Bhardwaj has earned accolades from AIMA, AGBA, and leading academic bodies. She has led national-level consultancy projects for organizations like Coal India, JSW, and NABARD, with a focus on organizational transformation and inclusive leadership.
Her editorial leadership and global teaching roles reflect her commitment to bridging academic rigor with real-world impact.
Notable Contribution:
"Underrated Yet Successful: A Framework of Invisible-Disabled Underdog Entrepreneurs" –
Journal of Business Research, 2023
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