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Salvatore Parise

  • Professor
Academic Division: Operations and Information Management
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Dr. Parise is a Professor in the Technology, Operations, and Information Management Division at Babson College. He teaches multi-disciplinary courses in information technology as well as an elective course on social technologies at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. He also teaches executive education courses involving social technolities and knowledge management. Salvatore has worked directly with managers and executives across a wide range of industries including consulting, technology, healthcare, government, consumer products, financial services, and petroleum. He also has several years of work experience as an electrical engineer and research manager at IBM. He received his Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) from Boston University.

Academic Degrees

  • DBA, Boston University
  • MS, Marist College
  • BS, University of Connecticut

Academic Interest / Expertise

Knowledge Management; Social Media Applications; Social Networks; Strategic Alliances

Awards & Honors

  • 2016 — Promotion to Full Professor, Babson College

Courses

  • Degree Courses 2025

    • OIM 7515 ENTERPRISE 2.0 BUILDING SOCIAL NETWORKS
  • Degree Courses 2024

    • OIM 3525 ENTERPRISE 2.0 BUILDING SOCIAL NETWORKS
    • MBA 7604 EPS DIGITAL WORLD
    • OIM 2000 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENTREPRENEURS
    • OIM 7515 ENTERPRISE 2.0 BUILDING SOCIAL NETWORKS
  • Degree Courses 2023

    • OIM 3525 ENTERPRISE 2.0 BUILDING SOCIAL NETWORKS
    • MBA 7604 SPECIAL TOPICS: EPS IN A DIGITAL WORLD
    • OIM 7515 ENTERPRISE 2.0 BUILDING SOCIAL NETWORKS

Publications

Journal Articles

  • Hashmi, N., Li, Z., Parise, S.A., Shankaranarayanan, G. (in press). Generative AI's Impact on Students Learning Programming: Frustration and Confidence across Learning Styles. Issues in Information Systems.
  • Mancha, R., Parise, S.A. (2024). Using “Digital Academies” to Close the Skills Gap. Harvard Business Review (Digital Edition). link
  • Mancha, R., Camacho, J., Parise, S.A. (2023). Liderazgo digital: ¿cómo encarar la transformación digital en las empresas?. Harvard Deusto Business Review.
  • Guinan, P.J., Parise, S.A. (2019). Making it easier to manage and scale digital projects. MIT Sloan Management Review. link
  • Guinan, P.J., Parise, S.A., Langowitz, N.S. (2019). Creating an Innovative Digital Project Team - Levers to Enable Digital Transformation. Business Horizons. Elsevier.
  • Javadian, G., Opie, T.R., Parise, S.A. (2018). The influence of emotional carrying capacity and network ethnic diversity on entrepreneurial self-efficacy: the case of black and white entrepreneurs. New England Journal of Entrepreneurship.
  • Smith, C., Fixson, S.K., Paniagua-Ferrari, C., Parise, S.A. (2017). Evolution of an Innovation Capability - Making Crowdsourcing Work Within a Large Enterprise. Research Technology Management. Vol: 60, Issue: 2, Page: 26-34.
  • Aalbers, R., Whelan, E., Parise, S.A., Vialle, C. (2016). The perils of democratic decision making. Ivey Business Journal (Business Quarterly). Vol: 2016, Issue: 1, Page: 14-20.
  • Parise, S.A., Guinan, P.J., Kafka, R. (2016). Solving the crisis of immediacy: How digital technology can transform the customer experience. Business Horizons. Vol: 59, Issue: 4, Page: 411-420.
  • Parise, S.A., Guinan, P.J. (2015). Do or Die: How Exceptional IT Professionals Innovate. International Journal of Management and Business. Vol: 6, Issue: 2, Page: 37-50. International Academy of Management and Business. link
  • Parise, S.A., Whelan, E., Todd, S. (2015). How Twitter Users Can Generate Better Ideas. MIT Sloan Management Review. Vol: 56, Issue: 4, Page: 21–25. SLOAN MANAGEMENT REVIEW ASSOC, MIT SLOAN SCHOOL MANAGEMENT 77 MASSACHUSETTS AVE, E60-100, CAMBRIDGE, MA 02139-4307 USA.
  • Guinan, P.J., Parise, S.A., Rollag, K.W. (2014). Jumpstarting the use of social technologies in your organization. Business Horizons. Vol: 57, Issue: 3, Page: 337–347. Elsevier Inc.. link
  • Parise, S.A., Guinan, P.J., Crosina, E., Smith, W. (2012). Booz Allen Hamilton: Social and Beyond. Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research. Vol: 14, Issue: 1, Page: 55-70. Taylor & Francis Inc..
  • Noyes, E.A., Allen, I., Parise, S.A. (2012). Innovation and entrepreneurial behaviour in the Popular Music industry. Creative Industries Journal. Vol: 5, Issue: 1-2, Page: 139-150. Routledge. link
  • Parise, S.A., Crosina, E. (2012). How a Mobile Social Media Game Can Enhance the Educational Experience. Journal of Online Learning and Teaching. Vol: 8, Issue: 3. Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching (MERLOT). link
  • Parise, S.A., Iyer, B.R., Vesset, D. (2012). Four Strategies to Capture and Create Value from Big Data. Ivey Business Journal (Business Quarterly). Vol: July/Aug 2012. Ivey Management Services. link
  • Guinan, P.J., Parise, S.A., Wilson, H. (2011). Better Project Staffing with Social Technology. Harvard Business Review (Print Edition).
  • Parise, S.A., Noyes, E.A., Allen, I. (2010). Artistic Influneces and Innovation in the Popular Music Industry. Frontiers of Entrepreneurship Research. Vol: 30, Issue: 15. Babson College.
  • Parise, S.A., Rollag, K.W. (2010). Emergent Network Structure and Initial Group Performance: The Moderating Role of Pre-Existing Relationships . Journal of Organizational Behavior. Vol: 31, Issue: 6, Page: 877-897.
  • Parise, S.A., Guinan, P.J., Iyer, B.R., Cuomo, D.L., Donaldson, B. (2009). Harnessing Unstructured Knowledge: The Business Value of Social Bookmarking at MITRE. Journal of Information Technology Case and Application Research. Vol: 11, Issue: 2, Page: 51-71.
  • Parise, S.A. (2009). Social Media Networks: What do they mean for Knowledge Management . Journal of Information Technology Case and Applications Research. Vol: 11, Issue: 2, Page: 1-11.
  • Parise, S.A. (2009). The Business Value of Social Bookmarking at MITRE. Journal of Information Technology Case and Applications Research. Vol: 11, Issue: 2, Page: 51-76.
  • Guinan, P.J., Parise, S.A., Weinberg, B. (2009). The Secrets of marketing in a Web 2.0 World. WSJ.
  • Parise, S.A. (2007). Knowledge Management and Human Resource Development: An Application in Social Network Analysis Methods. Advances in Developing Human Resources. Vol: 9, Issue: 3.
  • Parise, S.A., Johnson-Cramer, M.J., Cross, R. (2007). Managing Change through Networks and Values: How a Relational View of Culture Can Facilitate Large-Scale Change. California Management Review. Vol: 49, Issue: 3.
  • Parise, S.A., Weinberg, B., Guinan, P.J. (2007). Multichannel Marketing: Mindset and Program Development. Business Horizons. Vol: 50, Issue: 5.
  • Guinan, P.J., Weinberg, B., Parise, S.A. (in press). Multichannel marketing: Mindset and Program Development. Business Horizons.
  • Parise, S.A., Cross, R., Weiss, L. (2007). The Role of Networks in Organizational Change. The McKinsey Quarterly.
  • Parise, S.A., Cross, R. (2006). Change Not Working? Try Networking. Leader’s Edge. Issue: November.
  • Parise, S.A., Cross, R., Davenport, T.H. (2006). Strategies for Preventing a Knowledge-Loss Crisis. MIT Sloan Management Review. Issue: Summer .
  • Parise, S.A., Rollag, K.W., Cross, R. (2005). Getting New Hires up to Speed Quickly. MIT Sloan Management Review. Issue: Winter.
  • Parise, S.A., Rollag, K.W., Cross, R. (2005). Rapid Readiness Required. Contingent Workforce Strategies. Issue: Jul/Aug .
  • Parise, S.A., Rollag, K.W. (2005). The BikeStuff Simulation: Experiencing the Challenge of Organizational Change. The Journal of Management Education. Vol: 29.
  • Rollag, K.W., Parise, S.A. (2005). The BikeStuff Simulation: Experiencing the Challenge of Organizational Change. Journal of Management Education. Vol: 29, Issue: 5, Page: 769 - 787.
  • Rollag, K.W., Parise, S.A., Cross, R. (2005). Getting New Hires Up to Speed Quickly. MIT/Sloan Management Review. Page: 35-44.
  • Parise, S.A., Fontaine, M., Millen, D.R. (2004). Using Collaborative Environments to Transform Your Organization’s Business Process. Ivey Business Journal. Issue: May/June.
  • Parise, S.A., Casher, A. (2003). Alliance Portfolios: Designing and Managing Your Network of Business-Partner Relationships. Academy of Management Executive. Vol: 17, Issue: 4.

Cases and Teaching Notes

  • Gilleran, R., Guinan, P.J., Parise, S.A. (2015). The Weather Company: Creating Consumer Apps that Leverage Big Data. Page: 14. Babson College Entrepreneurial Leader Collection. link
  • Gilleran, R., Guinan, P.J., Parise, S.A. (2015). The Weather Company: Creating Consumer Apps that Leverage Big Data - Teaching Note. Page: 6. Babson College Entrepreneurial Leader Collection. link
  • Iyer, B.R., Guinan, P.J., Parise, S.A., Connolly, T. (2012). Biztech: Aligning Incentives With Strategy Using Business Intelligence. Babson College.
  • Iyer, B.R., Guinan, P.J., Parise, S.A., Connolly, T. (2012). Biztech: Aligning Incentives With Strategy Using Business Intelligence Teaching Note Software. Babson College.
  • Guinan, P.J., Parise, S.A. (2012). The Social Leader: Influencing the Landscape at Wells Fargo: Babson Case Collection Series. link
  • Guinan, P.J., Parise, S.A. (2010). Cisco: Social Media/ Web 2.0.
  • Parise, S.A., Rollag, K.W., Gulas, V. (2004). Montgomery Watson Harza and Knowledge Management. Babson College.

Book Chapters

  • Parise, S.A. (2015). Using VoiceThread to Socialize Online Presentations: Evolving Entrepreneurial Education: Innovation in the Babson Classroom. Page: 349-363. Emerald Group Publishing.
  • Parise, S.A., Guinan, P.J. (2013). Creating the Social Organization: Unleashing the Power of IT: Bringing People, Business, and Technology Together. Issue: 2nd, Page: 159-172. Wiley.
  • Cross, R., Hargadon, A., Parise, S.A. (2013). Critical Connections: Driving Rapid Innovation with a Network Perspective: Tackling Wicked Government Problems: A Practical Guide for Developing Enterprise Leaders. Page: 69-86. Brookings Institution Press. link
  • Noyes, E.A., Parise, S.A., Allen, I. (2011). Music to Our Ears: New Market Creation and Creative Influences in the Popular Music Industry: Entrepreneurship and the Creative Economy. Page: 201-218. Edward Elgar.
  • Parise, S.A., Guinan, P.J. (2011). Whom do I know? Building and Engaging Social Networks Using Social Media Technology: The New Entrepreneurial Leader: Developing Leaders Who Shape Social and Economic Opportunity. Page: 202-216. Berrett-Koehler Publishers, Inc..
  • Parise, S.A. (2008). Applying Social Network Analysis in a Healthcare Setting: Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems.
  • Parise, S.A., Cross, R., Rollag, K.W. (2006). Getting the “New” Newcomer Connected and Productive Quickly: Workforce Wake-Up Call: Your Workforce Is Changing, Are You?,. John Wiley Publishing.
  • Cross, R., Parise, S.A., Rollag, K.W. (2006). Rapid On-boarding and the “New” Newcomer: Workforce Wakeup Call: Your Workforce is Changing, Are You?. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Parise, S.A., Prusak, L. (2004). Partnerships for Knowledge Creation: Evaluation & Development : The Partnership Dimension.
  • Parise, S.A., Henderson, J.E., Sasson, . (2003). (see journal articles): Creating Value with Knowledge: Insights from the IBM Institute for Business Value. Oxford University Press.
  • Parise, S.A., Prusak, L. (2003). Information Systems as a Conduit for the Transfer of Knowledge: Human Resource Development in Knowledge-Based Economy Conference. The Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research.

Reports

  • Parise, S., Mancha, R. (2023). Crown Holding’s Use of Smart Glasses in Manufacturing Plants: Innovation Research Interchange White Paper Series. Innovation Research Interchange.
  • Mancha, R., Parise, S. (2023). DuPont’s Digital Academy: Innovation Research Interchange White Paper Series. Innovation Research Interchange.
  • Gordon, S.R., Dotan, H., Parise, S.A., Volpe, E. (2012). Does Organizational Support of Social Media Affect Worker Satisfaction, Involvement and Organizational Knowledge: Babson College BFRF working paper.
  • Rollag, K.W., Parise, S.A., Cross, R. (2004). A Relational View of Rapid On-boarding: Getting Newcomers Connected and Productive Quickly: Working Knowledge Research Consortium. Babson College.

Conference Proceedings

  • Guinan, P.J., Parise, S.A., Langowitz, N.S. (2017). Dimensions of an Innovative Digital Culture: Proceedings of the The 24th IAMB Conference. link
  • Opie, T.R., Javadian, G., Parise, S.A. (2016). Entrepreneurial Self-efficacy:The Role of Emotional Carrying Capacity and Network Ethnic Diversity: Academy of Management Proceedings. Vol: 2016, Issue: 1. Academy of Management. link
  • Guinan, P.J., Gilleran, R., Parise, S.A. (2015). Design Thinking: Applying Tools, Techniques, and Strategies to Quickly Innovate and Develop Mobile Solutions in the Classroom: Proceedings of the Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society. Page: 5. Management & Organizational Behavior Teaching Society. link
  • Parise, S.A., Guinan, P.J. (2015). Do or Die: How exceptional IT professionals innovate: Proceedings of the International Academy of Management and Business. Page: 10. International Academy of Management and Business. link

Other

  • Gordon, S.R., Dotan, H., Parise, S.A., Volpe, E. (2013). Does Organizational Support of Social Media Affect Worker Satisfaction, Involvement, and Organizational Knowledge?: SSRN.
  • Noyes, E.A., Allen, I., Parise, S.A. (2012). The Muse of the Grammys: Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Popular Music Industry : Music Business Journal. Berklee College of Music.

Articles - Circular or newsletter (e.g., Babson Insight)

  • Whelan, E., Parise, S.A. (2013). Three Ways to Tweet Ideas for Business Impact: Babson Insight. Babson College. link
  • Parise, S.A., Guinan, P.J., Weinberg, B. (2008). Marketing with Web 2.0 Social Media: Business Insight.
  • Parise, S.A., Cross, R., Hargadon, A., Thomas, R.J. (2007). Together We Innovate: Business Insight.

Presentations

  • Design Thinking Challenge Review Guinan, P. Parise, S. Johnson & Johnson -TLDP Design Thinking, on line (2023)
  • Examining High-Performing Design Thinking Teams Guinan, P. Parise, S. Johnson & Johnson -TLDP Design Thinking, on line (2022)
  • Extracting Value from Corporate Venturing Parise, S. O'Connor, G. Livada, V. Corporate Entrepreneurs’ Network, Babson College (2022)
  • "Examining High Performing Design Thinking Teams- Initial Results" Guinan, P. Parise, S. J&J Conference on Collaboration, New Jersey- ON LINE (2021)
  • Creating an Innovative Digital Project Team: Levers to Enable Digital Transformation Guinan, P. Parise, S. Langowitz, N. Bentley University- Doctoral Seminar, Waltham , Mass. (2019)
  • Pilot, Pivot & Pitch Guinan, P. Parise, S. Society for Information Management, Foxboro, Mass. (2019)
  • Pilot, Pivot & Pitch:A Rapid Approach to Designing Digital Solutions Guinan, P. Parise, S. Babson Research Day 2019, Wellesley Mass. (2019)
  • The influence of emotional carrying capacity and network ethnic diversity on entrepreneurial self-efficacy Opie, T. Javadian, G. Parise, S. Academy of Management, Anaheim, CA (2016)
  • Design Thinking: Applying Tools, Techniques, and Strategies to Quickly Innovate and Develop Mobile Solutions In the Classroom. Gilleran, R. Guinan, P. Parise, S. OBTC Teaching Conference for Management Education, Nashville, TN (2015)
  • How to Build an Innovative IT Culture Parise, S. Guinan, P. SIM Practitioners Roundtable, Wellesley, MA (2014)
  • How Can Small Businesses Effectively Design and Manage the Omni-channel Customer Experience? Parise, S. Guinan, P. 2014 Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference, London, Ontario, Canada (2014)
  • The Technology Plan Project - A Collaborative Initiative between Babson’s MBA Students and Local Area Small Businesses Gilleran, R. Guinan, P. Parise, S. OBTC Teaching Conference for Management Education, Nashville, TN (2014)
  • Do or Die: How Exceptional IT Professionals Innovate Parise, S. Guinan, P. Webinar, (2014)
  • Understanding the Impacts of Social Media Games in Organizations Parise, S. Babson BFRF, Wellesley, MA (2013)
  • Using Social Media with an Entrepreneurial Mindset Parise, S. 2013 CEO Series, live Web presentation (2013)
  • Using VoiceThread to Socialize Online Presentations Parise, S. Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference (OBTC), Asheville, NC (2013)
  • Jump-Starting the Use of Social Technologies in Your Organization Guinan, P. Parise, S. Babson BFRF, Wellesley, MA (2013)
  • Social Media Workshop Guinan, P. Parise, S. Babson Butler Venture Accelerator Program, Wellesley, MA (2013)
  • Does Organizational Support of Social Media Affect Worker Satisfaction, Involvement, and Organizational Knowledge? Gordon, S. Dotan, H. Parise, S. Volpe, E. CIST 2012, Phoenix, AZ (2012)
  • Social Business Strategies Parise, S. Cisco Systems , (2012)
  • Talent Management: A seat at the Social Table Parise, S. Innovative Employee Roundtable , (2012)
  • Talent Management: A seat at the Social Table Parise, S. Wells Fargo, (2012)
  • Social Media Strategies Guinan, P. Parise, S. Babson College CIMS Presentation, Babson College, Babson Park, MA (2011)
  • Work-Life in the Age of Social Media Guinan, P. Parise, S. CWF National Workforce Roundtable Presentation, Boston, MA (2011)
  • Social Media Mission Command Centers: Monitoring and Managing Social Media Parise, S. DMEF Direct/Interactive Marketing Research Summit, (2011)
  • Portfolios with Gaping Holes: Do They lead to Innovation in the Music Business? Noyes, E. Allen, I. Parise, S. Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Syracuse, NY (2011)
  • The New Science of Social Management: entrepreneurial Thinking in Uncertain Times Guinan, P. Parise, S. The Leader's Council, Boston, MA (2010)
  • The New Science of Social Management: Entrepreneurial Thinking in Uncertain Times Guinan, P. Parise, S. Babson College Research Seminar Series Presentation to Fast Track Students and Invited Guests, Babson College, Babson Park, MA (2010)
  • Social Media: Marketing Necessity or Luxury for Business? Parise, S. Babson College Alumni Panel, New York (2010)
  • New Industry Emergence and the Spawning of New Markets in the Popular Music Industry Noyes, E. Parise, S. Allen, I. Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference, Lasaunne, Switzerland (2010)
  • The New Science of Social Management: Entrepreneurial Thinking in Uncertain Times Guinan, P. Parise, S. Babson College Executive Education Breakfast Brief, Babson College, Babson Park, MA (2010)
  • Music to Our Ears: New Industry Emergence and the Spawning of New Market Categories in the Popular Music Industry Noyes, E. Parise, S. Allen, I. Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Annual Conference, Liverpool, UK (2009)
  • Understanding Social IT Tool Practices Inside and Outside the Corporation Parise, S. Babson College Working Knowledge Presentation, (2009)
  • Music to Our Ears: New Industry Emergence and the Spawning of New Market Categories in the Popular Music Industry Parise, S. Allen, E. Noyes, E. Babson BFRF Research Chat, Wellesley, MA (2008)
  • MITRE Web 2.0 Value Proposition: Research Results Parise, S. Iyer, B. presentation at MITRE Corporation, Undisclosed (2008)
  • Babson College’s Wiki-based Platform for Innovative Case Development Parise, S. McGuire, M. Babson Innovative Teaching Retreat, Wellesley, MA (2008)
  • Babson College’s Wiki-based Platform for Innovative Case Development Iyer, B. Parise, S. McGuire, M. Santiago, E. OBTC 2008: Teaching Conference for Management Educators, Wellesley, MA (2008)
  • From Web 2.0 to Enterprise 2.0 at the MITRE Corporation Parise, S. Donaldson, B. Iyer, B. Cuomo, D. Babson CIMS presentation, Wellesley, MA (2008)
  • Marketing and Web 2.0 Parise, S. Guinan, P. 2008 Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences , Hawaii (2008)
  • Babson College’s Wiki-based Platform for Innovative Case Development Parise, S. Iyer, B. McGuire, M. Santiago, E. 2008 Organizational Behavior Teaching Conference (OBTC) Conference, Undisclosed (2008)
  • Marketing and Web 2.0 Guinan, P. Parise, S. Annual HICCS Conference, Undisclosed (2008)
  • Workspace Design and Networks Parise, S. Beers, M. Davenport, T. Babson College Working Knowledge conference, Wellesley, MA (2007)
  • Social Network Analysis and Knowledge Management Parise, S. Knowledge Management for the Government Sector conference, Undisclosed (2006)
  • The Effect of Network Structure and Role-Sharing on Group Performance in a New Task Environment Rollag, K. Parise, S. Academy of Management Conference, Boston (2006)
  • Technologies & Metrics to Implement On-Boarding Rollag, K. Parise, S. HCI Webinars, Online (2006)
  • The Effect of Network Structure, Role-Sharing, and Leveraged Ties on Group Performance in a New Role-Task Environment Rollag, K. Parise, S. Babson Faculty Research Seminar, (2006)
  • The Effect of Network Structure and Role-Sharing on Group Performance in a New Task Environment Parise, S. Rollag, K. Academy of Management Conference, Atlanta (2006)
  • New Employer - New Employee, Who is On-Boarding Whom? Parise, S. Rollag, K. Human Capital Institute webcast, Undisclosed (2006)
  • Metrics & Technology to Track Onboarding Progress Parise, S. Rollag, K. Human Capital Institute webcast panelists, Undisclosed (2006)
  • The Impact of Partner Role on Resource Exchange and Value Creation in Technology Alliance Networks Parise, S. Strategic Management Society Conference, Vienna (2006)
  • Rapid On-Boarding: Knowledge Management and the Newcomer Rollag, K. Cross, R. Parise, S. Working Knowledge Research Consortium, Babson College (2004)
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Department & College Wide Services

  • Faculty Director of Babson's MSAEL Program (Spring 2020 - Summer 2023)
  • Babson Faculty Research Fund (Fall 2021 - Spring 2022)
  • Babson Faculty Research Fund (Fall 2020 - Spring 2020)