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Stories, updates and reflections from Pamela Jacobs, Ph.D. From building businesses and leading projects to her latest talks, workshops and events.

Pamela Jacobs PhD

Pamela Jacobs, Ph.D

Founder, Oslove Consulting

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Moments from My Journey

Behind every business lesson are the people, places and experiences that shaped it. Here are some of my favorite moments from my academic and professional journey so far.

Research took me to business schools and conferences across Europe.

Presenting research, meeting fellow academics and exchanging ideas at international conferences has been one of the most rewarding parts of my journey.

Pamela Jacobs - conference group
With fellow researchers, July 2011
Academy of Marketing Conference 2011 doctoral colloquium, University of Liverpool
Academy of Marketing Conference 2011, Doctoral Colloquium, University of Liverpool Management School

Every milestone was shared with people who believed in me.

My Ph.D. was a journey of research on innovation drivers in organizations, and I am grateful to the supervisors who guided me along the way.

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With my Ph.D. supervisors

Paris is such a busy business city.

Even as a business student, it was clear to me that Paris at the time was a powerful melting pot for Europe as a whole.

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With colleagues in Paris
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At the Eiffel Tower, Paris
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Paris, 2011
Pamela Jacobs - paris garden
Paris, 2011

Dutch folk don’t play with time.

If you want to do business with the Dutch, you had better know this. I loved living in Rotterdam during my time as an exchange student at Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University. It is such a vibrant, energetic city, and I had to go back to visit recently. My travels also took me to Germany.

Pamela Jacobs with friends in Rotterdam
With friends in Rotterdam
Pamela Jacobs in the Netherlands
Nunspeet, the Netherlands
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Conference dinner in Passau, Germany, 2011

In Norway, I learned the value of bringing people together.

Getting involved with students and companies taught me how much can be achieved when like-minded people work toward a common goal.

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Volunteering with fellow students, Norway
Pamela Jacobs - career fair
At a career fair

NHH, Norway’s business school, is where it all started. I went back recently to the school that opened the doors to so many opportunities.

Pamela Jacobs at NHH, Norwegian School of Economics
Back at NHH, Norwegian School of Economics

Project management took me all the way to India.

I worked as a Project Management Consultant at a Spanish-Indian company in Pune, India, and was able to visit several other states and cities. Mumbai was by far the greatest hustle and bustle I have experienced.

Pamela Jacobs in Pune, India
Pune, India

Today, I call Massachusetts home.

Getting updated on the latest business research was a truly rewarding experience. When the Academy of Management came to Boston, why wouldn’t I go? Today I am a mom of three and live in Massachusetts with my family.

Pamela Jacobs at the Academy of Management meeting in Boston
Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Boston
Pamela Jacobs, founder of Oslove Consulting
Pamela Jacobs today

Each of these moments shaped the way I work with entrepreneurs and organizations today. I look forward to sharing many more stories with you here.

Strategy Session

My Journey: From Research to Building Businesses

I have always believed that strong management is the backbone of every successful business.

My journey started with a first degree in management technology. It was there that I learned how much every industry depends on strong managerial expertise, and that lesson has stayed with me ever since.

I went on to earn my master’s degree in international business and management in Europe, where I specialized in business strategy. I worked in several multinational organizations across Europe and Asia, and came to know European business culture well, including Norwegian and Scandinavian business practices.

Strategy Building Blocks

My Ph.D. research asked a simple question: what really drives innovation inside organizations?

My doctoral research focused on innovation drivers in organizations, and especially on how knowledge is created, shared and transferred between people. Since then, I have published several journal research papers and conference papers.

Today I still use social network analysis to help organizations understand their own knowledge ecosystem, so they can innovate more efficiently and effectively.

I understand the challenges entrepreneurs face, because I have lived them.

I have started three businesses: in the beauty industry, in real estate and in consulting. The beauty business grew to approximately $5M in revenue. As a licensed Massachusetts real estate broker and investor, I have also managed the finances of construction projects worth over $5M.

Seminar Speaker

Today, I bring more than 20 years of experience in business strategy and project management to every client.

As a certified Project Management Professional (PMI), I have completed many successful projects. Through Oslove Consulting, I now work with entrepreneurs and organizations as a coach and consultant, helping them start businesses, execute projects successfully, streamline operations and grow with confidence.

Bringing like-minded people together towards a common goal is one of my strengths, and it is at the heart of everything I do. I would love to help you build the business of your dreams.

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Pamela Jacobs, Ph.D

Founder of Oslove Consulting, with 20+ years in business strategy and project management.

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