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✨ “𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.” 𝗔𝘁 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗠 𝟱.𝟬, 𝗠𝗿. Biswas, Debashish, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 at Deloitte, emphasized how a culture of entrepreneurship and continuous learning drives innovation from day one. 𝘏𝘦 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘒𝘗𝘐𝘴 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘴. 𝘏𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘈𝘐, 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯: 𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩. By backing talent, encouraging entrepreneurial thinking, and fostering personal branding, organizations empower individuals to transform challenges into opportunities and deliver meaningful value to clients. 📺 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gK-QM5eA #FULCRUM2025 #ReimaginingConsulting #XLRIConsultingClub #KCC #InnovationInConsulting #FutureOfConsulting #LeadershipThroughInnovation #CultureAndStrategy #AIAndConsulting #EntrepreneurialMindset #ConsultingReimagined #InspiringChange #XLRI #PGDMGM XLRI Jamshedpur

✨ “𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁 — 𝗶𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲.” 𝗔𝘁 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗠 𝟱.𝟬, 𝗠𝗿. Prashant Mehra, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 at Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, shared thought-provoking insights on balancing process and agility, compliance and entrepreneurship. 𝗛𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥&𝗗 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 — 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘂𝗿𝗲. He emphasized how culture — not competition — often determines a company’s survival. Innovation, he said, comes from those with boots on the ground, while leaders must create space for trust, accountability, and empathy. 𝘏𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 70% 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 30% 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘈𝘐 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 📺 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲: https://lnkd.in/gK-QM5eA #FULCRUM2025 #ReimaginingConsulting #XLRIConsultingClub #KCC #InnovationInConsulting #FutureOfConsulting #LeadershipThroughInnovation #CultureAndStrategy #AIAndConsulting #HumanAtTheCore #InspiringChange #ConsultingReimagined #XLRI #PGDMGM XLRI Jamshedpur

𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟱.𝟬, Rayan Modi (𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿, BDO Executive Search) shared that while AI will act as a powerful neutralizer, it’s the softer skills that will truly elevate consultants into trusted partners. For students aspiring to leadership roles in consulting, the journey begins with cultivating executive presence - representing your firm’s brand with clarity, confidence, and credibility. 𝘏𝘦 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭. Together, these two pillars - presence and operational excellence - form the foundation of a future-ready consulting toolkit. But above all, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:  https://lnkd.in/gKwszdU4 #RayanModi #BDO #FULCRUM2025 #FULCRUM5.0 #XLRIJamshedpur #ReimaginingConsulting #XLRIConsultingClub #KCC #InnovationInConsulting #FutureOfConsulting #LeadershipThroughInnovation #AIAndConsulting #ClientValue #TransformWithAI #ConsultingReimagined #InspiringChange #XLRI #PGDMGM XLRI Jamshedpur

The Consulting Club at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad is excited to present the ISB Consulting Casebook 2025–26, created by the PGP Class of 2026. 🎓 This student‑led initiative has been developed to support MBA students in their learning, preparation and professional development as they pursue careers in consulting, strategy, and general management. The casebook brings together: 📘 Structured frameworks and industry primers 💼 Real cases from past placement cycles 🎯 Insights from professors, alumni, and industry experts This collaborative effort reflects the dedication and drive of the ISB community, committed to helping students prepare with confidence and clarity. 💡 Special Acknowledgements Professors: Deepak Jena (Strategy), Saumya Sindwani (Organisational Behaviour – Practice), and Madhu Viswanathan (Marketing) Industry Experts: Venkatramanan Krishnamurthy (CEO – WeFaculty), Gaurav Bhosle (CEO – Being Consultant), Pinaaki Aggarwal (Founder – Brainworks), Pratik Ranjan (Principal – BCG), and Kashish Malhotra (Co‑Founder – Gradnext) ISB Alumni: Kanwar Singh Alagh (Co’21), Consulting Club – ISB Mohali Class of 2024, and PGP Class of 2025 PGP Class of 2026 (Editorial & Research Team): Akhil Bhardwaj Akash Sharma Akshat Daga Ayush Jain Eeshan Arora Kavya Karampuri Meghana Kalakuntla Muskan Khandelwal Pranjal Kulkarni Raavi Pradeep Ravleen Malhotra Rhythm Garg Rishik Reddy Riya Gulati Sahaj Phalorh Sakshi Gupta Shivam Bansal Shivangi Sinha Shivani Gupta Shivansh Gupta Siddharth Jain Sreelekha Kakulavarapu Stuti Juyal Vaidehi Agarwal Vaibhav Agrawal Special Thanks: Mugdha Rastogi for her leadership and editorial guidance throughout the development of this casebook. A heartfelt thank you to all professors, alumni, industry experts, and students who contributed their time, mentorship, and insights to make this edition possible. #ISB #ConsultingClub #ISBHyderabad #ConsultingCasebook #MBA #ConsultingPrep #CasePreparation #ManagementConsulting #Strategy #ISBPGP #MBAJourney Indian School of Business

The Real-World Advantage of Case Studies | Alumni Srishti Bhadani Speaks . Ever wondered how the case study methodology shapes your thinking for real-world corporate challenges? 💼 In this insightful session, an esteemed IBS Bangalore alumni shares how learning through case studies helped him bridge the gap between academics and the corporate world. 👉 Discover how analytical thinking, decision-making, and practical problem-solving — the pillars of case-based learning — prepare MBA students to thrive in their careers. 🔹 Key Takeaways: - Real corporate benefits of case study methodology - How IBS’s teaching approach builds leadership skills - Alumni experiences and career growth stories 🎥 Presented by: IBS Bangalore #IBSBangalore #AlumniTalk #CaseStudyMethod #MBAJourney #CorporateReadiness #IBSExperience

Strategist - The Strategy and Consulting Club of MDI Gurgaon of Management Development Institute, Gurgaon was delighted to host Mr. Kashish Malhotra, Founder, gradnext and Ex-Senior Associate, BCG for an engaging and insightful session as part of our 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 (𝐒-𝐂𝐔𝐁𝐄) 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬! Mr. Kashish shared his valuable perspective on building a strong foundation for a career in consulting and offered actionable strategies to excel during case interviews. The session covered key themes such as: • Why consulting is a rewarding and dynamic career choice • How to develop a consulting mindset and start your preparation journey for case interviews effectively • Ways to maintain a MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) structure while solving business problems • Different types of cases asked in interviews by top consulting firms and how to approach them We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Kashish Malhotra for his time, enthusiasm, and for sharing his experiences that continue to inspire aspiring consultants at MDI Gurgaon. We look forward to many more such knowledge-packed interactions ahead! #Strategist #MDIGurgaon #SCube #Consulting #Strategy #Leadership #SpeakerSeries #Gradnext #BCG #MDIStrategist #MECE

𝗜𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝟯 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝟱.𝟬, Rachna Nath (𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿, Intueri Consulting) reminded us that success isn’t something to chase, it’s something that follows when you master your craft. 𝘌𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘦 “3 𝘐𝘥𝘪𝘰𝘵𝘴”, 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘱𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦. She emphasized the importance of mindset: shift from “know it all” to “learn it all.” In an industry that demands relevance over routine, empathy for others and for oneself is non-negotiable. Consultants must cultivate emotional intelligence and a hunger to grow, not just to fit in. 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘢 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘐𝘬𝘪 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘵, 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘳𝘦-𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶. Because in a world of constant motion, relevance begins with introspection. Watch the full panel here:  https://lnkd.in/gKwszdU4 #RachnaNath #IntueriConsulting #FULCRUM2025 #FULCRUM5.0 #XLRIJamshedpur #ReimaginingConsulting #XLRIConsultingClub #KCC #InnovationInConsulting #FutureOfConsulting #LeadershipThroughInnovation #AIAndConsulting #ClientValue #TransformWithAI #ConsultingReimagined #InspiringChange #XLRI #PGDMGM XLRI Jamshedpur

🎓 MBA Aspirants, it’s that time of the year again! ✨ The top B-schools in India have officially opened their application forms — and if you’re dreaming of a high-impact management career, this is your moment to take action. 🚀 From SPJIMR and XLRI to IIMs and FMS Delhi, the opportunities ahead are incredible — but so is the competition. Each institute brings its own unique value, culture, and strengths. 💡 Here’s a quick reminder before you apply: ✅ Research deeply — go beyond rankings, understand fit and learning environment. ✅ Check last dates carefully — many top colleges close forms earlier than expected. ✅ Be strategic — align your applications with your strengths (CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, etc.). ✅ Don’t just chase packages — look for growth, exposure, and alumni network. 🔥 2026 admissions are officially live, and your preparation today can define your leadership journey tomorrow. 💬 My advice: Start early, plan wisely, and give your best shot — the right MBA program can be a game changer! 👉 Which B-school are you aiming for this year? Let’s hear it in the comments! #MBAAdmissions #CAT2025 #XAT2025 #Bschool #CareerGrowth #MBAJourney #SPJIMR #XLRI #IIM #FMS #ProfessionalGrowth

🎓 From Classroom to Career – Lessons That Last 💼  At Management Education Research Institute (MERI), New Delhi every classroom experience builds the foundation for real-world success. Students develop the confidence to think strategically, communicate effectively, and lead with vision. With a strong focus on strategic thinking, negotiation, leadership, and financial literacy, MERI equips learners to turn insights into impact and ambitions into achievements. The journey from student to strategist begins here, where learning shapes leaders and education creates opportunity. 🌟 #meri #careerready #leadership #strategicthinking #negotiationskills #financialliteracy #professionalgrowth #businesseducation #futureleaders #successjourney Management Education Research Institute (MERI), New Delhi MERI COLLEGE Lalit Aggarwal Dr. Deepshikha Kalra Dr. S.K. PandeyLalit Aggarwal,lalit aggarwal,Prof. Ramakant Dwivedi,Dr. Deepshikha Kalra,Dr. Gurpreet Kaur Chhabra,Dr Pooja Singh Negi,Dr. Sarita Yadav,Dr.Shikha Gupta, Dr. Simranjeet Kaur Bagga,Dr. Simranjeet kaur Bagga,Dr. Stuti Narula Markan,Dr Prof Tapash Dey,Dr. Tapash Dey,Dr. Sachin Kumar Suryan,Prof. (Dr.) Umesh Gupta,Amit V Hans,Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi,University School of Management Studies, GGSIPU,Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak [MERI Group Of Institutions, Classroom to Career, Business Education, Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Negotiation Skills, Financial Literacy, Professional Development, Real-World Learning, Career Growth]

IIM Kozhikode & BEL Partner for Leadership and Management Excellence In a strategic move to strengthen leadership and business capabilities, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK). Through this collaboration, IIMK will design customised Professional Post Graduate Diploma (PPGD) programmes aimed at developing a skilled, future-ready workforce within BEL. The initial phase will focus on Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management, and General Management, with plans to expand into other key areas aligned with BEL’s evolving business priorities. This partnership reflects BEL’s commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence in the public sector ecosystem. #LeadershipDevelopment #IIMKozhikode #BEL #ManagementExcellence #PublicSector #SkillDevelopment