Workshop: Overview of Private Equity & Venture Capital, Virtual Workshop, IIM-Ahmedabad, January 2021
Capital & Private Equity (PE-VC) have been playing an increasingly important role in the development of entrepreneurship and in the growth of businesses in India. An understanding of this young industry and its practises will be beneficial for aspiring managers and for entrepreneurs. The workshop seeks to fulfil two objectives: a) an overview of PE-VC from the standpoint of aspirants seeking a career in this industry or who wish to familiarize themselves with it and b) an exposure to PE-VC & some guidelines for entrepreneurs seeking capital from them. The overview of PE-VC industry covers the principal stakeholders, regulations, structures, processes & practices of a PE-VC with a focus on the context in India. It covers various stages and life-cycle of an investment by a PE-VC, from receipt of a proposal through to exit from the investment. It touches upon softer aspects like selection of a PE-VC, when & how to approach them for raising capital and some do’s and don’ts. Various roles and competencies & skills required for a successful career in this industry are covered. The workshop is beneficial for participants seeking a career in the industry, & for interaction with PE-VCs in careers. Prerequisites: One course in Corporate Finance & Strategy each. Exposure to Corporate Law in a course preferred.
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"Entrepreneurship and Career Advise", Keynote Speech by Vivek Joshi, IIHMR University, Jaipur, Sep 26, 2019
"From Start-up to Scale-up", by Vivek Joshi, Center for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship, IIHMR University, Jaipur, Sep 25, 2019
Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business. It is about growth and scale-up of a business, which require, among other inputs, access to capital at appropriate stages. This workshop is designed to introduce growth oriented entrepreneurs to various avenues for raising capital, particularly venture capital.
Contents: • The entrepreneurial process • Introduction to Finance & Financial metrics • Understanding Venture Capital: What is it, When & How to Approach them • Understanding Venture Capital: Valuation & Structuring • Financing Options for an MSME • Useful Tools for a Growing Business • Entrepreneur Clinic to address specific queries on growth or Entrepreneur Speak: talk by an Entrepreneur. Program conducted by Mr. Vivek Joshi, a senior manager with experience in Venture Capital and in various Industries. He will cover a number of stages in the process of entrepreneurship, with focus on some of the stages important for growth. What does a Venture Capital firm look for, how to prepare for interacting with and receiving venture capital, and the key steps involved in raising funds from a VC. Key aspects of a Business Plan will be discussed. The presentation will cover aspects of key processes, importance of evolving appropriate structure, identifying KPIs, metrics and important ratios for a growth oriented business.
Brief profile: Qualifications: B.Tech (IIT-Bombay), M.S.Ch.E. (USA), PGDM (PGPX) (IIM-Ahmedabad). Vivek Joshi has more than 25 years of international management experience in several functions and industries, including 10 years in Private Equity. His experience includes Business Management, Innovation Management, Supply Chain Management and Investment Management. He has advised several investee companies & managed the investments up to making exits, and has been a Director on the Board of several companies across sectors. Prior to Private Equity, he was with HUL where he has worked in various functions and locations. He has worked in USA for a number of years in Consulting & Manufacturing, and was a licensed Chemical Engineer in California. He has been a mentor to several young professionals at various stages of their careers, and in entrepreneurship incubators. He is a Guest Faculty & an invited speaker on Strategy, Business Plans and Private Equity at various forums. His other interests include Yoga & geopolitical studies, in which he has several publications.
"From Start-up to Scale-up", by Vivek Joshi, Boeing University Innovation Leadership Development Program, National Center for Aerospace Innovation and Research, IIT-Bombay, July 24, 2019
"From Start-up to Scale-up", by Vivek Joshi, June 22, 2019, 9:30 am-1:30 pm, Venue: Maharashtra State Innovation Society, M.S. Guest House, Malabar Hills, Mumbai
From Start-up to Scale-up: Entrepreneurship, Scale-Up and Venture Capital, Ahmadabad Management Association, Ahmadabad, June 1, 2019
From Start-up to Scale-up: Entrepreneurship, Scale-Up and Venture Capital, Mumbai Fin-Tech Hub, Deloitte Digital, Rise, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Feb 14, 2019 https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6498901667830853632
From Start-up to Scale-up: Entrepreneurship, Scale-Up and Venture Capital, Ahmadabad Management Association, Ahmadabad, Feb 16, 2019.
Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business. It is about growth and scale-up of a business, which require, among other inputs, access to capital at appropriate stages. This workshop is designed to introduce growth oriented entrepreneurs to various avenues for raising capital, particularly venture capital.
Contents: • The entrepreneurial process • Introduction to Finance & Financial metrics • Understanding Venture Capital: What is it, When & How to Approach them • Understanding Venture Capital: Valuation & Structuring • Financing Options for an MSME • Useful Tools for a Growing Business • Entrepreneur Clinic to address specific queries on growth or Entrepreneur Speak: talk by an Entrepreneur. Program conducted by Mr. Vivek Joshi, a senior manager with experience in Venture Capital and in various Industries. He will cover a number of stages in the process of entrepreneurship, with focus on some of the stages important for growth. What does a Venture Capital firm look for, how to prepare for interacting with and receiving venture capital, and the key steps involved in raising funds from a VC. Key aspects of a Business Plan will be discussed. The presentation will cover aspects of key processes, importance of evolving appropriate structure, identifying KPIs, metrics and important ratios for a growth oriented business.
Workshop on Entrepreneurship, Scale-Up and Securing Finance, B-Nest, Bhopal Smart City, Jan 2019
Workshop: Overview of Private Equity & Venture Capital, IIM-Ahmedabad, November 2018
Venture Capital & Private Equity (PE-VC) have been playing an increasingly important role in the development of entrepreneurship and in the growth of businesses in India. An understanding of this young industry and its practises will be beneficial for aspiring managers and for entrepreneurs. The workshop seeks to fulfil two objectives: a) an overview of PE-VC from the standpoint of aspirants seeking a career in this industry or who wish to familiarize themselves with it and b) an exposure to PE-VC & some guidelines for entrepreneurs seeking capital from them. The overview of PE-VC industry covers the principal stakeholders, regulations, structures, processes & practices of a PE-VC with a focus on the context in India. It covers various stages and life-cycle of an investment by a PE-VC, from receipt of a proposal through to exit from the investment. It touches upon softer aspects like selection of a PE-VC, when & how to approach them for raising capital and some do’s and don’ts. Various roles and competencies & skills required for a successful career in this industry are covered. The workshop is beneficial for participants seeking a career in the industry, & for interaction with PE-VCs in careers. Prerequisites: One course in Corporate Finance & Strategy each. Exposure to Corporate Law in a course preferred.
Session 1: Overview of the industry, Stakeholders, Setting up and administration of a PE-VC fund. Session 2: Stages in selecting and evaluating investment proposals. Session 3: Regulatory aspects important for the industry, Regulators, Instruments and Legal considerations. Session 4: Entrepreneurship, Managing the investment through its life, & managing Exits.
Panel Discussion on Entrepreneurship, IIM-Ahmedabad
Panel Discussion on Entrepreneurship, IIM-Ahmedabad, September 2018
Part of the annual management events at IIM-Ahmedabad, the panel discussion addressed various aspects of entrepreneurship, growth opportunities and financing to an audience consisting of professionals, faculty and management students at Ahmedabad.
Panelists: Mr. Vivek Joshi, B.Tech (IIT, Bombay); M.S.Ch.E (USA), PGDM (IIM-Ahmedabad). Vivek Joshi has more than 25 years of international management experience in several functions and industries. His experience includes Business Management, Innovation Management, Supply Chain Management and Project Management and Venture Capital. Mr. Joshi has been a Director on the Board of several companies across sectors like Industrials, Healthcare and Consumer goods. Prior to Private Equity, he was with Hindustan Unilever Ltd where he has worked in various functions and locations. He has worked in California and Florida for a number of years in Consulting and Process Engineering.
Start-Up to Scale-Up for Pharma and R&D
Webinar: Start-Up to Scale-Up for Pharma and R&D, August 2018
The webinar was delivered to a society of pharmaceutical professionals in Mumbai. It addressed the broader principles of scaling-up businesses, with focus on pharmaceutical industry and R&D led businesses.
Contents: • The entrepreneurial process • Introduction to Finance & Financial metrics • Understanding Venture Capital: What is it, When & How to Approach them • Structure of the Life-Sciences sector in India. Critical success factors. Understanding Venture Capital: Valuation & Structuring • Valuation of R&D led businesses. Financing Options for an MSME • Useful Tools for a Growing Business • Entrepreneur Clinic to address specific queries on growth or Entrepreneur Speak: talk by an Entrepreneur. Program conducted by Mr. Vivek Joshi, a senior manager with experience in Venture Capital and in various Industries. He will cover a number of stages in the process of entrepreneurship, with focus on some of the stages important for growth. What does a Venture Capital firm look for, how to prepare for interacting with and receiving venture capital, and the key steps involved in raising funds from a VC. Key aspects of a Business Plan will be discussed. The presentation will cover aspects of key processes, importance of evolving appropriate structure, identifying KPIs, metrics and important ratios for a growth oriented business.
Workshop on Entrepreneurship, Scale-Up and Securing Finance, July 2018
From Start-Up to Scale-Up (Venture Capital & Finance for Entrepreneurs), Ahmedabad Management Association
Workshop: From Start-Up to Scale-Up (Venture Capital & Finance for Entrepreneurs), Ahmedabad Management Association, February 2018
Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business. It is about growth and scale-up of a business, which require, among other inputs, access to capital at appropriate stages. This workshop is designed to introduce growth oriented entrepreneurs to various avenues for raising capital, particularly venture capital.
Contents: • The entrepreneurial process • Introduction to Finance & Financial metrics • Understanding Venture Capital: What is it, When & How to Approach them • Understanding Venture Capital: Valuation & Structuring • Financing Options for an MSME • Useful Tools for a Growing Business • Entrepreneur Clinic to address specific queries on growth or Entrepreneur Speak: talk by an Entrepreneur. Program conducted by Mr. Vivek Joshi, a senior manager with experience in Venture Capital and in various Industries. He will cover a number of stages in the process of entrepreneurship, with focus on some of the stages important for growth. What does a Venture Capital firm look for, how to prepare for interacting with and receiving venture capital, and the key steps involved in raising funds from a VC. Key aspects of a Business Plan will be discussed. The presentation will cover aspects of key processes, importance of evolving appropriate structure, identifying KPIs, metrics and important ratios for a growth oriented business.
Talk: The Next Decade & Its Impact on Business, Ahmedabad Management Association, February 2018
The next decade will witness significant changes and turbulence. This talk covers a structural analysis of the the forthcoming changes, their impacts and suggests how organizations can position themselves to manage business in an increasingly VUCA world.
https://youtu.be/1QXnXyc9xZs
Brief profile of Vivek Joshi: Qualifications: B.Tech (IIT-Bombay), M.S.Ch.E. (USA), PGDM (PGPX) (IIM-Ahmedabad). Vivek Joshi has more than 25 years of international management experience in several functions and industries, including 10 years in Private Equity. His experience includes Business Management, Innovation Management, Supply Chain Management and Investment Management. He has advised several investee companies & managed the investments up to making exits, and has been a Director on the Board of several companies across sectors. Prior to Private Equity, he was with HUL where he has worked in various functions and locations. He has worked in USA for a number of years in Consulting & Manufacturing, and was a licensed Chemical Engineer in California. He has been a mentor to several young professionals at various stages of their careers, and in entrepreneurship incubators. He is a Guest Faculty & an invited speaker on Strategy, Business Plans and Private Equity at various forums. His other interests include Yoga & geopolitical studies, in which he has several publications.
Workshop: From Start-Up to Scale-Up (Venture Capital & Finance for Entrepreneurs), Ahmedabad Management Association, November 2017
Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business. It is about growth and scale-up of a business, which require, among other inputs, access to capital at appropriate stages. This workshop is designed to introduce growth oriented entrepreneurs to various avenues for raising capital, particularly venture capital.
Contents: • The entrepreneurial process • Introduction to Finance & Financial metrics • Understanding Venture Capital: What is it, When & How to Approach them • Understanding Venture Capital: Valuation & Structuring • Financing Options for an MSME • Useful Tools for a Growing Business • Entrepreneur Clinic to address specific queries on growth or Entrepreneur Speak: talk by an Entrepreneur. Program conducted by Mr. Vivek Joshi, a senior manager with experience in Venture Capital and in various Industries. He will cover a number of stages in the process of entrepreneurship, with focus on some of the stages important for growth. What does a Venture Capital firm look for, how to prepare for interacting with and receiving venture capital, and the key steps involved in raising funds from a VC. Key aspects of a Business Plan will be discussed. The presentation will cover aspects of key processes, importance of evolving appropriate structure, identifying KPIs, metrics and important ratios for a growth oriented business.
Workshop: Overview of Private Equity & Venture Capital, IIM-Ahmedabad, November 2017
Venture Capital & Private Equity (PE-VC) have been playing an increasingly important role in the development of entrepreneurship and in the growth of businesses in India. An understanding of this young industry and its practises will be beneficial for aspiring managers and for entrepreneurs. The workshop seeks to fulfil two objectives: a) an overview of PE-VC from the standpoint of aspirants seeking a career in this industry or who wish to familiarize themselves with it and b) an exposure to PE-VC & some guidelines for entrepreneurs seeking capital from them. The overview of PE-VC industry covers the principal stakeholders, regulations, structures, processes & practices of a PE-VC with a focus on the context in India. It covers various stages and life-cycle of an investment by a PE-VC, from receipt of a proposal through to exit from the investment. It touches upon softer aspects like selection of a PE-VC, when & how to approach them for raising capital and some do’s and don’ts. Various roles and competencies & skills required for a successful career in this industry are covered. The workshop is beneficial for participants seeking a career in the industry, & for interaction with PE-VCs in careers. Prerequisites: One course in Corporate Finance & Strategy each. Exposure to Corporate Law in a course preferred.
Session 1: Overview of the industry, Stakeholders, Setting up and administration of a PE-VC fund. Session 2: Stages in selecting and evaluating investment proposals. Session 3: Regulatory aspects important for the industry, Regulators, Instruments and Legal considerations. Session 4: Managing the investment through its life, & managing Exits.
Brief profile of Vivek Joshi: Qualifications: B.Tech (IIT-Bombay), M.S.Ch.E. (USA), PGDM (PGPX) (IIM-Ahmedabad). Vivek Joshi has more than 25 years of international management experience in several functions and industries, including 10 years in Private Equity. His experience includes Business Management, Innovation Management, Supply Chain Management and Investment Management. He has advised several investee companies & managed the investments up to making exits, and has been a Director on the Board of several companies across sectors. Prior to Private Equity, he was with HUL where he has worked in various functions and locations. He has worked in USA for a number of years in Consulting & Manufacturing, and was a licensed Chemical Engineer in California. He has been a mentor to several young professionals at various stages of their careers, and in entrepreneurship incubators. He is a Guest Faculty & an invited speaker on Strategy, Business Plans and Private Equity at various forums. His other interests include Yoga & geopolitical studies, in which he has several publications.
Workshop: "Advanced Perspectives on Strategy & Organization Design", delivered to Consultants at a Advisory Firm, June 2017.
Strategy traces its origins to the Greek word “stratagos”, which means the art of general-ship. It is a relatively young discipline in management, and was formalized in the 1950s. Over the years, it has evolved & become a multidisciplinary field, with inputs from macro & micro economics, finance, marketing, cognitive processes & human relations. Like other disciplines in a fast moving 21st century, this field is also evolving rapidly. In the past Strategy has not been a strength of businesses in India. In an increasingly volatile & uncertain world, young entrepreneurial firms as well as established businesses will need to enhance their capabilities in formulation and execution of Strategy. “Advanced Perspectives in Strategy & Organization Design” is designed for managers with preferably 10 years of experience and some exposure to concepts in Strategic Management, and MBA students with several years of experience like in an Executive MBA program. It seeks to deepen the participants’ appreciation of forthcoming changes in the Environment from a managerial perspective. It provides a holistic perspective on the principles, drivers & evolution of the tools typically used for analyzing the Industry, & for Strategy Formulation at the firm-level. Some of the traditional frameworks for understanding Industry & Firm level responses will be revisited, and the principles & practices of how a Firm can respond in a “VUCA” world will be discussed. The analysis will drill down to examining closely the principles & future evolution of Organization Design as a response of the firm. Several business-related examples will be discussed. The content will address both theory & practise, with bias towards appreciating the nuances of business application of various concepts in Strategy. A fuller version of “Advanced Perspectives in Strategy” is conducted over four two sessions of 1.5 hours each.
Flow of the Discussions: Overview of the field of Strategy & drivers of its evolution, Leading schools of thought, Introduction to a Case, Strategic Thinking & Good habits of Strategists. Introduction to 3 practical frameworks, Understanding the drivers & direction of a VUCA Environment, Closer examination of current popular frameworks for Industry & Strategy analysis in light of the VUCA Environment, Industry & Firm-level responses, examples drawn from industry. Understanding of Organization Design as an enabler of Firm-level response
Keynote Speech: Incite 2016 - Initiative in Central India Towards Entrepreneurship, Vidarbha Industries Association and IIM-Nagpur, March 2016
Workshop: Overview of Private Equity & Venture Capital, IIM-Ahmedabad, January 2017 (full day workshop)
Workshop: "Advanced Perspectives on Strategy & Organization Design", delivered to Consultants at a Advisory Firm, June 2017.
Strategy traces its origins to the Greek word “stratagos”, which means the art of general-ship. It is a relatively young discipline in management, and was formalized in the 1950s. Over the years, it has evolved & become a multidisciplinary field, with inputs from macro & micro economics, finance, marketing, cognitive processes & human relations. Like other disciplines in a fast moving 21st century, this field is also evolving rapidly. In the past Strategy has not been a strength of businesses in India. In an increasingly volatile & uncertain world, young entrepreneurial firms as well as established businesses will need to enhance their capabilities in formulation and execution of Strategy. “Advanced Perspectives in Strategy & Organization Design” is designed for managers with preferably 10 years of experience and some exposure to concepts in Strategic Management, and MBA students with several years of experience like in an Executive MBA program. It seeks to deepen the participants’ appreciation of forthcoming changes in the Environment from a managerial perspective. It provides a holistic perspective on the principles, drivers & evolution of the tools typically used for analyzing the Industry, & for Strategy Formulation at the firm-level. Some of the traditional frameworks for understanding Industry & Firm level responses will be revisited, and the principles & practices of how a Firm can respond in a “VUCA” world will be discussed. The analysis will drill down to examining closely the principles & future evolution of Organization Design as a response of the firm. Several business-related examples will be discussed. The content will address both theory & practise, with bias towards appreciating the nuances of business application of various concepts in Strategy. A fuller version of “Advanced Perspectives in Strategy” is conducted over four two sessions of 1.5 hours each.
Flow of the Discussions: Overview of the field of Strategy & drivers of its evolution, Leading schools of thought, Introduction to a Case, Strategic Thinking & Good habits of Strategists. Introduction to 3 practical frameworks, Understanding the drivers & direction of a VUCA Environment, Closer examination of current popular frameworks for Industry & Strategy analysis in light of the VUCA Environment, Industry & Firm-level responses, examples drawn from industry. Understanding of Organization Design as an enabler of Firm-level response
Keynote Speech: Incite 2016 - Initiative in Central India Towards Entrepreneurship, Vidarbha Industries Association and IIM-Nagpur, March 2016
Workshop: Overview of Private Equity & Venture Capital, IIM-Ahmedabad, January 2017 (full day workshop)
Workshop: From Start-Up to Scale-Up (Venture Capital & Finance for Entrepreneurs), Ahmedabad Management Association, November 2017
Entrepreneurship is not just about starting a business. It is about growth and scale-up of a business, which require, among other inputs, access to capital at appropriate stages. This workshop is designed to introduce growth oriented entrepreneurs to various avenues for raising capital, particularly venture capital.
Contents: • The entrepreneurial process • Introduction to Finance & Financial metrics • Understanding Venture Capital: What is it, When & How to Approach them • Understanding Venture Capital: Valuation & Structuring • Financing Options for an MSME • Useful Tools for a Growing Business • Entrepreneur Clinic to address specific queries on growth or Entrepreneur Speak: talk by an Entrepreneur. Program conducted by Mr. Vivek Joshi, a senior manager with experience in Venture Capital and in various Industries. He will cover a number of stages in the process of entrepreneurship, with focus on some of the stages important for growth. What does a Venture Capital firm look for, how to prepare for interacting with and receiving venture capital, and the key steps involved in raising funds from a VC. Key aspects of a Business Plan will be discussed. The presentation will cover aspects of key processes, importance of evolving appropriate structure, identifying KPIs, metrics and important ratios for a growth oriented business.
Faculty : Mr. Vivek Joshi, B.Tech (IIT, Bombay); M.S.Ch.E (USA), PGDM (IIM-Ahmedabad). Vivek Joshi has more than 25 years of international management experience in several functions and industries. His experience includes Business Management, Innovation Management, Supply Chain Management and Project Management and Venture Capital. Mr. Joshi has been a Director on the Board of several companies across sectors like Industrials, Healthcare and Consumer goods. Prior to Private Equity, he was with Hindustan Unilever Ltd where he has worked in various functions and locations. He has worked in California and Florida for a number of years in Consulting and Process Engineering.
Workshop: Overview of Private Equity & Venture Capital, IIM-Ahmedabad, November 2017
Venture Capital & Private Equity (PE-VC) have been playing an increasingly important role in the development of entrepreneurship and in the growth of businesses in India. An understanding of this young industry and its practises will be beneficial for aspiring managers and for entrepreneurs. The workshop seeks to fulfil two objectives: a) an overview of PE-VC from the standpoint of aspirants seeking a career in this industry or who wish to familiarize themselves with it and b) an exposure to PE-VC & some guidelines for entrepreneurs seeking capital from them. The overview of PE-VC industry covers the principal stakeholders, regulations, structures, processes & practices of a PE-VC with a focus on the context in India. It covers various stages and life-cycle of an investment by a PE-VC, from receipt of a proposal through to exit from the investment. It touches upon softer aspects like selection of a PE-VC, when & how to approach them for raising capital and some do’s and don’ts. Various roles and competencies & skills required for a successful career in this industry are covered. The workshop is beneficial for participants seeking a career in the industry, & for interaction with PE-VCs in careers. Prerequisites: One course in Corporate Finance & Strategy each. Exposure to Corporate Law in a course preferred.
Session 1: Overview of the industry, Stakeholders, Setting up and administration of a PE-VC fund. Session 2: Stages in selecting and evaluating investment proposals. Session 3: Regulatory aspects important for the industry, Regulators, Instruments and Legal considerations. Session 4: Managing the investment through its life, & managing Exits.
Brief profile of Vivek Joshi: Qualifications: B.Tech (IIT-Bombay), M.S.Ch.E. (USA), PGDM (PGPX) (IIM-Ahmedabad). Vivek Joshi has more than 25 years of international management experience in several functions and industries, including 10 years in Private Equity. His experience includes Business Management, Innovation Management, Supply Chain Management and Investment Management. He has advised several investee companies & managed the investments up to making exits, and has been a Director on the Board of several companies across sectors. Prior to Private Equity, he was with HUL where he has worked in various functions and locations. He has worked in USA for a number of years in Consulting & Manufacturing, and was a licensed Chemical Engineer in California. He has been a mentor to several young professionals at various stages of their careers, and in entrepreneurship incubators. He is a Guest Faculty & an invited speaker on Strategy, Business Plans and Private Equity at various forums. His other interests include Yoga & geopolitical studies, in which he has several publications.
Workshop: "Advanced Perspectives on Strategy & Organization Design", delivered to Consultants at a Advisory Firm, June 2017.
Strategy traces its origins to the Greek word “stratagos”, which means the art of general-ship. It is a relatively young discipline in management, and was formalized in the 1950s. Over the years, it has evolved & become a multidisciplinary field, with inputs from macro & micro economics, finance, marketing, cognitive processes & human relations. Like other disciplines in a fast moving 21st century, this field is also evolving rapidly. In the past Strategy has not been a strength of businesses in India. In an increasingly volatile & uncertain world, young entrepreneurial firms as well as established businesses will need to enhance their capabilities in formulation and execution of Strategy. “Advanced Perspectives in Strategy & Organization Design” is designed for managers with preferably 10 years of experience and some exposure to concepts in Strategic Management, and MBA students with several years of experience like in an Executive MBA program. It seeks to deepen the participants’ appreciation of forthcoming changes in the Environment from a managerial perspective. It provides a holistic perspective on the principles, drivers & evolution of the tools typically used for analyzing the Industry, & for Strategy Formulation at the firm-level. Some of the traditional frameworks for understanding Industry & Firm level responses will be revisited, and the principles & practices of how a Firm can respond in a “VUCA” world will be discussed. The analysis will drill down to examining closely the principles & future evolution of Organization Design as a response of the firm. Several business-related examples will be discussed. The content will address both theory & practise, with bias towards appreciating the nuances of business application of various concepts in Strategy. A fuller version of “Advanced Perspectives in Strategy” is conducted over four two sessions of 1.5 hours each.
Flow of the Discussions: Overview of the field of Strategy & drivers of its evolution, Leading schools of thought, Introduction to a Case, Strategic Thinking & Good habits of Strategists. Introduction to 3 practical frameworks, Understanding the drivers & direction of a VUCA Environment, Closer examination of current popular frameworks for Industry & Strategy analysis in light of the VUCA Environment, Industry & Firm-level responses, examples drawn from industry. Understanding of Organization Design as an enabler of Firm-level response