In today’s fast-paced, data-rich business environment, companies need more than just instinct — they need informed, forward-looking insights. Faculty members of management institutes bring a powerful blend of academic rigor, domain expertise, and analytical clarity. With exposure across sectors, a deep understanding of business theory, and a track record of solving complex problems, they serve as valuable thought partners capable of generating real solutions for actual business challenges.

• a. When to use: When facing challenges that require deep expertise, faculty members can step in as trusted learning partners—not just as subject experts, but as strategic contributors. With their research-driven mindset and industry awareness, they can support a variety of business priorities, from shaping strategic growth decisions and optimizing internal processes to proposing improvements to your hiring pipeline and employer branding. Think of them as consultants or advisors who bring fresh ideas, structured problem-solving, and a strong commitment to practical impact by being your learning partners.
• b. Time Frame:Depends on the scope of the assignment
• c. Benefits:Partnering with a faculty expert provides your organization access to sharp, research-driven analysis and practical insights tailored to your business needs. These trained subject matter experts can support you in areas beyond your current core strengths and help you develop the specialized skillsets you aim to incorporate. By collaborating with a faculty learning partner, you gain:

• Support in creating solutions aligned with long-term organizational goals
• Improved decision-making through structured analysis and fresh perspectives
• Potential co-creation of frameworks, models, or case material that can be revisited over time

In a world of constant change, upskilling employees is no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative. Faculty members from business schools bring a unique advantage to corporate training: they blend deep subject expertise, industry-relevant content, and proven teaching methods to build important competencies. Whatever your need, faculty-led programs are designed to be practical, impactful, and tailored to your workforce. They not only deliver knowledge but also spark critical thinking, encourage reflection, build skills, and help teams apply concepts in real time, ensuring that learning translates into lasting performance improvement.

• When to use: Engage a faculty member when your organization wants to upskill employees in either technical or behavioral areas. Whether you're onboarding a new team, preparing managers for leadership roles, or closing a skill gap in a key department, faculty trainers can custom-design impactful interventions aligned with your business needs
• Time frame: This will depend on the scope of the workshop
• Benefits: Engaging faculty as corporate trainers provides a powerful and cost-effective alternative to traditional training providers. Faculty members possess deep subject matter expertise gained through years of academic study, research, and teaching, giving them an advantage in simplifying complex concepts, tailoring content to diverse learner groups, and employing proven methods to ensure high retention and practical application. Essentially, you receive high-quality training designed to produce results without the high costs often linked to corporate trainers, offering better value with credibility and insight derived from close work with both academic theory and real-world business issues.

These are industry-focused, time-bound projects (usually 4–8 weeks) that tackle specific business challenges or opportunities faced by your organization. Designed as part of the academic curriculum rather than internships, these projects are guided by experienced faculty and carried out by a team of postgraduate management students.

• a. When to use: For short projects focused on data collection, initial exploration, or minimal problem-solving, consider assigning live projects to students. Faculty can help companies leverage students effectively, as they understand academic requirements and are aware of their students' skill sets. This approach is ideal for companies that:

• Seek fresh ideas or process improvement suggestions
• Want structured analysis without a long-term commitment
• Value expert oversight with student execution
• Aim to support management education through real-world exposure

• b. Time frame: One month for a full-time project or two to four months for a part-time project.
• c. Benefits: You gain access to high-quality talent under the expert guidance of faculty. Unlike internships that happen only once a year, these projects can be undertaken by students throughout the year instead of hiring professionals, which can be be expensive. It provides a meaningful way to engage with the academic ecosystem without onboarding interns or consultants.