The Business Strategy Institute is a Think tank of Business practitioners and renowned professors of Business Strategy who are on a mission to demystify the science and art of business strategy. They wish to inculcate the foundational skill of Business Acumen, Strategic thinking, among Students, managers and Entrepreneurs of today. Enabling development of an ”Universal Strategic Lens”® a clutter free, function & industry-agnostic and level-independent mindset for strategy in business.
Its never too late to Start thinking Strategically. Use our easy to understand framework to give direction to your business and drive essential growth and profitability.
Enhance your role by implementing Strategies for your role/ desk and drive growth.
Transform academic insights into practical, real-world application in your Placement interviews and Entry level roles.
The Business Strategy Institutes workshops and courses are designed to enhance your understanding of business fundamentals, develop a strategic mindset, improve your decision-making skills and understand the short and long term consequences of these decisions. All in all develop a Universal Strategic Lens ® enabling you to drive growth and success in your business and organization.
The workshops are ideal for entrepreneurs, business owners, managers, professionals looking to strengthen their business and financial acumen capabilities. Students who are about to pass out of MBA & PGDM courses will benefit by better responses in their pre-placement interviews and early career performance.
For Entrepreneurs’ and working professionals no prior knowledge is required. The workshop is structured to accommodate beginners while providing value to those with some experience.
MBA/ PGDM Student workshop pre-supposes some understanding of accounting and business concepts.
The course uses a mix of experiential learning tools, business simulations, case studies, and interactive sessions to ensure practical understanding and engagement. The course will enable you to craft your Business Strategies using the knowledge gained and take business decisions of your own simulated businesses, make mistakes and learn from them, instead of learning from mistakes in real life.
The course can be delivered in live Online mode combining traditional classroom sessions with high-tech tools. For partner institutions and corporate bodies, we can also have the workshop in face-to-face mode.
The duration varies as per the audience. For Students, the course has 20 Hour contact and additional work by the learners, spread over 7 days.
For Entrepreneurs it is a 4 day continuous.
For managers and working professionals also it is 3-4 days continuous.
Yes Students undergo a certification exam, Entrepreneurs, managers and working professionals earn the certification based unsatisfactory completion of the course.
Entrepreneurs will be able to think Strategically and create a strategy for their Business and continuously evolve using “The Universal Strategic Lens”®.
Managers and Working Professionals at all levels will be able to approach their roles with a Intrapreneurial, Business Owners mindset and over come barriers to career growth and performance. They will gain enhanced problem solving and critical thinking skills, which would stand them out against their co-workers.
Students will gain an integrative understanding of acquired Business knowledge with which they can face the pre-placement events confidently, and apply “The Universal Strategic Lens”® to their new roles and work at a level higher than others.
TBSI will be advertising open slots for each group of learners on social media. Interested persons can enrol for an introductory workshop, where the programs will be explained in greater detail.
Our workshops have very small intake to ensure individual attention and interaction with the instructor, query resolution and interaction between participants. Enrolment slots are available on first come first serve basis.
The course is probably the best value for money workshop of its kind anywhere in the world. For detailed costs and additional benefits on offer please participate in our one hour introductory workshop through the link on the website.
“Transformative Learning Experience”
The Business Acumen & Strategy Mastery Program was a game-changer for me. It allowed me to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world application. Through the Capstone 2.0 Business Simulation, I gained a hands-on understanding of how a business operates. While my virtual business didn’t perform well, the experience taught me invaluable lessons from failure—lessons that would be far more costly in real life. This program truly enhanced my strategic thinking and business acumen.
“Super Learning”
I participated in this program as part of my college curriculum, thanks to our collaboration with Mr. Ajit Patel’s team. The Capstone 2.0 Business Simulation gave me a rare opportunity to understand how a real business works without the risks of actual investment. I learned how every function contributes to creating value. While my first attempt at running a business in the simulation was a failure, it taught me invaluable lessons, and I improved significantly on my second attempt. It was a true eye-opener that strengthened my business acumen and strategic thinking.
“Huge learnings”
Our L&D department organized this program as part of a professional development initiative. Competing in teams using the Capstone 2.0 Business Simulation was a refreshing experience compared to traditional lectures and outdated team-building activities. I learned that strategy isn’t just for top management—I can apply these concepts at my level. Now, I view my own role as if it’s a business in itself, driving value and growth.
“Highly enlightening program”
This program reminded me of the importance of breaking out of functional silos. Often, we get consumed by short-term KPIs and forget the ultimate goal: delivering value to the customer. The Capstone 2.0 simulation helped me see how every function must align strategically to serve stakeholders better. It was a game-changing perspective shift that enhanced my business strategy skills.
“I started Understanding Finance”
As a sales professional, I often guide channel partners on financial matters, but I used to struggle with articulating the financial impacts of marketing and sales decisions. The Capstone simulation-based Strategy Mastery Program completely changed that. Now, I fully understand how finance integrates with sales, marketing, and operations, making my advice more impactful. I wish I could do this program again—it’s invaluable!
“Connecting HR to Business Value”
As an HR professional, it’s challenging to demonstrate the value of HR investments to top management. This program, especially with the Capstone 2.0 Business Simulation, helped me and my Unit Head see how HR contributes to long-term business value. I now confidently present HR initiatives as both short-term interventions and long-term capability-building efforts, clearly showing their strategic ROI.
“An eye opener”
This program is unlike any other workshop I’ve attended. The Capstone 2.0 Business Simulation, the most realistic I’ve ever experienced, made me create and implement my own strategy. Running a simulated business revealed my mistakes, which I corrected the second time, leading to success. Unlike plain lecture-based training, this hands-on approach transformed my understanding of strategic decision-making.
“Business experience without an MBA”
“As a dental clinic owner without an MBA, this program was incredibly accessible. The instructors avoided complex jargon and guided me through viewing my business using the Capstone simulation lens. Now, I understand the interconnections within my clinic and have shifted from taking shortcuts to adopting a long-term strategy for investments and decisions. This program made business strategy simple yet powerful.