This reflection is based on my participation in the Corporate Connection event at Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM), engaging with students and professionals on leadership and industry relevance.
Corporate–Academia Conversations That Truly Matter
I recently had the opportunity to attend the Corporate Connection event at Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM). It was a space where industry experience and academic thinking came together in a meaningful and practical way.
Events like these go far beyond formal networking. They create shared understanding between future professionals and current industry leaders, helping bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world decision-making.
This session was no exception.
Why Corporate Connection Events Are Important
In a rapidly evolving business environment, the gap between theory and execution can widen quickly if students and professionals are not exposed to real industry perspectives.
What stood out during the discussions was a collective focus on:
- Real-world decision making
- Leadership under uncertainty
- The importance of systems over short-term tactics
- Preparing students for complexity, not just predefined roles
These conversations are essential for building future-ready talent.
Key Takeaways from the Event
The discussions highlighted a few consistent themes that resonated strongly across speakers and participants.
1. Industry Needs Systems Thinkers
Businesses today do not just need specialists. They need professionals who understand how systems connect across marketing, sales, operations, and leadership.
2. Academic Foundations Still Matter
Strong conceptual grounding enables professionals to adapt to changing environments, not just execute predefined playbooks.
3. Collaboration Creates Better Outcomes
When institutions like Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM) actively engage with industry voices, learning becomes contextual, relevant, and forward-looking.
Key Insight:
The most effective learning happens when academic foundations meet real-world complexity.
Personal Reflection
As someone working closely with growing businesses, I strongly believe that early exposure to real industry perspectives plays a critical role in shaping better decision-makers.
Attending this event reaffirmed the importance of:
- Clear thinking
- Structured problem-solving
- Long-term capability building
I appreciate the efforts by Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM) in creating platforms where such meaningful conversations can happen organically.
Event Highlights (Video)
Short moments from the event capture the energy, curiosity, and engagement that made this session impactful.
Location: Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi
Format: Corporate–Academia Interaction
Closing Thought
Industry–academia collaboration is no longer optional. It is essential.
Events like the Corporate Connection at Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management (LBSIM) remind us that learning, leadership, and relevance grow together when conversations are rooted in experience, openness, and real-world context.
Event attended by:
Abhra Banerjee