{"id":9681,"date":"2026-07-16T17:13:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T17:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/isbr-business-school-thought-leadership-recognized-at-christ-universitys-career-insider-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T12:39:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T07:09:29","slug":"isbr-business-school-thought-leadership-recognized-at-christ-universitys-career-insider-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/isbr-business-school-thought-leadership-recognized-at-christ-universitys-career-insider-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"ISBR Business School&#8217;s Thought Leadership Recognized at CHRIST University&#8217;s Career Insider 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A powerful dialogue on careers, employability, lifelong learning, and the future of work brings together industry leaders from EY, Ascent Capital, KPMG, and Deloitte.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bengaluru, July 2026:<\/strong><br>In a recognition of ISBR Business School\u2019s growing influence in shaping industry-ready talent and<br>advancing management education, Dr. Manish Kothari, President, ISBR Business School, was<br>invited by EDEC \u2013 The Business Society, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, to<br>moderate the prestigious Corporate Panel at Career Insider 2026. The event brought together<br>over 2,000 students seeking insights into career planning, professional growth, and the evolving<br>world of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Beyond Career Choices: Building Career Capability<\/strong><br>Dr. Kothari encouraged students to move beyond choosing careers and instead focus on<br>building capabilities. He emphasized that long-term success comes from continuous learning,<br>adaptability, integrity, and creating value. Throughout the discussion, the panel agreed that<br>industries, technologies, and business models will continue to evolve, making learning agility<br>one of the most valuable professional attributes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What Recruiters Really Look For<\/strong><br>The discussion explored what organizations truly value in fresh graduates. Beyond academic<br>scores, the panel highlighted problem-solving ability, communication skills, curiosity,<br>professionalism, teamwork, and ethical conduct as the qualities that differentiate successful<br>professionals. Students were reminded that while a r\u00e9sum\u00e9 may open a door, sustained growth<br>depends upon capability and character.<br><br><strong>Understanding High-Impact Careers<\/strong><br>The panel demystified careers in People Consulting, Venture Capital, Deal Advisory, Mergers &amp;<br>Acquisitions, and Indirect Tax, explaining the strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and<br>collaboration required behind complex business decisions. Students gained practical insights<br>into the realities of these highly sought-after professions.<br><br><strong>Preparing for Careers Before Graduation<\/strong><br>A major takeaway was that career preparation should begin from the first year of college.<br>Students were encouraged to pursue internships, strengthen communication skills, build<br>financial literacy, stay informed about industry developments, and actively participate in<br>leadership opportunities. The panel emphasized that successful careers are built through<br>consistent preparation rather than last-minute effort.<br><br><strong>Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work<\/strong><br>The discussion addressed the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence on careers. The panel<br>concluded that AI will transform jobs rather than eliminate human potential. Students were<br>encouraged to develop uniquely human capabilities such as creativity, judgment, emotional<br>intelligence, leadership, and innovation while embracing AI as a productivity partner.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"9679\" src=\"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC03447-1024x575-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9679\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"9680\" src=\"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC03464-1024x575-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9680\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>A Shared Vision Between Academia and Industry<\/strong><br>The event reinforced the importance of strong collaboration between educational institutions<br>and industry. The philosophy discussed during the session closely aligns with ISBR Business<br>School\u2019s commitment to experiential learning, industry integration, entrepreneurship, global<br>exposure, and future-focused management education.<br><br><strong>Recognition of ISBR\u2019s Leadership<\/strong><br>The invitation extended by CHRIST University reflects the growing recognition of ISBR Business<br>School\u2019s contribution to management education, employability, and industry engagement. By<br>moderating this prestigious panel, Dr. Manish Kothari further strengthened ISBR\u2019s position as a<br>thought leader in preparing future-ready professionals.<br><br><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><br>As the session concluded, students were left with a powerful message: careers are not defined<br>by a single degree or designation but by continuous learning, adaptability, resilience, and the<br>ability to create value. Career Insider 2026 successfully brought together academia and industry<br>to inspire the next generation of professionals, while reaffirming ISBR Business School\u2019s<br>commitment to developing responsible, competent, and future-ready leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quote<\/strong><br><em>\u201cThe future rewards those who remain learners throughout their lives. Careers are not built by chance; they are built by choices made consistently over time.\u201d<br>\u2014 Dr. Manish Kothari, President, ISBR Business School<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong>About ISBR Business School: <\/strong>ISBR Business School, located in Bangalore, India, is a premier institution dedicated to providing world-class education in business and management. Accredited by the NBA and recognized by the Association of Indian Universities and the Ministry of HRD, Government of India, ISBR has consistently been ranked as a platinum institute by AICTE-CII. With a diverse student body, a strong emphasis on industry collaboration, and a curriculum designed to foster innovation and leadership, ISBR Business School is committed to shaping the business leaders of tomorrow. The school\u2019s robust placement record and partnerships with top global companies underscore its commitment to excellence and career readiness for its students<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A powerful dialogue on careers, employability, lifelong learning, and the future of work brings together industry leaders from EY, Ascent<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":0,"featured_media":9682,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1017],"tags":[405,3961,1000,3962,3963,2828,18,3964,3965,3966],"class_list":["post-9681","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-leadership-series","tag-artificial-intelligence","tag-career-insider-2026","tag-christ-university","tag-corporate-panel","tag-employability","tag-future-of-work","tag-isbr-business-school","tag-lifelong-learning","tag-manish-kothari","tag-thought-leadership"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9681","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9681"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9681\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11607,"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9681\/revisions\/11607"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9681"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9681"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9681"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}