{"id":9921,"date":"2026-09-10T17:31:34","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/?p=9921"},"modified":"2026-09-10T17:31:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:31:34","slug":"beyond-the-classroom-why-business-schools-run-tedx-events-and-what-it-means-for-your-mba","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isbr.in\/blogs\/beyond-the-classroom-why-business-schools-run-tedx-events-and-what-it-means-for-your-mba\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the Classroom: Why Business Schools Run TEDx Events and What It Means for Your MBA"},"content":{"rendered":"

BENGALURU<\/strong> \u2014 Addressing a fundamental question in modern management education, Dr. Manish Kothari<\/strong>, President of ISBR Business School, explores why building a TEDx platform is far more than an extra-curricular event<\/sup>. In his perspective, hosting a TEDx conference directly reflects real-world corporate decision-making under uncertainty, while serving as a testament to alumni engagement and institutional integrity<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

Core Insights Overview<\/h2>\n
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Perspective Area<\/strong><\/td>\nStrategic & Educational Impact<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Author & Thought Leader<\/strong><\/td>\nDr. Manish Kothari<\/strong> (President, ISBR Business School)<\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Core Topic<\/strong><\/td>\nThe Strategic Value of TEDx in Management Education<\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key MBA Competency<\/strong><\/td>\nDecision-making under uncertainty without textbook safety nets<\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Featured Alumni Speakers<\/strong><\/td>\nDr. Sourav Choudhury, Doel Bhattacharya, Saurabh Singh, Khushi Khater<\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Institutional Proof Point<\/strong><\/td>\nLong-term alumni loyalty and mentorship across generations<\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aligned Campus Ecosystems<\/strong><\/td>\nISBR Law College, ISBR College, ISBR College of Engineering & Technology<\/sup><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n

Beyond Spreadsheets: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty<\/h2>\n

Management education is often equated with financial modeling, case studies, and framework analysis<\/sup>. However, core business leadership centers on one fundamental capability: making sound, high-stakes decisions under conditions of uncertainty with limited information and under tight timelines<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

A TEDx platform mirrors this exact dynamic outside traditional academic frameworks<\/sup>:<\/p>\n

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  • Unscripted Leadership:<\/strong> Speakers on stage\u2014whether an aviation pioneer launching Asia\u2019s first sky taxi or an 18-year-old founding an enterprise for senior citizens\u2014share real-world decisions made without pre-existing playbooks.<\/li>\n
  • Developing Real Judgment:<\/strong> Teaching students to analyze decisions only after they have proven successful delivers hindsight; hosting a live platform for emerging ideas cultivates judgment while it is still forming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Alumni Spotlight: Then vs. Now<\/h2>\n

    The ultimate proof of an institution’s long-term value lies in its graduates<\/sup>. During TEDxISBR Bangalore 2026, four of the ten featured speakers were ISBR alumni who returned to share insights gained throughout their professional journeys<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

    1. Dr. Sourav Choudhury<\/h3>\n
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    • Then:<\/strong> FPM Scholar at the ISBR Research Centre.<\/li>\n
    • Now:<\/strong> Corporate leader with over 30 years of experience across multinationals like Nestl\u00e9 and McCormick, currently serving as Professor of Practice and Founder of Smarketing Strategy Consulting.<\/li>\n
    • Impact:<\/strong> Dr. Choudhury\u2019s journey illustrates the enduring bond between scholar and institution, evolving from student to industry veteran and returning as a mentor to train future business leaders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      2. Doel Bhattacharya<\/h3>\n
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      • Then:<\/strong> Double Gold Medalist and ISBR Gems Awardee.<\/li>\n
      • Now:<\/strong> Human resources executive, published author, researcher, and certified Toastmasters leader driving talent development and organizational culture.<\/li>\n
      • Impact:<\/strong> Returning to the stage where her academic journey began, Doel brought real-world perspectives on employee engagement and human-centric corporate leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        3. Saurabh Singh<\/h3>\n
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        • Then:<\/strong> Management scholar at ISBR Business School.<\/li>\n
        • Now:<\/strong> Head of Human Resources at Cin\u00e9polis, recognized 100Under40 professional, AI workflow developer, and documentary photographer.<\/li>\n
        • Impact:<\/strong> Demonstrates how foundational business education evolves into multi-faceted corporate leadership and technology adoption in changing markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          4. Khushi Khater<\/h3>\n
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          • Then:<\/strong> BBA Scholar (Batch 2019\u201322) at ISBR College.<\/li>\n
          • Now:<\/strong> Karmaveer Chakra recipient, published poet, Josh Talks speaker, and Board Director at the Rotary Club.<\/li>\n
          • Impact:<\/strong> Highlights the rapid progression from undergraduate study to national social impact advocacy and youth leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Alignment Between External Platforms and Internal Values<\/h2>\n

            An institution’s external initiatives must align with its internal practices<\/sup>. The same philosophy that drives TEDxISBR\u2014building through deliberate choices\u2014has shaped the expansion of the broader ISBR academic ecosystem<\/sup>:<\/p>\n

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            • ISBR Law College:<\/strong> Established from the choice that corporate strategy requires deep legal integration.<\/li>\n
            • ISBR College:<\/strong> Created to provide undergraduate scholars with the same academic rigor standard in MBA programs.<\/li>\n
            • ISBR College of Engineering and Technology:<\/strong> Founded on the principle that future executives must both build and manage emerging technologies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              The True Return on Investment for MBA Scholars<\/h2>\n

              While hosting a TEDx event does not map directly to standard ranking methodologies or accreditation metrics, it delivers an unscripted demonstration of institutional quality<\/sup>. It shows, in real time, that graduates choose to align with their alma mater years after completing their degrees<\/sup>.<\/p>\n

              For prospective management scholars evaluating business schools, TEDxISBR offers a clear answer to a fundamental question: ISBR trains leaders to make confident, ethical, and structured decisions when the final outcome is not yet known<\/sup>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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