Kirti gupta

Students often study theory; you can provide the reality of how Fortune 500 companies actually operate. • Topic: From Shared Services to GBS: How companies move from simple cost-arbitrage to becoming value-driven "Global Capability Centers" (GCCs). • Topic: Operating Model Design: Explaining the "Build vs. Buy vs. Hybrid" decision-making process in global sourcing. 2. Digital Transformation & Future of Work This is arguably the most "in-demand" area for guest lectures. • Topic: AI & Automation in Corporate Functions: How GenAI is moving GBS beyond basic automation (RPA) to intelligent decision-making in Finance and HR. • Topic: The Digital Finance Function: Moving from record-to-report (R2R) to real-time predictive analytics. 3. Change Management & Global Leadership Consulting is as much about "people" as it is about "processes." • Topic: Leading Large-Scale Transformations: The psychology of change management when transitioning thousands of roles to a global delivery model. • Topic: Stakeholder Management: How to manage C-suite expectations and navigate corporate politics during a restructuring. 4. Specialized GBS Domains Depending on your specific project history, you can deep-dive into: • Finance Transformation: Working capital optimization, ESG reporting, and tax transparency. • Supply Chain & Procurement: Building resilient global supply chains using GBS hubs. • HR Transformation: Designing a global "Hire-to-Retire" journey in a decentralized world. 5. Career Readiness (The "Consulting Toolkit") Students are always eager to learn the "unspoken" skills of a top-tier consultant. • Topic: Structured Problem Solving: Using MECE (Mutually Exclusive, Collectively Exhaustive) and hypothesis-driven approaches. • Topic: Storylining & Executive Communication: How to turn complex data into a 3-slide deck for a CFO. • Topic: The Life of a Consultant: Bridging the gap between academic theory and the high-pressure environment of GBS consulting.

I run the entire learning for annual new journey for my CFTs every year for over 100 students per batch to get them ready for Buisness consulting and GBS setup

Interest: Giving back to the community for what I have achieved in life Lecturing style: I love to treat my lecture hall like a high-stakes strategy room. My style is built on Gamified Consulting—it’s fast, functional, and designed to be a blast while pushing people to think on their feet. Here is how I run my sessions: The "Client Engagement" Framework I don’t really have "students"; I have Junior Associates. We don't just go through "slides"; we tackle Project Briefs. From the moment they walk in, they aren't just memorizing theory—they are on the clock for a fictional client who needs a solution yesterday. High-Stakes Mechanics I keep the energy high by injecting the pressure of the consulting world into the "game": • The 30-Second Insight: I’ll flash a complex data deck on the screen. They have 30 seconds to find the "one big truth" before it’s gone. It trains them to cut through the noise instantly. • The CEO Elevator Pitch: I might stop mid-lecture and play the role of a skeptical CEO. A student gets 60 seconds to "sell" me on the concept we just covered. • The Market Pivot: Just when a team thinks they’ve cracked the case, I’ll throw in a "Market Shift"—a new variable that breaks their strategy and forces them to pivot in real-time. The "Partner" Track Participation isn't about grades; it’s about Billable Hours and Client Equity. • Rank Ups: Everyone starts as an Intern. As they deliver "high-value insights," they move up to Associate, Manager, and eventually Partner. • Veto Power: Top-performing "Consultants" earn the right to influence the next "Project" we take on, giving them real skin in the game. Why I Do It The "fun" comes from the healthy competition and the rush of solving a puzzle under pressure. By the time the session ends, they haven't just sat through a lecture; they’ve "billed" an hour of high-level strategic thinking. It’s loud, it’s intense, and it’s a lot more memorable than a standard PowerPoint.