Description of the Workshop
For India to become a leading innovative nation, we need a large number of young innovators. Organizations are seeking young talents with strong innovation skills to tackle the challenges of today’s BANI (brittle, anxious, non-linear, and incomprehensible) world. There are many innovative techniques and models available to use. However, many innovators find it challenging to apply these techniques and models effectively, which is why most innovation efforts fail. Without the right mindset, it is hard for innovators to use these tools properly. Students must start developing the right innovation mindset now, which will not only help them work on innovation projects more easily but also make them more attractive to employers. This workshop stands out from other innovation workshops – here one gets to develop the right innovation mindset. Participants will learn practical tips and tricks to strengthen their innovation skills and become genuinely innovative. This will help them apply any innovation models and techniques successfully.
Profile of the Instructor
Dr. Bala Ramadurai is an author, coach, consultant and professor. He has authored a book on Design Thinking called Karmic Design Thinking (https://dt.balaramadurai.net). He has 3 patents to his credit and 10+ publications in international research journals. He co-founded TRIZ Innovation India (https://trizindia.org) and is an Adjunct Professor at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (India) (https://www.sibmpune.edu.in), Universidad Panamericana (Mexico), Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies and National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (https://nptel.ac.in). He is also a board member of the Board of Studies for Symbiosis International University.
Mr. Sayantan Mukherjee is the Founder and Chief Innovation Architect at The Innovators’ Garage. He is also the Principal Innovation Advisor at Pravi, a high-tech company, and SOUL, an education-focused NGO. He is a venture consultant and has helped around 55 early-stage startup founders develop their problem-solution fit. He is a visiting Innovation trainer at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, and works with various corporates to help them develop impactful offerings. Previously, he was the Innovation Lead at Mahindra Research Valley, where he led innovation projects in the automotive and farm sectors.
Detailed plan of the Workshop
Day 1 : 26th June, 2025
Module Name:
Introduction to workshop and PERFECT the Innovation behaviors
Concepts Covered :
i) What is BANI
ii) What is PERFECT
Learning Outcomes :
Attendees will have an understanding of the innovation behaviors critical for success in the BANI world.
Day 2 : 27th June, 2025
Module Name :
Developing Innovation Mindset – I
Concepts Covered :
Four Innovation behaviors – Perceive, Enquire,Relate, Feel Out
Learning Outcomes :
Attendees will be able to practice the four types of innovation behaviors in their regular life
Day 3 : 28th June, 2025
Module Name :
Developing Innovation Mindset – II
Concepts Covered :
Two Innovation behaviors and one enabler – Engage, Communicate, and Tenacity
Learning Outcomes:
Attendees will be able to practice the four types of innovation behaviors and one enabler in their regular life
Intended Audience & Eligibility
Intended Audience :
Undergraduate, post-graduate students of any discipline and young working
professionals
Eligibility :
Participants must be doing or just completed under graduation or post-graduation in any subject or discipline from an Indian university.
Certification Criteria
Pre-workshop: A short survey for participating students
Post-workshop: One free interaction for doubt clearance after the workshop on a pull- basis from the participants.
Certification Criteria :
Attendance for 1 hour on all 3 days + Final project presentation participation. Class participation (based on faculty members’ subjective call)
Feedbacks from the previous participants
I attended a three-day session on “Building an Innovation Mindset” led by Bala Ramadurai Sir and Sayantan Mukherjee Sir, and it was an extremely insightful and transformative experience. The session covered a variety of frameworks and practical strategies for tackling complex challenges, with a key takeaway being the concept of starting with “perfect” — not perfection in the traditional sense, but a well-rounded approach involving perceiving, enquiring, relating, engaging, and communicating with tenacity. Staying committed and persistent, even in the face of obstacles, is critical to success. The interactive nature of the session, combined with hands-on activities, enabled me to immediately apply these concepts. The concept of breaking and forming habits through Motivation, Capability, and Prompt was especially effective, providing a clear path for behavior change. What stood out the most was the emphasis on navigating uncertainty with a structured mindset, which is especially important in today’s fast-paced world. Overall, the session was highly practical, and thought-provoking, and transformed my approach to problem-solving and innovation.
– Suhitha Rao Boinapally, Co-Founder of Joineazy, Data enthusiast.
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