In a thought-provoking conversation hosted by Ekta Capoor, Co-founder of Amazing Workplaces®, Tarun Anand, Founder of Universal Business School (UBS)—India’s first green B-school—delves deep into the urgent need for transforming business education to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving corporate world.
With over two decades of cross-industry experience, Tarun shares how UBS is revolutionizing learning through real-world simulations, student-led companies, and experiential training that focuses on not just knowledge—but on mindsets, adaptability, and higher-order skills.
“Knowledge is temporary, skills and attitudes are permanent,” says Tarun, emphasizing that education must now center on problem-solving, risk-taking, emotional intelligence, and digital communication.
Key Highlights:
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India’s First Green B-School: UBS is built on ethics, environmental consciousness, and immersive learning.
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Focus on Higher-Order Skills: Skills like problem-solving, curiosity, resilience, and dependability are crucial for workplace success.
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Learning by Doing: UBS students run their own private limited company and engage in live trading simulations.
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Textbooks Are Not Enough: With knowledge becoming obsolete fast, UBS prioritizes real-time, practical learning over static theory.
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Corporate-Academic Synergy: Tarun advocates for collaborative models – internships, mentoring, hackathons, and consulting—for bridging the skill gap.
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Entrepreneurial Mindset: UBS nurtures risk-taking, accountability, and leadership early on in students’ journeys.
This insightful exchange redefines the role of business schools – not as content providers but as skill accelerators and leadership incubators. A must-watch for educators, employers, and future professionals aiming to thrive in the new world of work.
