Saturday, April 05, 2025
Date: 5th April 2025
Time: 10.00 am
Venue: Auditorium, Dr. D. Y. Patil B School
Resource Person: Dr. Harshad Khalid
Participants: PGDM Students
Faculty Coordinator: Mr. Sparsh
Organizer: Centre of Teaching and Learning
Objectives
1. To introduce students to the concept and components of the Business Model Canvas.
2. To enhance strategic thinking skills by applying the canvas to real-world business scenarios.
3. To equip students with tools for designing and evaluating effective and sustainable business models.
4. To foster entrepreneurial mindset and innovation-led thinking among management students.
5. To bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application in the field of business strategy and design.
Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School successfully organized an insightful workshop on "Strategic Business Design" on Saturday, 5th April 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m. The session was conducted by Dr. Khalid Arshad, Associate Professor at DYPBS, and focused on one of the most powerful tools for entrepreneurs and strategists — the Business Model Canvas.
This interactive workshop provided participants with an in-depth understanding of how to design, refine, and implement effective business models using the nine key building blocks of the canvas. Dr. Arshad emphasized how the framework can be utilized not only to launch new ventures but also to innovate within existing businesses.
Through real-world examples and hands-on activities, students learned to think strategically about value propositions, customer segments, revenue streams, and operational efficiency. The session aimed to sharpen students’ entrepreneurial thinking and strategic decision-making, equipping them with tools critical for future business planning and innovation.
The workshop received active participation and enthusiastic feedback from students, marking it as a valuable addition to their practical learning journey.