Vision
To be a trusted academic–industry consultancy partner that enables responsible growth, organisational excellence and positive societal impact through knowledge, research, innovation and collaboration.
Centre of Consultancy
Bridging Academia And Industry For Impactful Solutions
Practical, evidence-informed solutions for businesses, start-ups, public institutions, government bodies and community organisations.
scroll downCHRIST Consulting at the Pune Lavasa Campus of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is a platform for connecting academic expertise, research, industry experience and emerging talent to address real-world organisational and societal challenges. We work with businesses, start-ups, public institutions, government bodies and community organisations to develop practical, evidence-informed solutions.
Drawing on the University’s multidisciplinary strengths, CHRIST Consulting brings together faculty members, researchers, industry experts and students, where appropriate, to support organisations in improving performance, building capabilities, strengthening strategy and responding to a changing business environment. Our approach combines academic rigour with practical relevance, with a focus on solutions that are tailored to the client’s context and designed to create measurable value.
From management and organisational development to research, analytics, innovation and capacity building, we aim to make knowledge useful beyond the classroom—turning questions into insights, challenges into opportunities and ideas into implementable action.
Industry + Academia + Innovation = Impact
Vision & Mission
Mission
- Translate academic knowledge and research into practical, context-specific solutions for organisations and communities.
- Build sustained partnerships between the University, industry, government and the wider ecosystem.
- Strengthen organisational capabilities through customised training, executive development and reskilling initiatives.
- Support evidence-based decisions through research, market intelligence, analytics and structured problem-solving.
- Create meaningful opportunities for interdisciplinary faculty collaboration and, where suitable, student participation in live projects.
- Promote ethical, inclusive, sustainable and innovation-led approaches to organisational and social challenges.
Our Approach
Every engagement begins with understanding the client’s context and defining the problem clearly. We then develop a suitable scope, bring together relevant expertise, deliver the agreed work and review outcomes with the client.
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Diagnose Understand the challenge, stakeholders, operating context and desired outcomes.02
Design Define the scope, methodology, work plan, deliverables and success measures.03
Develop Bring together the appropriate faculty, researchers, practitioners and other approved contributors.04
Deploy Deliver the agreed consultancy, research, training or implementation support.05
Measure Review outputs, gather feedback and assess outcomes against agreed indicators.Our Services
Core Consultancy Services
We support organisations in addressing strategic, operational and managerial challenges through structured analysis and practical recommendations.
- Business strategy, strategic planning and business transformation.
- Marketing, sales, distribution and customer engagement strategy.
- Organisational effectiveness, process improvement and performance enhancement.
- Entrepreneurship, innovation, business model development and start-up support.
- Leadership, change management and organisational problem-solving.
- Management frameworks, diagnostic tools, validation studies and customised assignments.
Organisational Training & Development
We design and deliver customised learning and development programmes for employees, managers, functional leaders and senior executives. Programmes can be delivered at client premises or, subject to arrangements, at the University campus.
- Leadership and managerial effectiveness.
- Sales, marketing, customer service and business development.
- Entrepreneurship, innovation and intrapreneurship.
- Artificial intelligence and generative AI awareness and application in work settings.
- Data literacy, business analytics and evidence-based decision-making.
- Digital transformation, change readiness and technology adoption.
- Reskilling, upskilling and workforce capability development.
- Custom-designed workshops, management development programmes and executive learning.
Research-Based Consultancy
We undertake research and analytical assignments to help clients understand markets, users, organisations, sectors and emerging issues. Studies may draw on primary data, secondary data or a combination of both, using appropriate and clearly defined research methods.
- Market research, customer and stakeholder studies.
- Feasibility studies and opportunity assessment.
- Survey design, data collection planning and analysis.
- Industry and sector studies, benchmarking and market intelligence.
- Impact assessment, programme evaluation and outcome studies.
- Research design, literature synthesis and evidence-based recommendations.
Government Projects & Public-Sector Consulting
CHRIST Consulting can explore multidisciplinary assignments for government departments, public-sector enterprises and public institutions, subject to the University’s approval processes and the requirements of each opportunity.
- Responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs), tenders and invited proposals.
- Programme design, implementation support and evaluation.
- Capacity building and training for public institutions.
- Socio-economic, community development and public-impact studies.
- Multidisciplinary project teams for assignments requiring coordinated expertise.
Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Business Transformation
We support organisations and emerging ventures as they explore new opportunities, test ideas and respond to change. Engagements are tailored to the stage, resources and objectives of the organisation.
- Opportunity identification and business model development.
- Innovation workshops and structured ideation.
- Customer and market validation support.
- Growth strategy and business transformation diagnostics.
- Entrepreneurial capability building and venture development guidance.
- Technology-enabled business opportunities and responsible adoption of emerging technologies.
Analytics, Digital Readiness & Emerging Technologies
Where relevant expertise is available, we help clients examine how data and emerging technologies can improve decisions, workflows and organisational capability. The scope and deliverables are agreed for each assignment.
- Business and management analytics.
- AI and generative AI readiness, use-case exploration and responsible-use training.
- Digital transformation and technology adoption planning.
- Data-informed performance monitoring and decision support.
- Workforce readiness for changing roles, technologies and business models.
Who We Work With
- Private-sector companies, from growing enterprises to established organisations.
- Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and family-owned businesses.
- Start-ups, entrepreneurs and innovation-led ventures.
- Government departments, public-sector enterprises and public institutions.
- Non-profit organisations, social enterprises and community-focused initiatives.
- Professional bodies and other institutions seeking research, training or specialist expertise.
Why CHRIST Consulting
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Multidisciplinary expertise The opportunity to draw on relevant academic and research capabilities across subject areas.02
Academic rigour with practical relevance Structured methods combined with a focus on real organisational needs.03
Collaborative problem-solving Bringing together appropriate expertise for each assignment.04
Customised engagement Scope, methods and learning interventions shaped around client requirements.05
Research-informed recommendations Decisions supported by evidence, analysis and clear reasoning.06
Talent and knowledge ecosystem Opportunities, where approved and appropriate, to involve faculty, researchers and students.07
Focus on outcomes Deliverables and success indicators agreed with the client at the outset.How To Engage With Us
Organisations can approach CHRIST Consulting with a defined requirement or an emerging challenge that needs structured exploration. The team will review the request and coordinate the next steps in line with University procedures.
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Share your requirement Describe the challenge, context, expected outcomes and indicative timeline.02
Initial discussion Clarify objectives, stakeholders, constraints and the kind of support required.03
Proposal development Prepare a proposed scope, methodology, deliverables, schedule and commercial terms, as applicable.04
Review and formalisation Obtain the necessary University approvals and execute the applicable agreement or work order before work begins.05
Project delivery Coordinate the approved team, milestones, communication and deliverables.06
Closure and feedback Confirm completion, review outcomes and document feedback or follow-on requirements.Engagement Principles
- All engagements are subject to the University’s applicable policies, approval processes and formal documentation requirements.
- Scope, deliverables, timeline, responsibilities, fees and payment terms are agreed through the appropriate institutional process before work begins.
- Client and project information is handled in accordance with applicable confidentiality, data protection and University requirements.
- Research and consultancy activities are expected to follow appropriate ethical standards and professional practices.
- Any student participation is subject to suitability, supervision, approvals and applicable University procedures.
- Specific services and project teams depend on the nature of the requirement, availability of expertise and approval of the proposed engagement.
Our Commitment
We collaborate with organisations to strengthen capabilities, generate strategic insight and address complex challenges with thoughtful, research-informed action. Our aim is to build partnerships that are professionally managed, responsive to context and focused on meaningful outcomes.
Bring us your challenge. Together, let us create the solution.
Our Team
Contact Us
CHRIST Consulting · Mail ID
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