September 26, 2026 | 07:00 PM
The session explores how extensive professional experience can serve as a valuable foundation for doctoral research and theory building. Drawing on Dr. Gurveer Singh Jaswal’s transition from a long career in banking and financial services to doctoral research at MDI Gurgaon and subsequently to academia, the discussion will focus on how real-world managerial challenges can be translated into meaningful research questions, theoretically grounded through the literature, and examined using rigorous research methods. The session will also reflect on the challenges of maintaining academic rigor while leveraging practitioner insights, with illustrations from areas such as strategy, business model innovation, and coopetition. The discussion aims to provide doctoral scholars with practical perspectives on connecting professional experience with meaningful and publishable academic research.