Capability at the Center of Private Equity Value Creation
Private equity value creation has evolved dramatically, shifting from reliance on leverage and multiple expansion to a focus on operational excellence. Operating partners now drive 47% of value creation, a significant increase from 18% in the 1980s. This transformation emphasizes execution over mere planning, with funds that prioritize capability building seeing a 2-3 point IRR premium. As the industry faces compressed entry multiples and heightened LP scrutiny, the ability to deliver on operational initiatives has become crucial. Discover how leading firms are adapting their strategies to thrive in this new landscape and what it means for future value creation.
The Hidden Cost of Fragmented L&D Vendors in India: What Your Training Budget Is Really Paying For
India’s corporate training market crossed INR 58 billion in 2023 and is growing at 8% annually. That sounds like progress. But underneath those numbers, most organisations are quietly bleeding money — not because they invest too little in learning, but because of how they invest it. The hidden cost of fragmented L&D vendors does not […]
How to Design Your AI Learning Journey (And Actually Make It Stick)
The AI learning journey has become one of the most consequential professional investments of this decade. For seasoned leaders and practitioners, the question is rarely about motivation — it’s about finding a structured path that respects both the depth of their existing expertise and the genuine complexity of what AI demands. What separates those who […]
eLearning for Corporate: A Practical Guide for L&D Decision Makers
Quick answer: When commissioning eLearning for corporate teams, evaluate instructional design quality (not just production value), customisation depth, SME collaboration process, assessment logic, and post-launch revision cycles. A vendor who asks sharp questions before production is almost always a better choice than one who leads with a polished demo.
The L&D Framework: How to Find the Real Gap Before You Scope Training
It sits upstream of a training needs analysis or learning needs analysis. Those processes map what skills are missing once a gap is confirmed.