Group Head, Strategy, HR, IT and Corporate Communication
Shapoorji Pallonji Group
The capstone project is done from two perspectives. One reason for doing the capstone project is to benefit the individual in working with a team on a real-life problem toward the business objective. If the individual benefits, the team and the business benefit. This is a big benefit, and it has been a 7 or 8 out of 10 plus for most participants.
There are practical issues with taking capstone projects forward. The reality on the ground needs to be constant and relevant for 2-3 years. Teams disperse on completion of projects. That’s the reality of life. So it’s a mixed bag. Maybe it’s a 3 or 4 out of 10 from the organisational perspective, but it’s a 7 or 8 kind of benefit for the individuals.
These are excerpts from his interview featured in the PGEMP Impact Book (January 2025)