LBS wins a prestigious EFMD Excellence in Practice Silver Award

In a country where the average age of the workforce is only 28, how can a multinational conglomerate ensure its young talent isn’t just seen, but heard, developed and equipped to lead? That was the challenge India’s Tata Group set out to solve, the solution was Blue Mint, in collaboration with London Business School.  

This bold initiative has earned London Business School and Tata Group a prestigious Silver Award in the EFMD “Excellence in Practice” awards, enhancing the reputation of both partners as global leaders in Executive Education and talent development.  

Blue Mint is a six-month programme blending academic rigour with immersive learning. It provides a combination of and experiential learning, to enable participants to hone their capabilities in-line with Tata Group’s talent architecture. More than 650 Tata professionals from over 30 companies within the group have completed the programme to date.   

Tata Group partnered with London Business School for its world class faculty, unique programme design, a deep understanding of how to engage participants in virtual settings and expertise in supporting large cohorts to apply what they are learning in the moment.  

Designed around three dynamic modules: Capabilities, Access & Reach, and Application & Collaboration, the programme develops both behavioural and functional capabilities to raise the angle of ascent of Tata Group’s emerging leaders.  

Aparna Jain, Programme Director, Blue Mint said: “The Tata Group has always been committed to nurturing talent and fostering innovation. This partnership and recognition underscore our dedication to excellence and our continuous efforts to equip early career leaders, to play important roles as our companies continue to grow and scale.”  

Helen Kerkentzes, Associate Dean, Executive Education at London Business School said: “We are incredibly proud of the relationship we have developed with TATA. Being able to deliver the very best of business education to over 650 employees across multiple industries and generating personal and organisational impact in such a short period of time is testament to the strength of that relationship. It’s wonderful to receive acknowledgment for the significant impact brought about by this partnership.” 

EFMD Global, one of the world’s foremost accreditation bodies in management development, launched the Excellence in Practice Awards in 2007 to celebrate outstanding partnerships that drive real organisational and people development impact. With a reach spanning over 90 countries worldwide and a community of over 30,000 professionals, EFMD’s recognition speaks for itself.  

This year’s Silver Award marks another milestone in LBS’s mission to shape the future of global business, through innovative, real-world education. This partnership with the Tata Group not only sets a new benchmark for corporate learning but offers a blueprint for global organisations seeking to unlock the potential of their next generation of leaders.  

For more information on EFMD’s Excellence in Practice Awards, please visit: EFMD Excellence in Practice Award (EiP) Winners