Club Activity on 15th November 2025

The Week 9 Club Activity at the School of Business and Management (BBA), CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Pune Lavasa Campus, was marked by immersive simulations, role-play formats, and high-pressure communication drills designed to mirror real-world business environments. The club activity held on 15th November 2025, the session moved beyond conventional learning to place students directly into professional roles such as policy advocates, entrepreneurs, department heads, traders, and HR managers. Each club curated a unique, experience-driven activity emphasizing strategic thinking, persuasive communication, and rapid problem-solving.

A common thread across the activities was the use of adversarial and debate structures to challenge students’ reasoning abilities. The MDQ Club’s dynamic drill required Advocacy Teams to defend deliberately absurd government policies with only ten minutes of preparation, followed by intensive cross-examination from “Investigative Journalists.” This exercise strengthened participants’ ability to respond under pressure, think critically, and construct logical arguments despite challenging premises. Similarly, the Marketing Club’s “Brand Battle Debate” had teams compare industry giants like Airtel vs. Jio and Apple vs. Samsung. Students presented brand histories, USPs, and creative posters before defending their brand’s superiority in a competitive debate.

The SMPR Club ran a dual-segment session testing creativity and corporate strategy. In the first activity, groups developed campaigns for random brand-celebrity pairings along with crisis responses. The second segment— a “Role-Based Budget Debate”— simulated an internal boardroom competition where departments such as HR, Finance, and Marketing argued for maximum budget allocation for a “Going Green” initiative. This activity effectively captured the essence of cross-functional negotiation and corporate decision-making.

Simulation-based decision-making was another highlight. The HRM Club’s “Salary Trap” presented students with seven job offers featuring trade-offs such as high salary vs. work-life balance or brand value vs. burnout risk. Groups had to justify their final choice, prompting discussions on compensation design and realistic HR dilemmas. The Finance Club recreated stock market volatility by giving teams virtual investment portfolios and reacting to real-time “news headlines” that influenced stock prices. This fast-paced simulation demonstrated the impact of market sentiment and the importance of timely financial decisions.

The ED Club encouraged students to step into the personas of renowned entrepreneurs like Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, and Steve Jobs. Participants presented these leaders’ journeys and responded to peer questioning, helping them understand entrepreneurial resilience, innovation, and leadership mindsets. Meanwhile, the Analytics Club strengthened conceptual clarity through an interactive matching game where students paired analytical terms with their definitions, promoting quick thinking and collaborative learning.

The Communi-Cat Club introduced a unique communication challenge titled “Secret Word Sabotage,” where a hidden Saboteur attempted to manipulate conversations so that teammates would unknowingly say a banned word. This fun yet strategic activity sharpened participants’ listening skills, persuasion tactics, and conversational awareness.

Overall, Week 9 successfully bridged theory and practice by immersing students in hands-on, professionally realistic scenarios. The activities collectively enhanced strategic decision-making, persuasive communication, analytical clarity, and leadership skills. By placing students in challenging, often unpredictable situations, the session contributed meaningfully to their holistic professional development.