IIMB team wins Best Teaching Case Award at AIMA ICRC Case Competition 2025

Case explores interpersonal dynamics, leadership dilemmas, and self-directed learning in a corporate setting
3 June, 2025, Bengaluru, A case study titled ‘Rajesh and Shekhar at GlobalPay Inc.’ co-authored by Prof. Narendra M Agrawal, Retired Professor and Adjunct Faculty at IIMB, Rahul Kesarwani student of General Management Programme for IT Executives (GEMPIT) Executive Education Programme at IIMB, and Vibha Keshri, has won the Best Teaching Case Award at the AIMA ICRC Case Competition 2025, held in New Delhi from May 29 to 31, 2025.
AIMA’s organised its 5th Case Writing Competition & Conference, in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities bringing together top academicians, practitioners, and researchers from across the country. The 2025 competition featured dozens of impactful cases submitted by leading institutions, with the IIMB team's case being recognized as the 1st Best Case Study for its nuanced analysis, practical relevance, and strong potential for use in classroom teaching.
About the Case: Rajesh and Shekhar at GlobalPay Inc.
Drawing on theories of emotional intelligence, workplace dynamics, conflict resolution, and self-directed learning, the case provides a robust platform for discussions on:
- The impact of managerial decisions on employee motivation and engagement.
- Empathy in leadership and the importance of clear communication.
- Navigating perceived unfairness in organizational settings.
- The need for transparent systems for talent development and employee growth.
Through its layered narrative and realistic depiction of corporate dilemmas, the case allows participants to reflect on their own emotional responses, leadership approaches, and professional development journeys. The case is designed to be taught using a variety of interactive methods including group analysis, role-plays, reflective learning diaries, and five-minute self-assessment tests focused on emotional intelligence and conflict management. It enables learners to experience and unpack workplace conflicts from multiple perspectives those of the employee, the boss, the HR system, and the broader organization.
IIMB team wins Best Teaching Case Award at AIMA ICRC Case Competition 2025
Case explores interpersonal dynamics, leadership dilemmas, and self-directed learning in a corporate setting
3 June, 2025, Bengaluru, A case study titled ‘Rajesh and Shekhar at GlobalPay Inc.’ co-authored by Prof. Narendra M Agrawal, Retired Professor and Adjunct Faculty at IIMB, Rahul Kesarwani student of General Management Programme for IT Executives (GEMPIT) Executive Education Programme at IIMB, and Vibha Keshri, has won the Best Teaching Case Award at the AIMA ICRC Case Competition 2025, held in New Delhi from May 29 to 31, 2025.
AIMA’s organised its 5th Case Writing Competition & Conference, in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities bringing together top academicians, practitioners, and researchers from across the country. The 2025 competition featured dozens of impactful cases submitted by leading institutions, with the IIMB team's case being recognized as the 1st Best Case Study for its nuanced analysis, practical relevance, and strong potential for use in classroom teaching.
About the Case: Rajesh and Shekhar at GlobalPay Inc.
Drawing on theories of emotional intelligence, workplace dynamics, conflict resolution, and self-directed learning, the case provides a robust platform for discussions on:
- The impact of managerial decisions on employee motivation and engagement.
- Empathy in leadership and the importance of clear communication.
- Navigating perceived unfairness in organizational settings.
- The need for transparent systems for talent development and employee growth.
Through its layered narrative and realistic depiction of corporate dilemmas, the case allows participants to reflect on their own emotional responses, leadership approaches, and professional development journeys. The case is designed to be taught using a variety of interactive methods including group analysis, role-plays, reflective learning diaries, and five-minute self-assessment tests focused on emotional intelligence and conflict management. It enables learners to experience and unpack workplace conflicts from multiple perspectives those of the employee, the boss, the HR system, and the broader organization.