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As different as these examples are, collectively they do a better job of explaining
who we are than anything we could say about us.
As you explore this brochure, we hope you get a sense of our resources - people,
knowledge and capabilities.
The Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIMB) was
established in 1973 by the Government of India as a Center of
Excellence in the field of management education.
Over the years IIM Bangalore has grown into a nurturing ground for
corporate leaders across the globe. A reflection of this eminence:
IIM Bangalore is the only Asian B-school to be rated among the top
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore 100 business schools worldwide by the Wall Street Journal.
The faculty at IIMB is an eclectic blend of academicians, researchers

and professionals drawn from India and abroad, who with their fund
of managerial expertise lend brilliance both inside as well as outside
the classrooms. IIMB boasts of world-class infrastructure including a
state of the art computer center and a library that holds a veritable
feast of knowledge in the form of books, journals, online databases,
and multimedia collections.
The success of IIMB is as much a function of the faculty and

infrastructure as it is of the quality of students. The students are
special not only for their intellectual superiority, but also for the sheer
diversity in terms of social and academic backgrounds presenting
campus life with a distinctly cosmopolitan and rich culture. IIMB
graduates share a strong sense of community, reflecting their shared
experiences and professional goals.
ICON THE IIMB CONSULTING CLUB
ICON, the “Consulting Club” at IIM Bangalore was set up as a

student's organization in October 1999. ICON aims to provide
high quality consulting services to business enterprises,
entrepreneurs and voluntary organizations. Committed to
delivering innovation, ICON collaborates with its clients to
deliver high quality value added projects. Our objective is to
enable industry to benefit from the cutting edge management
pedagogy imparted to IIMB students and the latest
developments in management techniques and to apply these to
organizations. In addition, we aim to provide IIMB students with
live consulting experience and to enable them to flavour all that
consulting offers - challenging assignments, endless variety and a
chance to hone all-important analytical and problem-solving
skills.
The ICON team offers expanded capabilities across domains

drawing experience and expertise from IIMB’s diverse student
community. Our students derive knowledge from previous
work experiences; extensive training in contemporary courses
like Marketing, Corporate Finance, Economics, Supply Chain
Management, IT, Human Resources etc. that combine theory
with practice. They provide cutting edge inputs that match
global standards of professionalism, to solve your business
needs.
High
Performance
Delivered
Value Propositions ! Quality Assurance: ICON with over 5 years of consulting
experience ensures that projects are completed within strict
ICON gives corporates the unique opportunity to utilize the talent of corporate deadlines and with rigorous quality standards.
IIM Bangalore, India's top business school. Our core proposition stems
from: ! Building Relations with IIMB: The experiences of the students
and the client in the course of the project go a long way in building a
! Rich Talent Pool: Over 400 full time students (post graduate and long-term relationship with IIMB and in providing visibility for the
doctoral) with diverse academic skills and professional experience. client on the campus.
! Fresh Perspective: IIMB students combine the strength of ! Cost Effectiveness: Since one of ICON's objectives is provide
academic rigor with a practical approach to provide you with a fresh students with rich consulting experience we operate on a non -
unbiased perspective. profit basis with minimum overheads.
! Resources: Access to excellent computing and library resources
and a highly qualified and experienced faculty.
“ICON is beginning to find a niche for itself. It delivers high quality analytical support with remarkable consistency, drawing from a large pool
of some of the best brains in the country. If you are looking for ‘brains on hire’, try ICON. ”
- Dr. Reddy’s Labs
“The team has clearly exceeded our expectations. They stuck to their deadlines throughout the project and the deliverables were better than what
we expected. Great job done!!! ”
- Deutsche Network Services
Our clients have included local and multinational organizations spanning across the globe.
We have provided services to organizations spanning several industries including Consulting,
FMCG, Banking and Financial Services, Start-ups and NGOs.
The organizations we have consulted for include the likes of:

! Procter and Gamble ! Deutsche Network Services
! JP Morgan ! Britannia Industries
! Hewlett Packard ! Wipro
! Motorola ! GE Medical
! Standard Chartered ! Godrej
! Dr. Reddy's Labs ! Ivega Corporation
! Trilogy ! Encore Software Limited
! Aptech ! Art of Living
Our work has varied in scope and complexity. A selective listing of our
projects is provided below:
! Business Plan for broadband applications ! Service optimization for a MNC banks credit card call
centre
! Business Plan for B2C portal
! Comprehensive Business Analysis on 'Voice Based
! Marketing Strategy for a rural development initiative
Services’
! Feasibility study for setting up of a multi-speciality
! Profiling of IT Offshore Development Centers in
medical complex
India
! Competitive Analysis of the global pharmaceutical
! Statistical analysis of the FMCG Sector
industry
! Gap analysis and market feasibility studies of the
! Reengineering exercise in the manufacturing industry
cellular and pager industries
! Exploratory study for new product concepts
! Advance Research papers in finance
Our Approach
We adopt a comprehensive approach that comprises the following modules: -
! Project Acquisition: ICON coordinators work in conjunction with the client to establish the project specifications,
client expectations, skill set requirements and the expected time frame.
! Team Selection Process: The team is selected based on a carefully evolved selection procedure that aims at
matching their expertise with the specific needs of the project.
! Project Management: Projects are managed by ICON coordinators who act as a single client interface. Clients are
apprised of the project status at regular, pre-determined intervals.
! Project Deliverables: The client is provided with a comprehensive report and presentation detailing project
findings and analysis.
! Client Feedback: Feedback is solicited on completion of the project in order to gain valuable insights on the
execution of the assignment.
Design: AVYAYA
I C O N
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore,

Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore 560 076
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Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore ICON THE IIMB CONSULTING CLUB

The faculty at IIMB is an eclectic blend of academicians, researchers

The success of IIMB is as much a function of the faculty and

ICON THE IIMB CONSULTING CLUB

ICON, the “Consulting Club” at IIM Bangalore was set up as a

The ICON team offers expanded capabilities across domains

The organizations we have consulted for include the likes of:

! JP Morgan ! Britannia Industries

! Hewlett Packard ! Wipro

! Standard Chartered ! Godrej

! Dr. Reddy's Labs ! Ivega Corporation

! Trilogy ! Encore Software Limited

! Aptech ! Art of Living

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore,

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