The Alliance School of Business, Alliance University, organised a guest lecture on “Integrating Strategic Analysis and Risk Management in Solutioning” on 10 October 2025. The session was delivered by Mr. Devam Sardana, Head of Business at Lemonn, as part of the course Solutioning Frameworks and Applications for students of the MBA (July 2024 batch). The lecture, attended by 77 participants, aimed to help students understand how strategic analysis and risk management work together to support decision-making in complex business environments.

Learning Through Case-Based Exploration

The session drew upon two detailed case studies — Aryan Apparel and Bharat Aviation — to illustrate the challenges of solutioning in dynamic business contexts. Through these examples, participants examined how organisations navigate competing priorities such as cost efficiency, quality, innovation, speed to market, and brand positioning.

Students were encouraged to think critically about aligning cross-functional objectives across departments such as marketing, finance, procurement, and design. The discussions centred around evaluating trade-offs, resolving interdepartmental conflicts, and designing strategies that ensure both short-term adaptability and long-term growth.

Speaker Profile

Mr. Devam Sardana is a strategy and transformation professional with over a decade of experience in driving business growth and digital transformation. He holds a B.Tech from IIT Roorkee and a PGDM from IIM Ahmedabad, and has previously worked with Flipkart, McKinsey & Company, CoinSwitch, and Lemonn. His expertise spans strategy development, business turnaround, mergers and acquisitions, and digital innovation.

Mr. Sardana is passionate about mentoring young professionals and has contributed to academia through research and case study authorship, including one on Qatar Airways’ competitive strategy.

Key Takeaways

The session offered students valuable insights into managing uncertainty, evaluating business risks, and formulating strategies that promote organisational sustainability. By engaging with real-world examples, participants developed a deeper understanding of how to balance analytical reasoning with practical execution in today’s dynamic market landscape.

Through this lecture, the Alliance School of Business reinforced its commitment to providing experiential learning opportunities that connect academic theory with industry practice.