Gyanodaya

 Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Publishing · IIM Kozhikode
CASE WRITING WORKSHOP · IIM Kozhikode Campus

Write impactful, publication-ready teaching cases.

A two-day workshop by Gyanodaya (IIM Kozhikode) designed for educators, doctoral scholars, and researchers to build strong case narratives, teaching notes, and classroom-ready material under expert guidance.

Dates
30–31 January 2026
Time
09:00 AM – 05:30 PM
Venue
IIM Kozhikode Campus
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About the Organizers & Workshop

Gyanodaya (IIM Kozhikode) supports development, publication, and dissemination of case studies and learning materials, and enables faculty collaboration with global and national institutions.

About the Organizers

The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) established Gyanodaya — the Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Publishing — for the development, publication, and selling of case studies and other learning materials, and to enable faculty collaboration.

About the Workshop

Case studies help strengthen critical thinking, strategic analysis, and decision-making. This workshop recognizes the need for high-quality cases and equips scholars and academicians with the skills required to conceptualize, write, and refine strong case studies for powerful classroom learning experiences.

What You Will Gain

Skill development, expert guidance, certification, and networking opportunities.

Skill Development

Learn to conceptualize and write impactful, publication-ready case studies.

Expert Guidance

Receive guidance and feedback from experienced case writers and expert tutors.

Certification

Obtain a participation certificate from IIM Kozhikode.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with fellow participants and case experts.

Participants, Requirements & Fee

Designed for faculty, doctoral scholars, and researchers focused on developing and publishing high-quality teaching cases.

Ideal Participants

Faculty members, doctoral scholars, and researchers interested in developing and publishing high-quality case studies.

Pre-Workshop Requirements

Participants should arrive with a definite idea and learning objectives for a business case, identify a company and case protagonist, and preferably (not mandatory) obtain company permission to write the case.

Registration Includes

Program materials and meals: morning tea, lunch, evening tea, and dinner on 30 Jan; and breakfast, morning tea, lunch, and tea on 31 Jan.

Participation Fee

Educators/Corporate Participants: Rs. 19,500 + applicable GST per person.

Research Scholars: Rs. 14,500 + applicable GST per person.

Session Plan (Two Days)

Foundations of case method, crafting the narrative, teaching note development, and feedback clinic.

Day 1 · 30 January 2026 · Foundations of Case Method & Crafting the Case Narrative
Time Topic Faculty
09:00 AM – 09:30 AMRegistration—
09:30 AM – 11:00 AMIntroduction to case writing — understanding what makes a teachable caseProf. Atanu Adhikari & Prof. Debolina Dutta
11:00 AM – 11:30 AMTea/Coffee Break—
11:30 AM – 01:00 PMIdentifying and scoping a case leadProf. Debolina Dutta & Prof. Atanu Adhikari
01:00 PM – 02:00 PMLunch Break—
02:00 PM – 03:30 PMDesigning a case narrative — structure, flow, and evidenceProf. Atanu Adhikari & Prof. Debolina Dutta
03:30 PM – 04:00 PMTea/Coffee Break—
04:00 PM – 05:30 PMTechniques for writing high-impact teaching casesProf. Debolina Dutta & Prof. Atanu Adhikari
Day 2 · 31 January 2026 · Teaching Note Development and Feedback
Time Topic Faculty
09:30 AM – 11:00 AMTeaching note essentials — purpose, users, and structureProf. Debolina Dutta & Prof. Atanu Adhikari
11:00 AM – 11:30 AMTea/Coffee Break—
11:30 AM – 01:00 PMAnalytical frameworks, discussion design & board planningProf. Atanu Adhikari & Prof. Debolina Dutta
01:00 PM – 02:00 PMLunch Break—
02:00 PM – 03:30 PMIntegrating teaching note with case structureProf. Debolina Dutta & Prof. Atanu Adhikari
03:30 PM – 04:00 PMTea/Coffee Break—
04:00 PM – 05:30 PMPresentation of case concepts & feedback clinicProf. Atanu Adhikari & Prof. Debolina Dutta

Meet the Faculty

Two experienced case authors and instructors from IIM Kozhikode guiding participants through end-to-end case development.

Prof. Atanu Adhikari
IIM Kozhikode

Prof. Atanu Adhikari

Professor of Marketing

Professor of Marketing at IIM Kozhikode with extensive experience in writing and publishing case studies with leading case distributors and publishers, and global teaching adoption across universities and business schools.

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Prof. Debolina Dutta
IIM Kozhikode

Prof. Debolina Dutta

OB & HRM

Faculty in OB & HRM with deep industry and academic experience, including senior HR leadership roles; published case studies and research contributions with strong global reach.

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Support & Publication Opportunities

Participants can receive structured templates, instructor-led checkpoints, editorial and pedagogical support, and guidance on classroom testing and refinement.

Cases developed in this workshop (in collaboration with one of the instructors) have direct publication opportunities with Gyanodaya. Participants work closely with instructors to align learning outcomes, strengthen narratives, integrate analytical depth, and refine classroom usability.

  • Structured templates and process guidelines
  • Instructor-led review checkpoints
  • Editorial and pedagogical support from Gyanodaya
  • Guidance on classroom testing and refinement

Register

Applications are submitted online. Registration is confirmed once you receive a confirmation email at your registered email address.

Application / Registration Form

Deadline: 25 January 2026

Contact

Gyanodaya · Centre for Pedagogical Innovation and Publishing, IIM Kozhikode
IIMK Campus P.O., Kozhikode, Kerala – 673570
Phone: +91 495 2809 473 · Email: gyanodaya@iimk.ac.in
Website: gyanodaya.iimk.ac.in · LinkedIn: GyanodayaIIMK