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Performance Improvement Advisory Services

Future-ready performance starts here. Let's build a stronger tomorrow together.

Performance Improvement Advisory Services

Future-ready performance starts here. Let's build a stronger tomorrow together.

Market Share by Top 20 Companies

Performance Improvement Advisory builds capacity in organizations through people, processes, and technology.

What differentiates the large players are the processes and systems they have established, aimed at boosting performance.

What is the Performance Improvement Advisory (PIA) Services?

The Performance Improvement Advisory (PIA) Services aims to help organizations in the construction and development sector enhance their capabilities, address skill gaps, and implement strategies to improve overall performance. This involves providing tailored guidance, support, and resources to ensure organizations can thrive in a competitive environment.

We don't just solve problems;
we build capability for lasting solutions.

Performance Excellence

  • Program Management 
  • Project Management
  • Construction Management

Specialized Services

  • PMO setup
  • Project Controls
  • EVM (Earned Value Management)
  • Scheduling
  • Procurement
  • Contracts
  • Risk management
  • Technology
  • Claims
  • EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety)
  • QMS (Quality Management System)

Business Transformation

  • Process Improvement
  • Performance Improvement
  • Productivity Improvement
  • Operations Optimization

What can you expect?

Increased profitability and reduced risks
Enhanced operational efficiency and sustainability
Improved project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
Future-proofed organization with a culture of continuous improvement

The InCoBAN Approach

InCOBAN offers a holistic approach to organizational development, combining strategic planning, operational efficiency, and cultural transformation.

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Educate

Building awareness for Benchmarking Construction Quality
2 / 4

Develop

Developing a framework for Measurement Systems, tailored for the Organisation
3 / 4

Pilot

Pilot Programme Implementation
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Handhold

Handholding & Support

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. What is the Performance Improvement Advisory (PIA) Services?

The PIA services is a comprehensive program designed to empower organizations in the construction and development sector by enhancing their capabilities, addressing skill gaps, and implementing strategies to improve overall performance.

Q: Who is the PIA Services intended for?

The PIA services is tailored for organizations within the construction and development sector, including contractors, developers, government entities, and owner organizations

Q: What are the key areas under the PIA Services?

The PIA services focuses on several areas including, but not limited to:

  • Enhanced organizational performance
  • Improved efficiency and sustainability
  • Increased profitability
  • Reduced project risks
  • Enhanced stakeholder satisfaction

Q. How does the PIA services work?

The PIA services involves a collaborative approach, where InCOBAN partners with organizations to establish baseline competencies, identify skill gaps, and develop tailored strategies. Our expert team provides personalized handholding support and guidance throughout the process.

Q. What specific areas does the PIA services focus on?

The PIA services covers a wide range of areas, including:

  • Organizational building
  • Performance excellence
  • Specialized services (PMO setup, project controls, EVM, etc.)
  • Quantified framework for construction management
  • De-risking projects
  • Superior asset yield

Q. How long does the PIA services typically take?

The duration of the PIA services can vary depending on the organization's specific needs and goals. However, we work closely with our clients to ensure that the program is delivered efficiently and effectively.

Q. How can I learn more about the PIA services and determine if it's right for my organization?

You can schedule a consultation with our team to discuss your organization's specific needs and goals. We will provide you with a personalized assessment and recommendations.

Q. What is the cost of the PIA services?

The cost of the PIA services varies depending on the scope of the engagement and the specific services required. We offer flexible pricing options to meet the needs of different organizations.

Q. How do I get started with the PIA services?

Simply contact us to schedule a consultation. Our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and provide you with more information about the program.

Disclaimer: InCoBAN is the registered trademark of M/s. Synergasia BE-NEX Private Limited (SBPL). SBPL and Singapore Management University are collaborating for this leadership program.

Admission Criteria

The ALPIC admission decisions are based on each prospective participant’s professional qualifications and achievement. Ideal candidates meet the following criteria:

  • Graduates with at least 10+ years of experience in the related fields
Submitting Application
Screening
Shortlisting
Interview
Selection
Program Dates: JUNE 2024 – March 2025

Program Fee

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Indian Registrations:

INR 9,00,000/- including GST
2 / 3

International Registrations:

USD 14,500/- including tax. Optional visit to SMU as a part of the program (not included in the fees)  
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Program Dates

April 2024 – March 2025

Payment Schedule

Instalment

Fee

Admission Fee

10%

Before start of Term 1

45%

Before start of Term 3

45%

Markus B Karner

Academic Director
Singapore Management University Executive Development (SMU-ExD)

Madhu Pillai

International Project Leadership
Expert & Co-Founder InCoBAN.

Havovi Joshi

Director,
Center for Management Practice, Singapore Management University

Rajeev Malhotra

Former Principal Economic Advisor to the Union Finance Minister, Planning Commission

Shantanu Bhattacharya

Lee Kong Chian Professor of Operations Management, Deputy Dean (Programs), LKCSB

Sankar S

Co-founder InCoBAN, Past Director – Region 8 AACE International, COO -Karle Infra

Ramamoorthy Rajendran

Director Digibuild, Ex-Director Building Construction Authority, Govt. of Singapore

General FAQ's

What should I expect from the Advanced Leadership Program in Infrastructure & Construction (ALPIC)?

Infrastructure issues emerge from decisions based on the assumption that systems are static. Building resilient and sustainable infrastructure requires a new approach. The objective of the ALPIC is also to equip the leaders with the ability to map complex issues, project them, and study their potential impact on the hyperplane instead of looking at them through a bi-dimensional prism for effective decision-making in infrastructure and construction projects.

Remarkable achievements in human history are mostly born of individual initiatives, not through state domination or interventions. ALPIC is designed to develop such motivated leaders. Sustainable infrastructure development requires maintaining economic, social, and ecological balance, all while preserving the quality of life and competitiveness. ALPIC intends to orient the leaders and aspiring ones to understand the infrastructure and construction sector from a holistic approach and develop systems that can solve the problems faced by the sector. ISLA is committed to developing System Thinkers and Problem Solvers. 

  • Graduate from a recognized institution
  • Must have atleast 10 years of work experience in the related field.

31st January 2024. 

A certificate from SMU Executive Education and InCoBAN will be issued upon successful completion of all the terms.

Indian Registrations: Rs 7,50,000 excluding the GST.

International Registrations:  USD 14,500/- including taxes.

Optional visit to SMU as a part of the program

No, this is a Leadership Program offered jointly by SMU Executive Education and InCoBAN.

You can start your application form by downloading the form below. Please go through the application guidelines carefully.

Students who participate in ALPIC Programs are expected to have a good command of the English Language.

The program will be offered in hybrid mode, both online and offline.

The offline sessions will be in India. The venue will be confirmed at the earliest. There is also the option of visiting Singapore for the graduation ceremony. The fee does not include a visit to Singapore. Students have to bear the expenses.

The program is scheduled to commence in April 2024, and the exact start date will be communicated one month before the program begins. You can find more information on the program on our website InCoBAN. The program is set to conclude in March 2025.

Yes. The students will join the SMU community as Associate Alumnus and continue their lifelong affiliation with the university. They will gain access to curated benefits and perks, including exclusive resources and offers that are accorded to SMU alumni.

In addition to the above, the participants will be admitted as Lifetime Members of InCoBAN’ s think tank, Skopos India Foundation. This benefit will be extended to the first batch of ALPIC at no extra cost. The students shall be part of an elite community and continue to contribute to the transformation of the sector.   

No, executives are not eligible for distance learning. Programmer content will be 20% available online and 80% offline.

The program is structured in such a way to bring collaboration and networking opportunities among highly experienced individuals. The program will result in building a community of lifelong learners and benefit from the cohorts.

  • Receipt of application from candidates with a compelling Statement of Purpose
  • Shortlisting of applications
  • Online Interview
  • Selection 

The details regarding the program, faculty, and course can be accessed from the brochure download brochure as well as the website InCoBAN. For further queries, contact +91-9035541010/31010/21010 or email ALPIC@InCoBAN.org

80% attendance is mandatory for each course. The candidate has to match this requirement. Only very special cases will be considered for exception.

The application process is the same everyone. Refer to the Admissions page of our website. In case of any queries, you can contact +91-9035521010.

Yes, for the period of residency, the students are expected to be available in person. This program is designed for working professionals. The program design is such that it causes hindrance to professional commitments. 

Course Curriculum/ Programs

What are the topics that will be covered in the program?

Leadership through oriental prism, systems thinking, asset lifecycle and public policy, how organizations and nations improved productivity, National PMOs, Complex adaptive systems, Sustainable urban development, Futuristic business models, Technology and future of work, Negotiations etc. 

The decision will be made on a case-by-case basis. Only valid and exceptional cases will be given exemptions. The candidate can subsequently join the same term in the next batch. The fee payment terms will remain the same.

No. The program is structured in four terms in such a way that the participants meet the intended outcomes of the program.  Taking up only a few courses will not help achieve the objectives of the program and is therefore not encouraged. Program completion certificate will be awarded only to candidates who have completed all the terms.

According to your area of interest and level of curiosity, it might vary. During the residency, an average learner might be required to dedicate six days every quarter and at least five to six hours per week to learning.

In order to complete the program, the student must complete all 24 modules. A capstone project must be submitted towards the end of the program for successful completion.

You may watch the recordings of the sessions.  This may not substitute the requirement of minimum 80% of attendance for every session. 

Yes. Group and Individual assignments are integrated into the course structure.

You will receive a guide with case readings, assignments for the first few days of the programme, and a detailed schedule about three weeks before the programme begins.

Yes. You will get access to the relevant sections of SMU library. 

Enrollment/Application

What are the documents required for admission?

  1. Graduation records or Equivalent
  2. Post Graduation (if applicable)
  3. 10+ years of work experience
  4. Completed application forms
  5. Statement of Purpose


Students shall share copy of the certificates along with the application form.

Yes, provided that the original language records are submitted with official translations into English. Translations provided by the organization or by a reputable translation agency are accepted. Translations have to be accurate and comprehensive copies of the source documents.

Professional references (2 Nos) whom we may reach out in case we have to assess your suitability for the ALPIC program.

There is a non-refundable application fee is Rs 1,500. The student shall pay the amount online along with submission of the application form.

No. Since it is the 1st Batch of ALPIC, the program fee is kept very reasonable.

After completion of the interview round, admission decisions are typically made within 15 working days.

Fee and Funding

How much do I pay to reserve my seat?

The shortlisted candidates are required to pay Rs. 100,000 or USD 2000 within 15 days of receipt of admission letter. 

If a student withdraws the application after paying the reservation amount, 75% of the reservation amount will be refunded, provided such a request is made at least 15 days before the start of the program.  Deferral requests, if any, can be considered only after completing the first term. The participant should pay 50% of the remaining fee in case he or she has to defer attending the program to next year to avail the fee in case the student does not want to pay the incremental fee of the next batch.

Fee covers accommodation and food during the period of residency. The fee does not cover travel, alcohol, laundry etc. 

The payment shall be made either through Bank Transfer or Cheques in favour of Synergasia BE-NEX Private Limited or through the payment gateway in the ALPIC portal. 

Of course, you can.  The bank charges if any have to be borne by the participant. 

InCoBAN has tied up with a few banks to facilitate financing the program fee to the students. You shall contact the banks directly. 

Venue/Learning Model

Where do the programs take place?

The residency will be India. 

4 terms. Each term will have 2 to 3 hours of online and 7 to 8 hours of offline teaching. 

Accommodation and food will be part of the program fee. Students are expected to remain at the venue during the residency and cannot opt to come from their homes.

No, Everyone will be given a separate room. 

Residency sessions will be 6 continuous days. Since the participants are working professionals, the residency will be planned to include weekends, thus causing minimum disruption to their work.

Virtual Class

What technology will I need to attend the online classes?

For online sessions, the candidates will need computer, strong network connection and other necessary items required to attend the sessions.

Yes, the sessions will be recorded, and viewing access will be given to the students during the tenure of ALPIC.

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Markus B Karner

Dr. Markus Karner designs and teaches SMU-ExD programmes and ensures the alignment of faculty with client needs. He heads the SMU-ExD Media Team, creates technology for virtual programmes, and oversees academic teaching standards.

Coming from the natural sciences, Markus is curious about natural, economic, and technological systems. He then applies his interdisciplinary insights to business: How to create good designs, strategies, and business models. With SMU since 2005, he was previously at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles and at the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. He was awarded the U.S. National Science Foundation Medal for Services in Antarctica, published in peer-reviewed journals such as the journal Nature, and wrote a textbook on biological models for business.

Qualifications

  • PhD, University of Paris VI, France, 1995
  • MSc, University of Vienna, Austria, 1991

Areas of Specialisation

  • Strategy
  • Business Models
  • Design Thinking
  • Systems Thinking
  • Science & Technology Media

Dr. Madhu Pillai

Dr. Madhu Pillai is a Project Management specialist with more than 35+ years of broad-based Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Power industry experience in Operations and Project Management with a geographical spread of India, Nigeria, USA, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. He has been associated as Projects Director with leading MNCs. Dr Pillai is an Engineer with post-graduation in Management and Ph D in Strategic Project Management. He is a Fellow of many leading international organizations like, AACE International and International Cost Engineering Council, Institution of Engineers etc.

He was awarded the O T Zimmerman Founder’s award by AACE International in 2008 for his contribution to the ‘Global Cost Management Professional Community’. Dr Pillai serves on the board of International Cost Engineering Council – ICEC as Executive Director (Middle East). He is the Honorary Global Ambassador for World Project Management Forum (WPMF), Advisor to Center for Public Policy Research (CPPR) and Executive Director of WAFA – Denmark.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Strategic Project Management (India)
  • MBA in Strategic Management & International Business (UK)
  • Masters in Leadership (USA)
  • MHRM in Human Resources Management (India)
  • B.Tech Engineering (India)

Areas of Specialisation

  • Mega Project Management
  • Renewable Energy Strategies
  • Energy Security
  • Professional & Skill Development
  • Policy Development
  • International Business

Havovi Joshi

Dr Havovi Joshi is the Director Centre for Management Practice at Singapore Management University (SMU) and the editor-in-chief of SMU’s Asian Management Insights. Havovi graduated with honours from the University of Delhi with a B.A. (Hons) in Mathematics, followed by a Master of Business Administration degree from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad. She completed her Doctor of Business Administration from SMU, where her thesis focused on global competitiveness and managing disruption in emerging markets.

Havovi’s knowledge and understanding of business practice are backed bymore than 15 years of experience in international banking and consulting services in India, Australia, and Mauritius. Thereafter, she transitioned into academia when she joined the Asia Case Research Centre at the University of Hong Kong. In 2012, she relocated to Singapore, where she helped establish the Centre for Management Practice (CMP) at SMU. The role of CMP is to promote two-way learning between academia and business through case studies and management articles and support the dissemination of research into translational knowledge to be anchored firmly into effective practice.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Business Administration,
    Singapore Management University
  • Masters in Business Administration, Indian
    Institute of Management
  • Bachelors, Mathematics, Lady Shri Ram
    College For Women, India

Areas of Specialisation

  • Sustainability
  • Internationalization
  • Doing Business in Asia
  • Case Writing and Case Teaching

Shantanu Bhattacharya

Shantanu is Lee Kong Chian Professor of Operations Management at SMU, and Deputy Dean of Programmes. Previously, he was Associate Professor of Operations Management at SMU and INSEAD.

He has consulted for GSK, IBM, Pepperl Fuchs, MAS Holdings and other firms and consortia, and has served on the advisory board and taught executive development programmes for a number of firms in various sectors. He has been recognized for his excellence in teaching and has won the Best Professor award in the SMU Executive Education Division in 2017, in the IESMU MBA programme in 2017, and has been nominated for the Best Core Professor at INSEAD twice and has been on the Dean’s List of Teaching at SMU in 2016 to 2021. His research has been published in top business journals like Management Science, Information Systems Research and Marketing Science.

Qualifications

  • PhD, University of Texas Austin, 1998
  • MSEE, Louisiana State University, 1993
  • B.Tech, IIT Mumbai, 1991

Areas of Specialisation

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Innovation Management
  • Operations Management
  • Data and Digitalization
  • Strategic Planning
  • Sustainability

Sankar S

Sankar Subrahmaniyam is a post-graduate in Construction Engineering and Management from College of Engineering Guindy and completed Advanced Masters in Public Policy from Indian School of Business.  Sankar has 25+ years of experience in the diversified segments viz. Buildings & industries, oil and gas, and infrastructure with exposure from contractors, consultants, and project owner’s side.  He works in the areas of integrated program management and intersection of social sciences in the program management.

He is a Fellow and Chartered Engineer of Institution of Engineers, he has served as Chair – India Taskforce of AACE International and built its India Section.  He is a certified Earned Value Professional by AACE International.  Prior to launching InCoBAN, Sankar was Chief Operating Officer of Karle Infra at Bangalore and worked with ITC’s Central Projects Organization and played an important role in building the internal Program Management Office of ITC. Sankar works closely with prestigious institutions and professional bodies in India and abroad and acts as a bridge between industry and academia.

Qualifications

  • BE in Civil Engineering from University of Madras
  • Masters in Construction Management from College of Engineering Guindy
  • Advance Masters in Public Policy from Indian School of Business

Areas of Specialisation

  • Enterprise Strategy
  • Organisation Building
  • Integrated Project Management
  • Public Policy
  • Asset Life Cycle Management
  • Performance Management

Ramamoorthy Rajendran

A Civil Engineer with Masters in Building Science from NUS, Singapore & MBA from Strathclyde University, UK & Bachelor of Law from University of London. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer with 20+ years of experience in Singapore construction industry, having strong knowledge in Design and Construction of Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Modular Construction (PPVC), and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) technologies. Former Strategist for Productivity Improvement initiatives at BCA, implemented DfMA and PPVC Prefabricated Technologies for Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Singapore, Govt. of Singapore and anchored the Digitization Initiatives at BCA.

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology (Singapore)
  • Bachelor of Laws –LLB Hons (London)
  • Master of Business Adminstration (United Kingdom)
  • Bachelor of Civil Engineering (India)

Areas of Specialisation

  • Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Modular Construction (PPVC)
  • Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) technologies
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Anand V

Anand is a seasoned Project Controls and Planning Manager with over three decades of experience and a skilled professional with a strong foundation in engineering and computer science. With a proven track record of success in large-scale projects, has expertise in planning, scheduling, and project management. Served as an in-house training faculty at L&T, sharing their knowledge through effective training programs and lectures.

Education

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) – Karnataka Regional Engineering College, Surathkal (1985 – 1989)
  • Master of Technology (Industrial Structures – JSS Science and Technology University, Mysuru (2021-2023)

Expertise

  • Project Management
  • Project Controls
  • Contracts Administration
  • Training and Development – Approved in-house Training Faculty at L&T on Project Management and Planning

Professional Experience

Larsen & Toubro Limited, Construction Division (1989 -2022)
  • 2020-2022: Project Manager, Wipro, IT SEZ Project, Bengaluru
  • 2019-2020: Project Controls, Planning, Contracts Administration, Al Rayyan FIFA Stadium, Qatar
  • 2016-2018: Project Controls, Planning, Contracts Administration, Wipro, IT SEZ Project, Bengaluru
  • 2013-2015: Project Controls, Planning, Contracts Administration, Shell’s New Technology Centre, Bengaluru
  • 2009-2012: Planning, Mixed-used Development Project – Seawoods Grand Central
  • 2006-2008: Project Controls, Mogul Gardens Residential Buildings, Dubai
  • 2003-2005: Internal System Compliance & Management Information System, Project Schedule Monitoring, Electricity & Water Training Institute Project, Kuwait
  • 1998-2003: Tender to project handover, Tarapur Atomic Power Project-3&4, Head of Technical Office
  • 1989-1997: Graduate Trainee to Planning Manager, Kaiga Atomic Power Project-1&2, Precision surveying, Fabrication of Embedded Parts, Construction Methods Planning, Construction of ReEngineered Prestressed Concrete Dome

Bhagya S Nair

Co-founder InCoBAN Ecosystem

Director & VP Operations, Synergasia BE-NEX Private Limited

Ms. Bhagya has 15+ years of experience in construction project management in infrastructure, commercial, institutional, residential buildings etc. She has successfully driven change initiatives at organisational level like Integrated PM, Lean Construction, Project Digitalisation, Risk Management etc. She also volunteers with professional bodies and has mentors young and experienced professionals on project controls.

Education

  • 2022, Chevening Gurukul fellowship program on leadership and excellence from the University of Oxford, UK
  • 2021-2022, Advance Masters in Public Policy from Indian School of Business
  • 2008 – 2010, Master of Technology in Construction Technology & Management from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
  • 2002 – 2006, Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from College of Engineering, Trivandrum

Volunteering

  • Secretary – AACEI India Section, 2019 – 2022

Licenses & Certifications

  • Earned Value Professional from AACE International
  • Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Microsoft Power BI from Microsoft

Expertise

  • Integrated Project Management
  • Project Controls
  • Public Policy
  • Project Digitalisation
  • Earned Value Management
  • Planning & Scheduling

Professional Experience

  • Co-founder-InCoBAN, Director & VP Operations Synergasia BE-NEX Pvt. Ltd., 2023 – Present
  • AGM – Project Management, Real Estate Bangalore International Airport Ltd., 2020 – 2023
  • Project Control Lead, Karle Infra Pvt. Ltd., 2017 – 2019
  • Planning Manager, Larsen & Toubro, 2006 – 2017

Publications & Achievements

  • RICS South East Asia Best Project Management Team Award, Bengaluru Airport City Ltd., 2023
  • “BIM-Specific Prequalification Criteria in Construction Projects: Exploring the Nature and Timeline of Their Inclusion” – Journal of Legal Affairs and Dispute Resolution in Engineering and Construction
  • “Re-thinking Earned Value Management from a practitioners perspective” – Indian Lean Construction Conference – ILCC 2021
  • CII DX Award for Best Practices in Digital Transformation, Bengaluru Airport City Ltd., 2021
  • Poster presentation on “Risk Analysis & Contingency Determination Methods” at PMPC, 2017
  • Project Risk Management Team Award, L&T Construction, 2016
  • George Oomen Memorial Prize in 17th Indian Engineering Congress, 2013 – “An Application of Lean Construction Techniques to MEP Systems in Indian Building Construction Projects”