Why Non-Cognitive Training?
Non-cognitive skills, often called soft skills, are the habits and behaviours that decide how well ability turns into results.
85% of professional success is non-cognitive skills
- Harvard, Stanford & Carnegie Foundation research
5 Pillars
A nationwide study by CMI, IIT Gandhinagar and Bankworld Inc., USA, surveyed 2,700 CEOs, academics, government officers and other thought leaders in India. The first study of its kind in the country, it identified five non-cognitive skills that most strengthen competitiveness and help professionals achieve excellence and ethical leadership.
What FLY builds
Which five skills, exactly?
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Conscientiousness
The quality of doing things with integrity and professionalism.
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Innovativeness
The quality of putting creative thinking to practical use.
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Perseverance
The quality of continuing efforts on difficult issues.
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Problem Solving
The quality of identifying and analyzing problems correctly & devising enduring solutions.
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Taking Initiative
The quality of responding to needs without being told.
How is FLY different?
Built on a proprietary framework
Our L.I.F.E. methodology translates research into a structured system that teaches not just how to do something, but what, why, and when, so the learning holds up in real situations.
84% feel confident applying what they learned
Delivered through active, immersive pedagogy
Instructor-led sessions built on active, inquiry-based learning, where participants practice until it becomes second nature.
95% of participants found the instructors to be excellent
Designed by those who understand what moves the needle
Built by educationalists, entrepreneurs, social scientists and industry leaders, all with educational and work experience in India and abroad.
Learning
Instructor-led . Immersive
Introspection
Reflection . Self-examination
Fellowship
Learn-Practice-Teach
Engagement
Capstone . Real-world application
The evidence behind our impact
How can India be globally competitive and reach a 10% growth target it is capable of reaching? CMI’s Finding the Leader in You (FLY) program sharpens key competitiveness mindset non-cognitive skills such as Conscientiousness, Perseverance, Innovativeness and the ability to Take Initiative. The results and the response have been so amazing that I would strongly recommend this program to every young person in India and on an urgent basis.
Dr. Sudhir Kumar Jain
Padma Shree Awardee, Former Vice Chancellor, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and Former Director of IIT Gandhinagar
12,200+
Individuals trained so far
100+
Organizations: universities, government agencies, corporations and NGOs
96%
of FLY participants received job offers, against 72% of peers (2024 analysis of 300 college students)
Who benefits most from FLY?
ORGANISATIONS
Government Bodies
Private Companies
NGOs and Foundations
Educational Institutions
INDIVIDUALS
Working Professionals
Job Seekers
College Students
High-School Students
Engage with us
WHICH PATH IS YOURS?
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
Develop proactive leaders in your organisation
Equip your people with the skills to lead, adapt, and perform. Strengthen the people who drive your organisation forward.
FOR INDIVIDUALS
Build the skills to realise your potential
Build the skills that get you noticed early and move your career forward.
Unlocking Potential through Non-Cognitive Skills Training
Welcome to the Competitiveness Mindset Institute (CMI). CMI trains students and professionals in the five skills that research shows matter most for competitiveness. Discover our flagship program, Finding the Leader in You (FLY).
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Flagship FLY programs
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research-backed skills
12,000+
participants trained since 2018
98%
participants rate the program Excellent or Good