IIM Calcutta announces admission to ‘LEAD: A Senior Leadership Programme for CXOs’
IIM Calcutta: Executives, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in reputable organisations, who are no more than 2-levels away from an India-level CEO position are eligible to apply.
Anu Parthiban | August 1, 2024 | 07:41 PM IST
NEW DELHI: Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) has invited applications for LEAD: Senior Leadership Programme for CXOs. The in-person programme of four campus visits will be spread over 12 months. Interested and eligible applicants can apply for the fifth batch of programme through the official website, iimcal.ac.in.
The programme is specifically designed for senior leaders, including Chief Executives, Chief Operating Officers (COOs), Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and other C-suite executives. It also aims to equip participants with new-age skills and competencies that cater to the evolving business ecosystem.
“A survey by Executive Access also indicates that women have seen increased representation across organisations in leadership positions, with 16% of new hires being CXOs and 8% occupying CEO or MD positions, with an expected increase of 50-60% over the next four years,” the institute said.
IIM Calcutta said executives, with a minimum of 15 years of experience in any reputable organisations, who are no more than two levels away from an India-level CEO position would be eligible for the programme. Learners will receive certification from IIM Calcutta and will be conferred IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni status upon completion.
The 12-month programme that spans four on-campus modules each lasting for a week, supplemented by periodic live online interaction sessions between modules. Learners will be introduced to modern-day concepts in leadership and management through four modules - “LEARN (Core Functional Capabilities for Business Leaders), ENHANCE (Cognitive Capacity Through Design Thinking and Strategic Analysis), ASPIRE (Foster Cross-functional Competencies to Tackle Contemporary Management Challenges) and DELIVER (Distinctive Execution Through Organisational Leadership and Change Insights)”.
“This programme will further equip learners to master leadership competencies such as customer centricity, supply chain agility, strategic financial decision-making, conflict resolution, design thinking, management of self, managing change, digital transformation and continuous innovation,” it added.
IIM-C professors said: “Graduates of IIM Calcutta's LEAD programme have gained transformative knowledge in formulating and executing strategic decisions for their organisations. LEAD stands as one of the most advanced programmes for C-Suite leaders, equipping them to navigate global uncertainties through effective leadership and adept negotiation skills, thereby driving change and unlocking growth.”
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