Batch 10
Senior Leadership Programme
- 100% Live-online sessions by IIM Lucknow
- Three-day Immersion at IIML Campus
- Become Eligible for IIML Executive Alumni Status
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Become a Future-Ready Leader with Strategic, Digital, and AI-Driven Capabilities
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Programme Overview
In an era defined by rapid technological disruption, global competition, and volatile economic conditions, traditional management experience alone is no longer sufficient to lead organisations successfully. Senior leaders are expected not just to manage operational demands but to set vision, drive strategic transformation, and foster innovation. This requires an expanded skill set from strategic decision-making and digital fluency to adaptive leadership in times of ambiguity.
Research shows that organisations with strong leadership pipelines are significantly more competitive: companies that invest in leadership development are 13× more likely to outperform competitors and report up to 25% higher profit margins compared with peers that don’t prioritise leadership training. Moreover, 86% of organisations that focus on leadership development experience revenue growth directly from these investments. Robust leadership capabilities also correlate with better innovation outcomes, improved employee performance, and stronger organisational resilience outcomes that are now essential rather than optional for long-term success.
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Unlock Your Leadership Potential with IIM Lucknow
Step into the future with IIM Lucknow’s Senior Leadership Programme — a powerful blend of live online learning and a transformative on-campus immersion. Over 10 months, you’ll navigate strategic leadership, business finance, data analytics, and digital transformation through real-world case studies and group projects. Guided by top-tier faculty and network with senior professionals, you’ll emerge equipped to lead innovation, shape high-performance teams, and redefine strategy in today’s dynamic business environment.
Programme Highlights
LEARN
Learn from IIM Lucknow faculty & industry experts
ASSIMILATE
Assimilate insights from peer-to-peer learning
LEAD
Lead with a world-class curriculum, real-world case studies & a group project
EXPERIENCE
Experience a three-day in-campus immersion
BENEFIT
Benefit with eligibility to IIM Lucknow's Executive Alumni Status
SUCCEED
Succeed with a certificate from one of India's top B-Schools
Note:
The numerical programme highlights presented above are approximate and they will be confirmed closer to the programme start.
The session recordings may be made available on the LMS portal in a non-downloadable format for a limited period subject to the condition of faculty discretion regarding the allowance of recordings of their classes.
The programme highlights presented above are approximate, and subject to change depending on the availability and expertise of the teaching faculty, as well as the program's desired outcomes.
Who is this Programme for?
The Senior Leadership Programme is tailor-made for:
Senior professionals such as COOs, CFOs, CEOs, Head of Business Units (P&L), Managing Directors, Directors, VPs, and General/ Senior Managers who want to nurture their leadership skills and mid-level professionals interested in transitioning to senior business roles.
Business Leaders and executives looking to leverage the best practices in management and leadership to advance their businesses.
Eligibility: Post Graduates/ Graduates / Diploma holders (10+2+3 or 10+2+4) with 7 years minimum work experience as of September 30, 2024. Candidates should have scored a minimum of 50% of marks and should be currently working.
Programme Modules
Module 1: Human Resource Management in the AI Era
AI-driven workforce transformation
HR analytics for hiring, performance & retention
Talent development in hybrid workplaces
Leadership competencies for tech-enabled organisations
Global workforce management
Future skills & capability planning
Module 2: Organisational Behaviour & Human–AI Collaboration
Behavioural insights & self-awareness
Team dynamics with AI-augmented workflows
Leadership & emotional intelligence
Change management for AI-enabled organisations
Sustainability and ESG Leadership
Module 3: Sustaining Business in Competitive Markets
Understanding Changing Economic and Business Landscape
Demand, Supply & Pricing Across Industries
Economic Forces Behind Competitive Advantage
Scale Economies, Cost Structure and New World of Business (e-Commerce)
Module 4: Macroeconomics, Policy & Digital Economy
Understanding Macroeconomic and Business Environment
Short Run Business Cycles
Macroeconomic Indicators to Monitor Short Run Growth Prospects
Measurement of GDP
Price Index (Inflation)
Interest Rate
Exchange Rate
Policy influence on data, innovation & AI ecosystems
Digital public infrastructure & India’s growth trajectory
Long-run growth drivers in a digital-first economy
Module 5: Strategic Innovation & Leading Transformation
Innovation strategy & new value creation
Corporate entrepreneurship
Business model renewal in the age of AI
Module 6: Corporate Strategy & Data-Augmented Decision-Making
Strategic analysis
Diversification & portfolio strategy
Strategy execution (OKRs)
Data-informed decision-making frameworks
Tools for Strategy Implementation
Module 7: Finance and Cost Management Using Modern Tools
Understanding Financial Statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement and Cash Flow Statement, Viewing the business through financial statements,
Financial Statement Analysis: Ratios, common size, trend analysis, CAGR, and other techniques.
Understanding Cost for Decision Making: Cost behavior, Cost –Volume –Profit (CVP) analysis, target profit, and volume, operating leverage analysis, sensitivity analysis
Relevant cost information and tactical decision making: the strategic and qualitative implication, insourcing vs. Outsourcing (make vs. buy), product mix, replacement, the theory of constraint.
AI for financial decision-making
Module 8: Strategic Finance & Value Creation
Financial Analysis & Financial Modelling
Corporate Valuation
M & A
Governance & risk
Impact of Digital Transformation on Financial Strategy
Module 9: Customer Management & AI-Driven Customer Experience
Customer segmentation & persona development
Customer value & profitability
AI-enabled customer insights, personalisation & engagement strategies
Module 10: Brand Management in the AI Era
Brand Image
Brand Equity
New-age brand-building frameworks using digital & AI insights
Module 11: Digital Marketing Strategies
Digital Strategies for Marketing
Content & campaign optimisation
Marketing analytics tools
Module 12: Business Data Analytics
Descriptive Analytics: Data Visualisation, Measures of central tendency, variation and shape
Predictive Analytics: Correlation, Regression
Prescriptive Analytics: Optimization
Module 13: Digital Transformation & AI for Business
Digital + AI Transformation Essentials: Concepts, Drivers, Strategic Imperatives
From SMAC to SMAC+AI: Four Pillars of Digital Transformation
AI-Enabled Business Models: Innovation, Disruption & Customer Experience Transformation
Platform Thinking and Ecosystem Strategy in the AI Era
Case Study: Navigating an AI-First Digital Transformation Journey
Module 14: Generative AI & Agentic AI for Leadership
Generative AI Essentials for Leaders: Use-Cases, Risks, Enterprise Impact
Agentic AI: Autonomous Agents, Multi-Agent Systems & Business Applications
Human–AI Collaboration & Augmented Leadership
Leadership Playbook: Driving AI-First Transformation with GenAI & Agentic AI
Module 15: Supply Chain and Operational Excellence
Foundations of Operations Management
Inventory Management
Demand Planning & Forecasting – Tools & Techniques
Project Planning & Scheduling
Foundations of Supply Chain Management
Total Quality Management – Tools & Frameworks
Lean Management Concepts
Introduction to Digital Supply Chain and Digital Twins
Module 16: Corporate Communication
Corporate Communication & Image Building: An Audience Centric Approach
Functions of Corporate Communications: Relations with Media, Investor, Government, Employees
The Global & the Local: Issues in Cross Cultural Communication
A hands-on workshop session during the campus immersion consisting of case-based role-play exercises moderated by IIML Faculty on ‘Leadership and Negotiation'.
Note:
The in-campus modules are subject to the conditions/ unavoidable circumstances that prevail at the given point in time.
Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the participant profile & programme hours.
The session recordings may be made available on the LMS portal in a non-downloadable format for a limited period subject to the condition of faculty discretion regarding the allowance of recordings of their classes.
The programme curriculum includes individual assignments, simulations, group projects & presentations to apply and demonstrate classroom learning.
Campus immersion will take place at the IIML Lucknow campus
Real-world Case Studies
Reliance Jio: Revolutionising Indian Telecom by Tripti Ghosh Sharma, Arcot Ravi Praveen, Libin Joshua, and Ashish Tiwari
Reliance Jio Infocomm was optimistic about acquiring 100 million customers in 100 days. Using this case, participants will analyse the marketing strategy and evaluate whether the business model is sufficiently innovative to lead an industry-wide disruption.
Ahold versus Tesco: Analysing Performance by Suraj Srinivasan and Penelope Rossano
Through this case, participants will analyse the performance using the Modified Dupont Decomposition techniques to assess if the firm's performance results from operating profitability or financial leverage and then suggest strategies to improve performance.
Mahindra and Mahindra Finance Services Limited: Empowering Rural Customers in India by Rajeev Kumra
Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited, a non-banking finance company caters to the rural poor across India. This case will enable participants to understand financial credit risk modelling and consumer behaviour to succeed in the rural Indian market.
Note: Listed above are a few indicative case studies and the programme may include additional case studies specially curated by the faculty.
Key Programme Takeaways
Lead high-performance, AI-enabled teams using advanced people management, HR analytics, and future-skills planning.
Drive organisational transformation through strategic innovation, data-augmented decisions, and effective change leadership.
Build competitive strategies grounded in economic insight, digital-first markets, and India’s evolving digital public infrastructure.
Strengthen financial leadership through modern financial analysis, valuation, cost management, and AI-driven financial decision-making.
Accelerate customer-centric growth with AI-powered marketing, digital engagement, and advanced customer experience design.
Apply data analytics and digital transformation frameworks to enhance decisions, operations, and innovation.
Leverage Generative AI & Agentic AI for better automation, augmented decision-making, and AI-first organisational strategy.
Drive operational excellence with modern supply chain tools, forecasting techniques, and digital twin–enabled processes.
Communicate with clarity and influence, strengthening executive presence and cross-cultural stakeholder alignment.
Senior Leadership Programme Certificate
Upon successful completion of the programme, with a minimum 75% attendance and satisfactory academic performance, participants will be awarded a certificate of completion and will be eligible to receive IIM Lucknow's Executive Alumni Status (optional). The cumulative overall percentage of marks should be 50% and above.
We encourage you to attend all the live sessions and make the best out of these interactive learning experiences.
Note:
The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate. IIM Lucknow reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice.
The session recordings may be made available on the LMS portal in a non-downloadable format for a limited period subject to the condition of faculty discretion regarding the allowance of recordings of their classes.
Become Eligible for IIML Executive Alumni Status
Upon completion of the programme, participants will be eligible for the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status. The benefits include:
Executive Alumni status of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Receipt of all programme brochures and newsletters from IIM Lucknow (MDP Office)
Details of souvenirs available with MDP office
Lifelong access to a network of distinguished IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni
Access to the IIM Lucknow Campus Library (onsite access)
10% discount in fee for any additional programme (Open programme, Online) at IIM Lucknow (Lucknow and Noida campus)
10% group discount on the fee for referring participants (minimum group of five)
Note: The Executive Alumni status benefits are subject to the discretion of IIM Lucknow.
Programme Directors
Professor, Operations and Supply Chain Management, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Prof. Omkarprasad S. Vaidya holds a Fellow (Doctoral) degree from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE), Mumbai, and a postgraduate degree in Mechanical (Pr...
Professor, Human Resource Management, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
Prof. Uppal has earned his PhD in Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management. He has published eight books with internationally reputed publication houses such as ...
Note: Programme Directors might change due to unavoidable circumstances, and revised details will be shared closer to the programme start date.
Past Participant Profiles
Work Experience
Top Industries
Banking and Finance
Healthcare
IT Services
Manufacturing
Others*
*Others includes Consultancy, FMCG, Infrastructure, Retail, and Telecommunications, amongst others.
Top Functions
General Management
Marketing & Sales
Operations
Technology Management
Others*
*Others includes Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Manufacturing, amongst others.
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Pay Later - Finance Options
Programme Fee | Maximum Loan Amount Available | Tenure (months) | EMI |
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INR 5,50,000 + GST | INR 6,16,550 | 48 | ₹ 18,806 |
Note:
The above EMI's are indicative. The EMI's offered by each of the loan providers might vary from the above figures, depending upon tenure and loan amount to be disbursed.
Other EMI tenures available (Months):
Propelld: 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48
The Learning Experience
Join a global community of 300,000+ professionals across 200 countries who have advanced their careers with Emeritus. In a recent survey, 9 out of 10 learners said their expectations were met or exceeded.
From day one, you’ll get access to carefully designed course material, live interactions, and a structured cohort-based journey that keeps you on track. Our approach blends flexibility with accountability—so you don’t just start, you finish strong.
And you’re never on your own. A dedicated program support team is available 7 days a week to guide you with platform queries, technical support, or any learning-related questions—so you can focus on what really matters: your growth.
A dedicated programme support team is available 7 days a week to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.
FAQs
To be eligible for the IIM Lucknow Senior Leadership Programme, applicants must have a minimum of 7 years of work experience. This experience is crucial for engaging with the advanced leadership concepts taught in the course. The programme is designed for senior professionals who are either already in leadership roles or preparing to step into such positions, making it an ideal leadership development program.
This leadership management course is ideal for senior professionals and executives who are currently in or aspiring to leadership roles. It is particularly well-suited for those looking to enhance their strategic thinking, decision-making skills, and leadership abilities. This emerging leader’s program is also beneficial for those who want to drive organizational change, manage complex business challenges, and lead teams effectively.
The curriculum of the IIM Lucknow Senior Leadership Programme is comprehensive, focusing on developing strategic leadership skills. It includes modules on Strategic Thinking, Financial Acumen, Leadership and Organizational Behaviour, Digital Transformation, and Innovation Management. This leadership management course combines theoretical knowledge with practical applications, ensuring that participants are well-prepared to take on senior leadership roles.
The IIM Lucknow Senior Leadership Programme features live online sessions conducted by IIM faculty. These interactive sessions provide opportunities for real-time engagement and discussions, making it a dynamic leadership training experience. In addition, recorded lectures may be made available to participants to provide flexibility and support their learning journey.
The programme fee for the Senior Leadership Programme is INR 5,50,000 + GST. This fee covers tuition, learning materials, and access to the online learning platform, making it an investment in a high-caliber leadership development program.
Yes, the programme offers a finance or installment option to help participants manage the fee in a more flexible manner. The payment can be broken down into easy installments, making this leadership management course more accessible to professionals.
Participants will gain proficiency in tools and frameworks critical to leadership management, including strategic planning models, financial analysis tools, digital transformation strategies, and innovation management techniques. These tools are integral to the leadership development program, equipping participants with the skills to lead effectively in a complex business environment.
This IIM Lucknow Senior Leadership Programme stands out for its comprehensive curriculum, delivered by esteemed faculty members from a top-tier business school. It combines academic rigor with practical insights, focusing on strategic leadership, innovation, and global business trends. The programme’s immersive learning approach and emphasis on real-world application make it one of the most effective leadership development programs for senior professionals.
A Senior Leader plays a critical role in steering the organization toward its strategic goals. Their responsibilities include setting the vision, making high-impact decisions, managing change, and leading teams effectively. Senior Leaders are also responsible for fostering innovation, driving business growth, and ensuring that the organization remains competitive in a rapidly changing business environment. They must possess strong leadership qualities, strategic thinking, and the ability to navigate complex challenges while aligning the organization’s resources with its long-term objectives. This makes leadership training and development a critical component of a Senior Leader’s role.
Senior Leadership, as taught in this programme, is about developing a strategic vision, leading with impact, and driving organizational change. The programme focuses on building the skills necessary for effective leadership in a fast-paced, ever-evolving business landscape. Participants in this leadership management course will learn how to manage innovation, lead digital transformation, and develop strategies that align with the long-term goals of their organizations. This comprehensive leadership development program is designed to equip participants with the expertise needed to excel as senior leaders.
The Senior Leadership Programme by IIM Lucknow goes beyond typical leadership courses online by focusing on strategic thinking, business acumen, and people leadership skills. You’ll learn directly from IIM Lucknow’s world-class faculty, work on real business challenges, and gain actionable insights to lead effectively at the senior management level. Plus, the IIML e-certificate gives your profile a powerful edge.
This leadership development program is designed to strengthen your leadership skills across critical areas such as decision-making, change management, and driving innovation. The mix of live online sessions, case studies, and peer learning ensures you gain practical tools you can apply immediately in your workplace to become a more confident and impactful leader.
The Senior Leadership Program IIML is ideal for mid to senior-level professionals looking to transition into strategic roles or sharpen their leadership and management capabilities. By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to take on larger responsibilities, lead teams more effectively, and create measurable business impact.
Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!
Flexible payment options available.
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