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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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
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