Apr 16: In a world marked by rapid change and digital disruption, organisations are facing a pressing need for skilled leaders who can navigate uncertainty and drive strategic growth. According to LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report 2025, learning combined with career development, leadership training, coaching, internal mobility and more accelerates the flow of critical skills to keep pace with business needs. This underscores why soft skills like leadership are key in translating strategy into results by promoting trust and aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision.
In response to the growing demand for strategic leaders who can lead through change, align diverse teams and drive business transformation, IIM Calcutta, one of the few institutions globally with the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB) a hallmark of excellence in management education has launched the 19th batch of its Executive Programme in Leadership Management (EPLM), in collaboration with Emeritus. This rigorous programme has consistently enabled mid- to senior-level professionals to step into enterprise leadership roles by equipping them with actionable skills in strategic thinking, change management, digital transformation and financial decision-making.
Delivered through immersive live online sessions, in-campus modules, real-world case studies and a hands-on capstone project, it goes beyond theory to deliver measurable business impact helping leaders future-proof their organisations in a dynamic market landscape.
Focusing on building strategic leadership for a digitally disrupted and fast-evolving business landscape, this programme is designed for senior professionals with over 10 years of experience across functions like marketing, sales, technology, operations and general management who aim to lead cross-functional initiatives, drive organisational growth and navigate complex challenges. It is also ideal for business owners and entrepreneurs looking to enhance their strategic thinking, leadership impact and ability to scale sustainably.
The Programme is designed to help leaders:
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Understand competitive dynamics in the networked era to take informed strategic decisions
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Visualise strategic moves of nurturing people and creating organisational resilience for accelerated growth
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Build strategic thinking abilities to lead the organisation in the VUCA-D environment
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Advance understanding of modern business dynamics to enable collaboration within and beyond the organisation
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Develop organisational culture and capabilities for sustenance and innovation
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Manage financial relationships and expectations by building capabilities to apprehend the boardroom dynamics
Duration: 12 months | Fee: INR 6,74,000 + GST | Start Date: June 19, 2026
It combines live online sessions delivered by renowned IIM Calcutta faculty with two immersive campus visits at the IIM Calcutta campus (10 days total), offering a comprehensive blend of flexibility and in-person engagement. Participants benefit from live faculty-led classes, real-world case discussions, business simulations and a capstone project guided by IIM Calcutta faculty, enabling them to apply strategic concepts to practical business challenges.
Distinguished IIM Calcutta faculty members Prof. Chetan Joshi and Prof. Debabratta Chatterjee lead the programme from IIM Calcutta’s Organisational Behaviour Group. Prof. Joshi brings deep expertise in leadership, negotiation and organisational structure. Prof. Chatterjee, with over two decades of experience in industry and academia, specialises in leadership, team building and organisational change bringing a rich blend of research insight and practical understanding to the programme.
Speaking on the launch of the programme, Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, Head India APAC, Emeritus, said,
“In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, organisations need leaders who can think strategically, adapt to change and inspire teams to deliver measurable outcomes. This programme is designed to equip experienced professionals with the leadership mindset and tools needed to navigate complexity, drive cross-functional collaboration and lead with clarity and confidence in a dynamic, high-stakes world.”
Upon successful completion of the programme and maintaining a minimum attendance of 75 percent, participants will receive a certificate of completion from IIM Calcutta and will be eligible for IIM Calcutta Executive Education Alumni Status.
