Executive Programme in Strategy and Leadership
Develop the ability to make informed business decisions, make informed strategic choices, and align teams to translate strategy into execution and drive transformation in dynamic business environments.
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Programme Overview
Key Takeaways
Turn strategic intent into organisational impact
The programme equips you to:
- Frame complex strategic problems by identifying trade-offs, constraints, and interdependencies across functions
- Make informed strategic decisions in uncertain environments by evaluating options and their implications
- Align teams and stakeholders around strategic priorities to enable coordinated organisational action
- Translate strategy into clear execution plans that drive measurable and sustained outcomes
- Lead transformation initiatives by managing complexity and driving change across the organisation
Why ISB Executive Education?
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Programme Highlights
Explore a structured learning journey with faculty-led sessions, guided discussions, a capstone project, and campus immersion for real-world application and insight.
Learner Profiles
- Professionals preparing to take on organisation-wide decision-making responsibilities
- Leaders seeking to move beyond functional roles into strategic leadership positions
- Individuals aiming to influence direction, priorities, and outcomes at a larger scale
- Managers with deep domain expertise looking to broaden their strategic perspective
- Professionals responsible for contributing to cross-functional decision-making
- Leaders seeking to evaluate trade-offs and guide organisational priorities
- Business heads managing growth, alignment, and execution across teams
- Consultants and advisors working on complex strategic and organisational challenges
- Professionals involved in shaping strategy and driving its implementation
Curriculum
The programme progresses from framing strategic problems to aligning organisations and driving execution, enabling informed decisions and effective leadership in dynamic business environments.
Phase 1: Framing Leadership and Strategic Choice
- Understand how leadership behaviour influences strategic thinking and decision-making
- Analyse competitive dynamics and anticipate responses in interdependent environments
- Frame strategic problems by identifying trade-offs and key constraints
- Strengthen the ability to make informed decisions under pressure and uncertainty
Phase 2: Leading the Enterprise: Alignment, Scope and Growth
- Diagnose organisational challenges across teams, stakeholders, and structures
- Evaluate growth opportunities and define strategic scope and direction
- Align teams and stakeholders around shared priorities and organisational goals
- Understand how culture and organisational context shape strategic outcomes
Phase 3: Driving Renewal, Transformation, and Execution
- Design and evaluate business models to respond to changing market conditions
- Lead transformation initiatives by managing resistance and driving alignment
- Translate strategic intent into clear execution pathways and action plans
- Formulate evidence-based recommendations grounded in data analysis
Note: Courses and topics are subject to change based on our faculty recommendations to keep the content contextual and relevant to the evolving environment.
What You Will Gain
Certificate
On successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded a programme completion certificate from ISB Executive Education, a formal recognition of your professional development.
Programme Eligibility: Diploma/Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognised university; Minimum 10 years post-degree work experience
ISB Executive Alumni Benefits
On successful completion of this programme, participants gain the ISB Executive Alumni status. The benefits include:
Community and Network Access
As an ISB Executive Alumni, participants gain access to the Executive Alumni portal and the ISB Executive Network LinkedIn group, fostering continued connection and engagement within a distinguished professional community.
Professional Recognition and Support
Members get a dedicated ISB Executive Education email ID, along with access to the ISB Executive Alumni Engagement team via email, ensuring continued assistance and a direct channel for programme-related guidance, updates, and engagement opportunities.
Learning and Knowledge Resources
Alumni receive curated newsletters, access to select ISB research, and institutional knowledge resources, supporting continued learning beyond the programme.
Beyond the Classroom
Alumni are eligible to participate in masterclasses led by ISB faculty and industry experts and receive benefits, including a 10% programme fee benefit on ISB Executive Education programmes and a 20% programme fee benefit on ISB Online programmes.
Note: Alumni/network benefits are subject to ISB policy and may change without prior notice.
Programme Faculty
Deepa Mani
Professor, Information Systems, ISB
Deepak Jena
Assistant Professor, Strategy, ISB
Shilpa Aggarwal
Associate Professor, Economics and Public Policy, ISB
Nandu Nandkishore
Adjuct Professor of Marketing and Strategy (Practice), ISB
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