Indian School of Business

Emerging Leaders Programme

Indian School of Business

Leadership

Application Deadline Approaching

Last date to apply: September 3, 2026 · Program starts on September 19, 2026

About Programme

In a world where technological advancement and management capability are deeply connected, the Emerging Leaders Programme helps rising managers accelerate their leadership trajectory. Designed for professionals stepping into broader responsibility, the programme builds cross-functional fluency across strategy, operations, finance, marketing, and innovation. Participants develop self-awareness, strengthen interpersonal effectiveness, and gain the agility to lead through uncertainty and digital disruption

Programme Content

Strengthen self-awareness, personal leadership effectiveness, and critical thinking. Learn to lead and inspire teams, navigate feedback and conflict, and apply structured decision-making models to improve judgement and organisational impact.

Develop strategic insight by integrating digital innovation, finance, marketing, economics, and organisational strategy. Learn to harness AI for advantage, design effective strategies, enhance financial acumen, and build networks for cross-functional impact.

Build resilience, analytical depth, and the ability to lead through uncertainty. Strengthen negotiation, influence, executive presence, data-informed decision-making, storytelling, and career direction to evolve as an adaptive, high-impact leader.

Apply design thinking, customer-centric leadership, and innovation frameworks to real-world challenges. Engage with industry leaders and synthesise learning through the Action Learning Project and final on-campus immersion.

Programme Audience

The programme is designed for forward-looking executives with 5+ years of experience preparing for wider leadership roles:

New managers seeking cross-functional clarity
High-potential contributors identified for leadership tracks
Young business owners or next-gen family leaders

Programme Eligibility: Diploma/Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognised university; Minimum 5 years post-degree work experience.

Programme Benefits

The programme will guide you to:

Gain a 360-degree understanding of business operations, linking strategy with execution
Develop a personalised leadership development plan grounded in authenticity and purpose
Apply cross-functional collaboration to drive aligned business outcomes
Identify growth and innovation opportunities in a digital and global business environment
Understand and address the challenges of modern business management

Testimonials

"Learning to question before solving and applying design thinking reshaped how I lead in an increasingly complex world."

Nagesh Sharma

Co-Founder and CEO, Flowsphere

"The experience reinforced the power of empathy and human connection in business broadened my perspective and enriched my learning."

Niharika Chugh Vali

Founder, Jump Kids Indoor Play

"Diverse peers and the ALP expanded my perspective and built the confidence and skills for a smooth corporate transition."

Sainki Dubey

Head of Department, Indian Navy

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