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Pathway to Chief Strategy Officer

Dates

Jan 28 - Jun 13, 2025
Fee

INR 8,25,000 + taxes
Format

On-Campus and Live Virtual
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Overview

Overview
Curriculum
Faculty
Executive Benefits

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Summary

Strategy teams must exhibit unparalleled agility and a forward-thinking mindset to gain a sustainable long-term advantage and outperform competitors. The Advanced Leadership Programme - Pathway to CSO delves into the intricate nature of strategic decisions, uncovering the underlying reasons why certain firms achieve superior performance.

Key Benefits

The programme equips Chief Strategy Officers and aspiring CSOs with an in-depth understanding of strategic management. It equips them with the tools and frameworks to effectively navigate disruptions, consistently outperform competitors, and achieve enduring success over time.

Key Takeaways

The programme blends industry insights with critical theoretical concepts to shape strategy leaders. Through case studies, simulations, and expert-led sessions, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of key topics such as industry analysis, value-based strategy, corporate strategy, data-driven strategy, and implementation.

Differentiate between strategy, vision, and mission
Map organisational structure with your strategy needs
Discover what drives long-term competitive advantage
Respond to competitive threats and opportunities in dynamic orientations
Translate data insights into strategic management decisions
Analyse financial statements and performance indicators
Gather and analyse customer data for insights into customer behaviour and needs
Gain a comprehensive understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies
Learn to identify and analyse ethical dilemmas

Is This Programme For You?

This programme is ideal for high potential executives looking to create new growth pathways and position their organisation for sustained success:

CXOs curating a strategic outlook and growth engine of their organisation
Heads of strategy leading multi-location projects with a global delivery model
Senior leaders heading the strategy function with a mandate to drive new initiatives and growth plans

Phase I - CSO - The Strategic Visionary

Strategic Thinking

Understand the vital skill of strategic thinking that involves making decisions with imperfect information that has long feedback cycles
Get started with how to use a combination of logic and data to devise strategies to ensure sustainable growth and competitive advantage
Understand the difference between strategy, vision and mission to get more clarity on what makes for a good strategy

Corporate Strategy and Agile Strategy Execution

Understand how to create competitive advantage by operating in many businesses
Understand the nuances of how to drive growth through M&As, joint ventures and other external partnerships
Learn how to execute strategies effectively
Understand how to craft organisational structure that aligns with your strategy and enables effective execution of your formulated strategy

Competitive Strategy and Value Based Strategy

Gain proficiency in strategic frameworks to evaluate industry dynamics
Understand the sources and sustainability of competitive advantage, and how to leverage these insights to formulate robust competitive strategies.
Learn to anticipate and respond effectively to competitive threats and opportunities in dynamic markets
Comprehend the principles of value creation, and how they contribute to sustained competitive advantage
Learn to operationalise value-based strategies by aligning organisational resources and capabilities with strategic goals
Develop practical skills in strategy execution, including the measurement and monitoring of strategic actions, to ensure successful implementation and continuous improvement

Data Analysis and Management Decisions

Develop the ability to interpret and analyse complex data sets using analytical tools and techniques
Gain proficiency in translating data insights into strategic management decisions, ensuring that organisational actions are informed by robust data analysis
Learn to when to use data versus relying on frameworks
Understand how to leverage data to predict trends, identify opportunities, enhancing the overall effectiveness of strategic decision making

Financial Value Creation

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the basic financial concepts and metrics that drive value creation, such return on investment (ROI), or discounted cash flow (DCF)
Learn to analyse financial statements and performance indicators to assess a f irm’s financial health and identify strategic priorities and opportunities
Gain proficiency in using financial metrics to align strategy to shareholder expectations
Learn to identify and evaluate opportunities for value creation through mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic financial initiatives

Phase II - CSO - The Game Changer

Customer Insights and Data-Driven Strategy

Gain the ability to gather and analyse customer data from various sources to uncover deep insights into customer behaviors, preferences, and needs
Learn to segment customers effectively and create detailed customer personas to inform strategic marketing and product development decisions
Acquire skills to use data analytics tools and techniques to transform customer insights into actionable business strategies

Industry 4.0 and Global SCM

Gain a comprehensive understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics, and their transformative impact on global supply chain management
Learn how these technologies enhance supply chain visibility, efficiency, and agility, enabling more responsive and adaptive supply chain strategies
Understand the strategic implications of digital transformation in supply chains, including the ability to optimise logistics, improve demand forecasting, and create more resilient and sustainable supply chain networks

Global Market Dynamics and Geopolitics - CSO Perspective

Develop the ability to assess the institutional environment to identify opportunities and risks in international markets
Learn to evaluate the strategic implications of geopolitical developments, including political instability, regulatory changes, and international relations, on global business operations
Acquire skills to formulate strategies that mitigate geopolitical risks and leverage opportunities provided by an environment, ensuring that the organisation can navigate complex international environments effectively

Growth Strategy

Develop the ability to formulate strategies to drive growth
Learn to identify and evaluate various growth opportunities, including organic growth, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances, and market expansion
Acquire skills to design and execute growth initiatives effectively, ensuring alignment across all organisational functions and resources

Tech Evolution for Competitive Advantage

Learn to assess the strategic implications of emerging technologies and how they can be leveraged to create competitive advantage
Learn about creative destruction and how to formulate strategies to overcome it
Learn to deal with disruptive technology and how to respond to them

Ethics

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the importance of ethical considerations in strategic decision-making processes
Learn to identify and analyse ethical dilemmas, ensuring that strategic choices align with the organisation’s core values, legal standards, and societal expectations
Understand how to build and sustain an ethical corporate culture, fostering transparency, accountability, and trust among stakeholders, and ensuring long-term organisational integrity and reputation

Negotiation, Influence and M&A Strategies

Develop advanced negotiation skills to effectively navigate complex business deals, partnerships, M&As
Learn to apply influence strategies to build consensus, persuade stakeholders, and drive strategic initiatives that align with organisational goals

Strategies for ESG Era

Gain a deep understanding of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and the various frameworks and standards used to measure and report on ESG performance
Learn to identify and assess the ESG risks and opportunities that can impact an organisation’s long-term sustainability and stakeholder value
Acquire the skills to design and implement circular economy strategies that promote resource efficiency, waste reduction, and sustainable business practices
Understand how to integrate ESG and circularity principles into the organisation’s strategic planning process, creating competitive advantage and ensuring compliance with regulatory and stakeholder expectations

Phase III - CSO - The Global Leader

Global Strategy

Gain a thorough understanding of how cultural, administrative, geographic, and economic differences influence international expansion and how to navigate the complexities of international markets
Learn to assess the impact of cultural, administrative, geographic, and economic differences on global strategy formulation and execution
Develop the ability to evaluate the trade offs between achieving efficiencies through geographic expansion and the need for customisation to meet local tastes and preferences
Learn to formulate and implement global strategies that balance standardization and adaptation, ensuring that the organization can leverage scale economies while addressing the unique demands of diverse markets

Understanding Leadership in Oneself

Gain a deep understanding of personal leadership styles, strengths, and areas for improvement through self-assessment tools and reflective practices
Learn to enhance emotional intelligence (EQ), including self-regulation, empathy, and social skills, to effectively lead oneself and influence others
Acquire strategies for setting personal and professional goals, managing time effectively, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance
Develop resilience and adaptability skills to navigate challenges, make sound decisions under pressure, and sustain personal well-being and peak performance in demanding leadership roles

Leading Change and Managing Crisis

Develop the ability to design and lead effective change management initiatives, including the creation of compelling change visions, stakeholder engagement, and communication strategies
Learn to apply change management frameworks and tools to successfully navigate organisational transformations, ensuring alignment and commitment at all levels
Acquire skills to anticipate, prepare for, and respond to organizational crises, including risk assessment, crisis communication, and decision-making under uncertainty
Learn to implement crisis management plans and resilience strategies that minimize disruption, protect organizational reputation, and facilitate rapid recovery and continuity

Executive Presence and Storytelling

Develop a commanding executive presence by refining communication skills, body language, and interpersonal interactions to project confidence, credibility, and authority
Learn to build and maintain trust with stakeholders, inspire confidence in teams, and lead with authenticity and integrity
Acquire storytelling techniques to craft compelling narratives that effectively communicate strategic visions, inspire action, and drive organizational change
Learn to tailor stories to diverse audiences, using emotional intelligence and persuasive communication to connect with stakeholders and influence decision-making

Faculty

Anand Nandkumar

Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, ISB

Programme Director ALP-CSO

Sougata Ray

Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship (Practice), ISB

Deepak Jena

Assistant Professor of Strategy, ISB

Siddharth Sharma

Assistant Professor of Strategy, ISB

Ramana Sonti

Clinical Associate Professor of Finance, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business and College of Business Administration, University of Pittsburgh

Visiting Faculty, ISB

Subodha Kumar

Paul R. Anderson Distinguished Chair Professor, Fox School of Business, Temple University, USA

Visiting Faculty, ISB

Nandu Nandkishore

Adjunct Professor of Marketing Strategy, ISB

Hemant Kakkar

Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, ISB

Sreedhari Desai

Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Crist W. Blackwell Scholar, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Visiting Faculty, ISB

Ishtiaq Pasha Mahmood

Professor of Strategy & Policy, NUS Business School

ISB Certificate

After successful completion of this programme, you will be awarded an ISB Executive Education Certificate, formal recognition of your professional development.

ISB Executive Alumni Benefits

On successful completion of this programme, participants gain the ISB Executive Alumni status.

The privileges of this exclusive community include:

Access to the Executive Alumni portal
Personal ISB e-mail ID
Access to ISB Executive Network LinkedIn Group
Access to the support team over the telephone
20% discount on open executive education programmes

In addition to the above, ISB Executive Alumni are eligible to receive ongoing access to a variety of ISB research, information, and resources.

Please note that the access to the Learning Resource Centre (LRC) has been extended for participants of this programme for use throughout the programme duration. Participants will be liable to pay & procure LRC’s paid content.

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Pathway to Chief Strategy Officer

Pathway to Chief Strategy Officer

Summary

Key Benefits

Key Takeaways

Is This Programme For You?

Phase I - CSO - The Strategic Visionary

Strategic Thinking

Corporate Strategy and Agile Strategy Execution

Competitive Strategy and Value Based Strategy

Data Analysis and Management Decisions

Financial Value Creation

Phase II - CSO - The Game Changer

Customer Insights and Data-Driven Strategy

Industry 4.0 and Global SCM

Global Market Dynamics and Geopolitics - CSO Perspective

Growth Strategy

Tech Evolution for Competitive Advantage

Ethics

Negotiation, Influence and M&A Strategies

Strategies for ESG Era

Phase III - CSO - The Global Leader

Global Strategy

Understanding Leadership in Oneself

Leading Change and Managing Crisis

Executive Presence and Storytelling

Faculty

Anand Nandkumar

Sougata Ray

Deepak Jena

Siddharth Sharma

Ramana Sonti

Subodha Kumar

Nandu Nandkishore

Hemant Kakkar

Sreedhari Desai

Ishtiaq Pasha Mahmood

ISB Certificate

ISB Executive Alumni Benefits

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