Emerging Leaders Programme

[{"text":"00N0I00000KT1fD","value":"utm_source"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1fI","value":"utm_medium"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1fN","value":"utm_campaign"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1fS","value":"uterm"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1md","value":"adgroupname"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1mx","value":"keyword"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1nR","value":"creative"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1ng","value":"devicemodel"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1nq","value":"placement"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1ot","value":"target"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1o0","value":"device"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1o5","value":"network"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1oA","value":"matchtype"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1oF","value":"gclid"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1nM","value":"campaignname"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1n7","value":"term"},{"text":"00N0I00000KT1fS","value":"utm_term"},{"text":"00N0I00000KQo5v","value":"utm_content"},{"text":"","value":""}]

Emerging Leaders Programme

Course best suited for

Mid-Senior Executives

Eligibility (Yrs of Experience)

5 to 10

Know more

Date

Sep 6, 2025 - Mar 28, 2026
Duration

7 months
Fee

INR 3,75,000 + taxes
Format

On-Campus and Live Virtual
Apply Now

Summary

Discover the Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) – a transformative learning journey designed to accelerate your leadership potential. Expertly crafted for ambitious leaders ready to thrive in a fast-paced digital world, the ELP blends cutting-edge technology insights with advanced interpersonal skills. Equip yourself with the tools needed to navigate and succeed amidst ever-changing market and technological landscapes. Join ELP and step confidently into the future of leadership.

Key Benefits

Participants will gain a comprehensive, 360-degree view of business operations, seamlessly bridging the gap between strategic planning and practical execution. This programme empowers them to integrate departmental functions with broader organisational goals, enhancing overall synergy. Through the ELP, participants will develop a distinctive leadership persona and a formidable array of skills, positioning them uniquely to embrace and excel in both current and future leadership challenges with unparalleled confidence.

Key Takeaways

Craft your leadership development plan to lead teams with greater authenticity, empathy, and purpose
Master a cross-functional approach to collaboration and delivering business outcomes
Identify opportunities for growth and innovation unleashed by the digital revolution and a globalising economy
Understand the challenges of modern business management

Key Highlights

Live Virtual sessions
Group Coaching sessions
Leadership Perspective sessions

Is This Programme For You?

The Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) has been specially designed for forward-thinking, high-potential executives with 5 - 10 years of work experience who are seeking to play an expanded role in driving corporate strategy and success. Ideal profiles include:

Individuals who have recently transitioned into managerial roles and are looking to gain a cross-functional overview of the business and assess and sharpen their abilities for leadership success
Individual contributors with 5-10 years of work experience who have been identified as outstanding prospects for leadership tracks within the organisation
Young business leaders/owners or next-gen directors of family-managed businesses will also benefit from this programme

Learning Experience

ISB Executive Education programmes are replete with distinctive teaching methodologies and an intense and challenging learning environment that pushes participants’ learning horizons beyond their pre-existing beliefs. Through lectures from distinguished faculty, local and global case studies, business simulations, and group discussions with extraordinary peers from a broad range of industries, regions, and functions, you will be equipped with the strategies, tools and insights required to transform your thinking and achieve ambitious business objectives. You will return to your organisation, fully ready to apply what you have learned. You will also take with you a rich network of relationships that will enrich your personal and professional lives long after you complete the programme.

Blended Programmes: Combining the best of both worlds with high-impact real-time, synchronous learning as well as self-paced online modules delivered with the same rigour both in-person and virtually.

Admission Criteria and Selection

Candidates will be evaluated to ensure a dynamic and diverse batch profile based on multiple factors, including but not limited to:

Appropriate experience profile for this programme
Leadership potential
Evidence of professional achievement
Industry and functional background
Motivation to participate in the programme and the ability to benefit from it
Ability to cope with the rigour of the programme

We admit candidates to upcoming sessions on a rolling, space-available basis, and encourage you to apply as early as possible to secure your seat in the programme.

Programme Curriculum

Phase 1: Foundations of Leadership Excellence

Enhance Critical Thinking and Decision-Making: Develop the ability to analyse complex problems, synthesise diverse perspectives, and make strategic, data-driven decisions that drive organisational success
Master Business and Organisational Dynamics: Understand core economic principles, market forces, and organisational behaviours to navigate challenges, optimise team performance, and contribute to business growth
Transform Personal Leadership Potential: Reflect on your leadership style to build self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience, setting a strong foundation for personal and professional growth
Lead and Inspire High-Performing Teams: Learn to build trust, foster collaboration, and manage diverse teams by creating an inclusive and empowering environment that drives exceptional results
Craft a Vision for Career Success: Establish a distinctive personal brand, align your leadership journey with long-term aspirations, and create actionable strategies to progress your career confidently

Phase 2: Business Acumen and Strategic Leadership

Master Strategic Thinking and Execution: Gain the skills to formulate impactful strategies, align them with organisational goals, and execute them effectively to achieve measurable outcomes
Build Financial Acumen for Leadership: Understand and apply financial and accounting principles to analyse business performance, make informed decisions, and manage resources efficiently
Leverage Marketing for Business Success: Develop a deep understanding of marketing management concepts to identify customer needs, craft value propositions, and drive business growth in competitive markets
Harness Collaborative Learning for Real-World Challenges: Apply leadership and strategic insights to real-world scenarios through the Action Learning Project, developing solutions that drive innovation and value
Elevate Professional Influence and Networking Skills: Cultivate a robust professional network and establish yourself as a master connector, leveraging relationships for career advancement and strategic collaboration

Phase 3: Leadership in a Disruptive World

Develop Change Leadership Competencies: Master the art of leading and managing change, fostering resilience, and effectively empowering teams to navigate uncertainty and disruption
Embrace Change as a Growth Opportunity: Cultivate a mindset that views change as a strategic advantage, leveraging adaptability to drive innovation and organisational growth
Harness Data-Driven Decision-Making: Apply statistical tools and analytics to make informed, evidence-based decisions that enhance business outcomes in dynamic environments
Excel in Operational and Digital Transformation: Build expertise in operations management and digital strategies to optimise processes, innovate business models, and thrive in the digital economy in dynamic environments
Navigate Leadership in Uncertain Times: Gain industry insights and strategies to lead during volatility, managing complexity confidently, clearly, and effectively

Phase 4: Catalysts of Business Transformation

Foster Innovation and Strategic Insight: Cultivate a forward-thinking mindset to drive innovation, recognise emerging business opportunities, and lead organisations in dynamic ecosystems
Make Data-Driven Marketing Decisions: Leverage marketing research techniques to analyse customer behaviour, optimise strategies, and make impactful decisions in competitive markets
Master Negotiation and Influence: Develop advanced negotiation skills and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and personal career aspirations
Refine Executive Presence and Communication: Build a compelling executive presence and master virtual and in-person communication nuances to inspire confidence and lead with authority

Phase 5: Delivering Impact Through Customer-Centric Leadership

Foster Customer-Centric Excellence: Master strategies to deliver exceptional customer experiences by understanding their needs, building trust, and aligning organisational goals with customer success
Align Leadership with Customer and Market Needs: Develop the ability to adapt leadership approaches to evolving customer expectations and market dynamics, ensuring sustained relevance and growth
Drive Innovation Through Design Thinking: Apply statistical tools and analytics to make informed, evidence-based decisions that enhance business outcomes in dynamic environments
Communicate with Impact through Storytelling: Harness the power of business storytelling to inspire, persuade, and engage stakeholders, creating compelling narratives that align with organisational vision
Integrate Creativity, Strategy, and Execution: Combine innovative thinking with strategic leadership and effective communication to deliver measurable business impact. confidently, clearly, and effectively

Faculty

Deepa Mani

Professor of Information Systems, ISB

Sarang Deo

Professor of Operations Management, ISB

Shilpa Aggarwal

Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Policy, ISB

S. Ramnarayan

Professor of Organisational Behaviour (Practice), ISB

Hariom Manchiraju

Associate Professor of Accounting, ISB

Hemant Kakkar

Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, ISB

Pranav Jindal

Associate Professor of Marketing, ISB

Prakash Bagri

Associate Professor of Marketing (Practice), ISB

Shekhar Tomar

Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Policy, ISB

Ramana Sonti

Clinical Associate Professor of Finance, University of Pittsburgh, Visiting Faculty, ISB

Dr. Bindu Khosla

Visiting Faculty, ISB

Dr. Anbu Rathinavel

Visiting Faculty, ISB

Sreedhari Desai

Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour and Crist W. Blackwell Scholar;

Visiting Faculty, ISB

Siddharth Sharma

Assistant Professor of Strategy, ISB

Siddharth Singh

Associate Professor of Marketing, ISB

Gayatri Das Sharma

Visiting Faculty, ISB

ISB Executive Alumni Status

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
Access to ISB Executive Education support team over email
ISB Executive Alumni Credentials: ISB Email ID
Access to ISB Executive Network LinkedIn Group
10% discount on ISB Executive Education programmes
20% discount on ISB Online programmes
Masterclasses led by faculty and industry experts
Newsletters
ISB Executive Alumni are eligible to receive access to select of ISB research, information, and resources, upon request

Participant Stories

Value of Empathy in Business

ELP alumna shares how the programme enhanced her understanding of empathy and human connection

Niharika Chugh Vali

Founder, Jump Kids Indoor Play

Leading People and Change

Growing in leadership roles requires an understanding of people's perspectives. Hear from an ELP alum