The Future CHRO
Develop the strategic HR capability, and digital fluency required to shape future-ready organisations and lead people strategy at the highest levels of enterprise decision-making.
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26 Weeks
₹ 6,00,000 + Taxes
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- Is This Programme For You?
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Overview
As organisations undergo rapid shifts in technology, talent dynamics, and the future of work, CHROs now play a pivotal role in steering enterprise transformation. The Future CHRO Programme prepares senior HR leaders to become strategic advisors to CEOs by strengthening their business acumen, digital fluency, organisation design capability, and readiness to lead through disruption. Through a blended six-month journey, participants gain advanced insights to build future-ready organisations.
in India (FT Global MBA Ranking 2025)
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Programmes delivered
Leaders nurtured
Key Takeaways
The programme equips you to:
- Lead the HR function strategically and advise CEOs with a future-ready perspective
- Integrate business strategy, human capital decisions, and organisation design
- Leverage digital tools, AI, and people analytics to modernise HR systems and practices
- Strengthen global HR leadership, talent management, and change capability
2 Intensive Campus Immersions
Experience two transformative on-campus immersions combining strategic learning and real-world application
Industry Perspectives
Gain practical insights from senior HR leaders through exclusive sessions that bring cross-industry perspectives to strategic HR challenges
Capstone Project
Work on a real HR challenge through a guided capstone project that strengthens application, collaboration, and strategic problem-solving
Gain strategic perspective by understanding competitive dynamics, strategy formulation, and the role of CHROs in shaping people-centric organisations. Explore digital strategies, multi-business contexts, and how CHROs influence execution and long-term value.
Revisit business finance essentials and strengthen your understanding of financial statements, terminology, and value drivers. Learn how people-related decisions affect financial outcomes and inform enterprise-level strategy and resource allocation.
Explore organisation forms, coordination mechanisms, and the impact of hybrid, flexible, and digital models. Reimagine structures for agility and resilience while identifying talent needs and building pipelines for future leadership roles.
Build advanced capability in talent identification, performance management, leadership journeys, and exceptional employee experiences. Coach managers, design robust talent agendas, and leverage new-age talent ecosystems to reimagine career pathways.
What You Will Gain
Is This Programme For You?
The programme is ideal for senior HR leaders preparing to step into enterprise-wide influence:
- Suited for executives with 10+ years of work experience aiming for CHRO roles or expanded strategic responsibility.
- Designed for HR leaders who advise CEOs, drive people strategy, and lead digital transformation across the organisation.
Programme Eligibility: Diploma/Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3/4) or equivalent from a recognised university; Minimum 10 years post-degree work experience.
Professor of Organisational Behaviour (Practice), ISB
Professor of Organisational Behaviour (Practice), ISB
Priya Mathilakath Pillai
Head HR, Titan Company Limited
Karthik B
People Partner Senior Manager HR, Maersk
Saswati Bose
Head – CSR, Exide Industries Limited
ISB Executive Education programmes are designed for working professionals across career stages who are looking to accelerate their leadership impact, deepen domain expertise, or prepare for broader organisational responsibilities.
Our participants typically include:
- Mid-career professionals seeking functional depth or cross-functional growth
- Senior managers preparing for enterprise-level leadership roles
- CXOs and business owners looking to sharpen strategic thinking and future-ready capabilities
Time commitment varies by programme format and duration. Short-format programmes usually require a few hours per week over several weeks, while long-duration programmes may involve a higher weekly commitment over several months.
The learning experience typically includes:
- Live online sessions and/or in-person classroom sessions
- Asynchronous learning modules and readings
- Faculty-led discussions and case-based learning
- Individual assignments, group projects, and capstones
- Peer learning with a diverse cohort of experienced professionals
Programme fees vary by programme and are listed on the respective programme pages.
Payment options may include:
- One-time full payment
- Instalment plans
- Employer sponsorship or corporate invoicing
Know more about financing options here.
On successful completion of a programme, participants are awarded an official certificate issued by either ISB Executive Education or ISB Online, depending on the programme, recognising their professional development and learning achievement.
- You will receive a digital certificate for each certificate you earn. These can be shared with your organisation, potential employer, schools, or on your social media profile.
- Depending on the programme, you will also receive digital merit badges for each module you complete in your course journey. These digital badges can also be shared on social media to indicate progress.
Note: Certificate eligibility is subject to meeting attendance and assessment requirements specified by each programme.
