Executive Program in Strategy & Leadership

Course Details
This is a comprehensive 11-month program designed for Senior Managers, Entrepreneurs, and professionals offered by XLRI Delhi-NCR and ACCREDIAN. The program covers a wide range of topics, including competitive strategy, corporate strategy, AI leadership, digital leadership and crisis management to equip participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field of Strategic Leadership. The program is delivered through a blend of live online sessions, case studies, and assignments, and is taught by industry experts with extensive experience in different aspects of management.
Course Content
Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Competitive Benchmarking
Game theory in Strategy
Strategic Thinking and Analysis
Environmental Scanning and Industry Analysis
SWOT Analysis and Competitive Positioning
Scenario Planning and Risk Management
Strategy Implementation and Action Planning
Change Management and Organizational Transformation
Performance Metrics and Balanced Scorecards
Communication and Stakeholder Management
Strategy Simulation: Engage in dynamic simulation to enhance strategic thinking. This simulation will help you formulate strategy in a risk free environment.
Global Business Environment
Entry Modes and International Expansion
Selection
Cross-Cultural Management
Inorganic growth strategies
Introduction to Strategic Leadership
Leadership Theories and Models
Emotional Intelligence and Leadership
Vision, Mission, and Values in Leadership
Leadership and Organizational Culture
Shaping and influencing organizational culture
Building a culture of innovation and adaptability
Strategic Communication Basics
Effective communication strategies for leaders
Communicating the strategic vision to various stakeholders
Team Dynamics and Leadership
Forming and leading high-performance teams
Motivating and empowering team members
Conflict Resolution and Team Building
Decision-making models in strategic leadership
Managing uncertainty and ambiguity in decision-making
Group decision-making and consensus building
Ethical considerations in strategic decision-making
Strategic Negotiation Planning
Developing strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Building trust and rapport with counterparts.
Creating Win-Win Solutions
Crisis Preparedness and Planning
Effective Communication During Crises
Decision-Making Under Pressure
Recovery and Learning from Crises
Leadership Simulation: Participate in Leadership Simulation to hone your leadership & decision making ability as a leaders
Global Leadership Challenges
Leading in a globalized context
Cultural intelligence and cross-cultural leadership
Digital Transformation and Strategy
Data-Driven Decision Making
Leading in a Tech-Driven World
Introduction to AI and Leadership
Foundations of AI Technology
Strategic Implementation of AI in Leadership
Innovation Simulation: The Innovation Simulation aims to cultivate an idea-driven mindset, encouraging participants to collaboratively brainstorm innovative
Program Overview
- Comprehensive 11-month program.
- Designed for managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals in the industry.
- Covers a wide range of topics including competitive strategy, corporate strategy, AI leadership, digital leadership, crisis management and more.
- Blended learning approach with live online sessions, simulations, and assignments.
- Industry-relevant curriculum taught by experienced management practitioners.
- Opportunity to network with peers from diverse industries and backgrounds.
- Interactive sessions and group activities to facilitate learning and collaboration.
- Program designed to build skills for career advancement and growth in the field of Strategic Leadership.
- CXO Coaching and Simulations for an all round exposure to the field with live problem solving.
- Course material and resources accessible online for self-paced learning.
- Certification from XLRI Delhi-NCR upon successful completion of the program.
Fee Structure
The total course fee is Rs.2,80,000 + 18% GST. Attractive EMI options with flexible tenures available.
Assessment And Evaluation
The examination and evaluation required for certification shall be carried out online by XLRI Delhi-NCR. The faculty members teaching their respective courses will choose the method of evaluation most appropriate to the course.
Campus Visit
Participants get the opportunity of staying at the XLRI | Delhi – NCR campus for immersion programs. The dates for in-campus immersion sessions will be communicated well in advance. Attendance to the in-campus module is MANDATORY for all participants subject to prevailing regulatory stipulations pertaining to the pandemic.
11 Months (132+ hours)
Duration
27th April, 2025
Batch Commencement
Sundays 3 PM – 6 PM
Class Timings
Program Director

Dr. Faisal Ahsan
Dr. Faisal Ahsan holds an FPM/Ph.D. from IIM Lucknow, an M.Tech from IIT Delhi, and a B.Tech from AMU, Aligarh. Currently an Assistant Professor at XLRI Delhi-NCR, he previously taught at IIM Ranchi. With over a decade at TATA Motors, he combines academic excellence with extensive industry experience.

Dr. Ankit
Dr. Ankit is an Assistant Professor at XLRI Delhi-NCR. He holds a PhD from IIM Lucknow and is an expert in the field of organizational behaviour. He has multiple journal publications to his name and is a prominent name at global HR conferences.