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Organization Behaviour
Senior Executive Development Programme in Driving Growth – The CXO Programme Batch-5
The 21st century has witnessed volatility and rapid change in the dynamics of economies and industries at a pace unseen before. Traditional ways of doing business are being questioned and challenged by newer business models and emergent industries at a never-before-seen rapid pace.
- Start date
- 26th July, 2026
- Duration
- 10 months · 144 hrs
₹ INR 3,38,000 + Tax (Including Application fees) / + Optional Alumni Fee INR 20000
Duration
10 Months(144Hrs)
Category
Organization Behaviour
Last Date to Apply
1st August, 2026
Program Directors
Medium of Instruction
English
Session Timing- Sunday 03.00 pm to 06.00 pm
- Eligibility For Indian Participant
- For Indian Participants - Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from a recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline.
- For International Participants - Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country.
- 10 years’ experience for all
- Aspiring CXOs, Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, Business owners, business leaders
Course Details
The 21st century has witnessed volatility and rapid change in the dynamics of economies and industries at a pace unseen before. Traditional ways of doing business are being questioned and challenged by newer business models and emergent industries at a never-before-seen rapid pace. With the rapid rate of change in the business environment and competitive pressures, a key challenge for CEO's/Owners/Senior Managers is the ability to manage and sustain business growth. The program has been structured to address the key challenges faced by businesses, especially MSME's and new-age businesses for achieving and sustaining growth in the new dynamics of the Indian Economy.
Course Content
Module 1 - Leadership
• Leadership – Setting the Context
• Leadership Styles & Inspiring Moral Commitment towards common goals
• Managing Team Dynamics & Communication
• Power & Exercise of Influence in Organizations
• Understanding & Managing Personal Networks
Module 2 - Connecting the Dots – Digital Business & Technology
• Understanding the role of New Technologies in the Digital Economy
• IT Investment & Portfolio Management
• IT Governance & Leadership
• Creating the Digital Journey Map
• Crafting & Managing Digital Business Models
Module 3 – Business Strategy
• Strategy & External Environment Linkages
• Value Chains & Industry Attractiveness
• Capability Building & Sustainable Competitive Advantage
• Competitive Strategies
• Organizational Lifecycle & Growth Strategies
• Controlling & Implementing Strategy
• Strategic Choices for Multi-Business Organizations
Module 4 - Critical Thinking and Decision Making
• Creative Problem Solving for Decision Making
• Unravelling Mental Models for Critical Thinking
• Identifying and Appreciating Behavioural Biases in Decision Making
Module 5 - Finance, Risk, and Business Models
• Understanding Financial Performance & Growth Drivers of Organizations
• Managing Working Capital & Working Capital Funding
• Cost-Benefit Analysis for Business Decisions
• Legal Structure of Organizations & Compliances for Financial Decision Making
• Risk Assessment & Management
• Preparing & Evaluating Business Plans
• Preparing an Investor Pitch for Funding
Module 6 - Managing Stakeholders & Organizational Change
• Managing & Prioritizing Stakeholder Relations
• Critical Success Factors in Managing Stakeholders
• Change Management Frameworks & Drivers of Successful Change
• Navigating Crises in Organizations
Module 7 - Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy
• Customer Value & Customer Journey Mapping
• Developing New Products & Services
• Developing & Evaluating Marketing Plans
• Developing a GTM Strategy
• Selling in the Digital Era
- Module 8 – Operational Excellence
- • Managing Processes & Quality
• Challenges in Managing Supply Chains & Inventory
- • Managing Internal Projects Efficiently
- On-Campus Component
This program includes a campus immersions of 5 days, the dates for which shall be informed to the participants at least one month in advance. Attendance to the On-Campus module is MANDATORY for all participants. The on-campus modules are subjected to the conditions that prevail at the point in time.
Who Should Attend
- CEO's/Owners/Senior Managers of business in the Indian emerging economy backdrop
- CXO's responsible for driving growth and profitability
- Senior Executives responsible for driving growth initiatives in organizations
- Senior Managers on track for leadership positions
Course Pedagogy
The primary method of instruction will be through LIVE lectures that will be beamed online via the Internet to student desktops/laptops or classrooms. The pedagogy will comprise of live lectures by XLRI faculties and will be taught with the help of pre-recorded sessions, in-class discussions, exercises, and case studies as deemed suitable for each topic being covered. All enrolled students will also be provided access to the LMS through which students may access other learning aids, reference materials and assessments, case studies, projects and assignments as appropriate. Throughout the duration of the course, students will have the flexibility to reach out to the professors, real time during the class or offline via the LMS to raise questions and clear their doubts.
Assessment
Participants are required to maintain at least 70% attendance in the live online sessions throughout the program and ensure complete attendance during the on-campus component. Participants will be provided an ongoing assessment for each module of the program which will require them to plan and apply the concepts, tools, and frameworks in their organization during the program. At the end of the program, each participant shall submit a business plan laying out a path for achieving a desired growth target over the next 5 years.
A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to participants who maintain attendance above 70% and successfully meeting the evaluation criteria. Participants who maintain attendance above 50% and successfully meeting the evaluation criteria will be awarded a Certification of Participation.
Certification
Certificate of Completion for participants who maintain attendance above 70% and successfully meeting the evaluation criteria.
Certification of Participation for participants who maintain attendance above 50% and successfully meeting the evaluation criteria.
Campus Component
The program has on-campus immersions of 5 days wherein the participants need to visit the XLRI Jamshedpur for in-class sessions. The campus component is a mandatory part of the program. Other details regarding the campus component will be shared post Program commencement.
Payment & Installment Schedule
| Installment Schedule | For Indian Participants
|
For International Participants
|
| At the time of Registration | Rs.15000 + GST | Registration + Application fees |
| Installment I | Rs.80000 + GST / USD 1000 | Within 3 days of post selection |
| Installment II | Rs.80000 + GST | 06th September 2026 |
| Installment III | Rs.81000 + GST (Including campus fee 20000/-) | 06th November 2026 |
| Installment IV | Rs.82000 + GST | 06th January 2026 |
| Total Fee |
Program Fee - INR 3,38,000 (Including Registration fee) + Tax Optional Alumi fee INR 20000 |
Session Time
Sunday afternoon from 03.00 p.m. to 06.00 p.m. IST
Benefits to Participants
- Certificate of Successful Completion from XLRI
- A carefully curated and structured program to expose participants to the multitude of dimensions required to make effective decisions to support growth and execute growth strategies.
- Receive practical guidance on achieving and sustaining growth and creating value stakeholders.
- Faculty with significant corporate education and training experience shall deliver the sessions and handhold the participants through their developmental journey.
- An engaging pedagogy shall ensure that the participants can connect the topics with their current day-to-day life and take away actionable guidance for the future.
- Many group assignments and exercises shall contribute towards networking with worthy classmates from other sectors and industries.
- The on-campus immersion module of 5 days in the batch, encourage peer learning and pave the path to stronger meaningful connections even beyond the program.
- All study materials and case studies are included in the program cost.
- Opportunity to qualify for and earn the prestigious Executive Education Alumni status of XLRI upon registering on XLRI’s Executive Alumni portal and paying a onetime registration fee of Rs.20000 after successful completion of the programme.
Programme Fee
| For Indian Participants | |
|---|---|
| At the time of Registration | Rs.15000 + GST |
| Installment I | Rs.80000 + GST |
| Installment II | Rs.80000 + GST |
| Installment III | Rs.81000 + GST |
| Installment IV | Rs.82000 + GST |
| Total Fee |
Program Fee - INR 3,38,000 (Including Registration fees) + GST/ + Optional Alumi fee INR 20000 |
How to Register
To register for the Short Term Course, Executive Development Programme in Driving Growth – The CXO Programme (Batch 4);
- Online Application - Candidates are expected to submit Online Application Forms along with the admission to get themselves registered for the e-MDP Programs offered by XLRI Jamshedpur.
- Registration - Candidates are requested to register by clicking on the Register button.
- Payment - All payment to be done in XLRI Portal.
- For the Credit Card Payment, the bank charges will be borne by the participants
- Certificate will be awarded based on the financial clearance and academic performance
- Application Fees - Post registering successfully, candidates are expected to make an online payment of INR 15,000 + GST .
- Last date to apply - The last date for the payment of Online application fees is 31st May 2026.
- Information - Any application with incomplete information (eg: without photograph, educational details and details related to your work experience etc.) will not be entertained for our further processing.
- Eligibility For Indian Participant
- For Indian Participants - Graduates (10+2+3) or Diploma Holders (only 10+2+3) from a recognized university (UGC/AICTE/DEC/AIU/State Government) in any discipline.
- For International Participants - Graduation or equivalent degree from any recognized University or Institution in their respective country.
· 10 years’ experience for all
· Aspiring CXOs, Entrepreneurs, Business Leaders, Business owners, business leaders
- Enquiry - Queries related to the course may be addressed to:
- VIL Office:
- 0657-665-3276 [email protected]
- 0657-665-3213/ 3272 /3274
* Kindly keep the Registration ID & Password safely with you for any further correspondence with this regard.
* XLRI & TIMESPRO (TEEL) reserves the rights to cancel the candidature of any candidate at any point during the Programme for any misconduct or misleading information.

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