Advance into Senior Leadership
Develop strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities to prepare for general management and senior leadership responsibilities.

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Career Objectives
The programme equips managers with the strategic thinking, analytical frameworks and decision-making capabilities required to move beyond functional responsibilities and contribute to business-level and corporate-level decisions.
Develop strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities to prepare for general management and senior leadership responsibilities.
Apply strategy frameworks to analyse industries, evaluate competitive positioning and identify sources of sustainable business advantage.
Assess business expansion, diversification, mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and international growth opportunities.
Understand how AI, digital transformation, policy changes and geopolitical developments influence industry dynamics and business strategy.
Build the confidence to discuss strategic priorities with senior leadership and present business recommendations supported by analytical reasoning.
Prepare for opportunities in corporate strategy, business development, management consulting, general management and entrepreneurship.
By the end of the programme, participants will be better equipped to think beyond their functional roles, evaluate strategic choices, communicate with senior leadership and contribute to decisions that shape an organisation's long-term direction and competitive advantage.
Course Content
The programme covers 13 key learning areas, progressing from management fundamentals and competitive strategy to corporate growth, international expansion, innovation, digital transformation and data-driven strategic decision-making.
Revisit essential management concepts and develop enterprise-level strategic thinking, decision-making and long-term value creation capabilities.
MODULE 02
Examine macro-environmental forces, industry structures, competitive intensity and market trends influencing business opportunities and challenges.
MODULE 03
Identify, develop and leverage distinctive organizational resources and capabilities to establish sustainable competitive advantage.
MODULE 04
Understand customer value creation, cost advantage, differentiation and strategic trade-offs that shape competitive positioning.
MODULE 05
Evaluate organizational boundaries, entry into new businesses, potential synergies and multi-business portfolio management.
MODULE 06
Explore inorganic and collaborative growth strategies, target and partner selection, value creation and integration challenges.
MODULE 07
Examine foreign-market selection, international entry modes, global-local strategic choices and cross-border competitive challenges.
MODULE 08
Analyse geopolitical risks, trade realignments, supply-chain disruptions and regulatory changes while developing strategies for organizational resilience.
MODULE 09
Develop approaches to opportunity identification, innovation management and entrepreneurial thinking within new and established organizations.
MODULE 10
Integrate corporate governance, sustainability, ethics and stakeholder expectations into responsible strategic decision-making.
MODULE 11
Explore strategic renewal, organizational alignment, resistance management and leadership during transformation.
MODULE 12
Examine how digital platforms and artificial intelligence transform industry boundaries, business models and sources of competitive advantage.
MODULE 13
Apply data, analytics and evidence to evaluate strategic options, reduce decision-making bias and improve the quality of business decisions.
Together, these 13 modules develop a comprehensive understanding of business-level and corporate-level strategy, enabling participants to analyse competitive environments, evaluate growth opportunities, respond to disruption and contribute to long-term organizational value creation.
Who Should Attend
The programme is designed for executives responsible for strategic, operational and functional decisions, as well as emerging leaders seeking to develop the strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities required for broader management roles.
Professionals currently handling key strategic responsibilities within their organisations who seek to strengthen their ability to evaluate business opportunities, competitive positioning and long-term strategic decisions.
Executives involved in operational and functional decision-making whose choices influence the growth, performance and profitability of their business units or organisations.
Young and emerging executives preparing to transition into positions that require broader strategic thinking, enterprise-level perspectives and informed business decision-making.
Whether participants are already contributing to strategic decisions, managing functional responsibilities or preparing for leadership positions, the programme helps them develop a broader business perspective and contribute more effectively to organisational growth and long-term value creation.
Pedagogy
The programme is delivered through interactive LIVE online sessions led by XLRI Jamshedpur faculty from the Strategic Management Area. The teaching approach combines participative discussions, faculty lectures, corporate anecdotes and supplementary learning materials to connect strategic management concepts with business practice.
Attend interactive LIVE sessions delivered over the Internet to participants' desktops, laptops or designated classrooms.
Engage in faculty-led lectures and participative discussions designed to strengthen conceptual understanding and strategic thinking.
Explore real-world corporate experiences shared by faculty to connect strategic management theories with business realities.
Access faculty presentations and additional readings. A textbook may also be prescribed for the programme.
Faculty members from XLRI Jamshedpur's Strategic Management Area guide participants through conceptual discussions and practical corporate examples. Each module may be supported by faculty presentations, recommended readings and prescribed learning resources, helping participants relate strategic frameworks to organisational decision-making.
Participants are evaluated through a comprehensive end-course assessment and a project-based assignment. A minimum of 70% attendance in LIVE lectures is mandatory for successful programme completion and eligibility for certification.
Participants must attend at least 70% of LIVE lectures to meet the mandatory attendance requirement for certification.
A comprehensive assessment conducted at the end of the programme evaluates participants' understanding of strategic management concepts and frameworks.
Participants complete a project-based assignment as part of the formal programme evaluation.
Awarded by XLEAD to participants who achieve at least 40% marks combined across the end-course assessment and project-based assignment, and satisfy the minimum 70% LIVE attendance requirement.
Awarded by XLEAD to participants who meet the 70% LIVE attendance requirement but do not achieve the minimum evaluation criteria for a Certificate of Completion.
Certificate of Completion for participants successfully passing the evaluation criteria. Certification of participation for the rest.

The program has 2 days of Campus Component wherein the participants need to visit the XLRI Jamshedpur for 2 days of 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.
The programme fee is payable in instalments as per the schedule below. Applicable taxes are additional.
Total Programme Fee ₹1,50,000 + Tax
| Payment Stage | Amount | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | ₹35,000 + Tax | At the time of registration |
| Instalment 1 | ₹40,000 + Tax | On or before 21 Feb 2027 |
| Instalment 2 | ₹35,000 + Tax | On or before 10 Apr 2027 |
| Instalment 3 | ₹40,000 + Tax | On or before 20 May 2027 |
Important: The total programme fee is ₹1,50,000 plus applicable taxes. The payment schedule includes an application fee of ₹35,000 and three subsequent instalments. All amounts are in Indian Rupees (INR).
Programme Fee
| |
For Indian Participants |
|---|---|
| 1st Installment | Rs. 45,000 + Tax Last Date: At the time of Enrollment |
| Installment II | Rs. 45,000 + Tax On or Before:28 Feb 2025 |
| Installment III | Rs. 35,000 + GST On or Before:28 April 2025 |
| Total Fee | 1,25,000 + GST |
| Campus Immersion | Two days Campus visit: Date will be communicated on Program Start |

To register for the Short Term Course, Executive Development Program in Strategic Management (Batch 11) ;
0657-665-3275 / 3272 / 3274
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Programmes at XLRI combine live online learning with time on the Jamshedpur campus, a green, historic setting where participants meet faculty and peers in person, join campus sessions and build a lasting professional network.



