Here’s how IIM Udaipur’s research expertise is equipping mid & senior management professionals to build new-age leadership capabilities

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, it is essential to recognise that managers of today are the leaders of tomorrow. As organisations navigate through unprecedented challenges and opportunities, the role of managers becomes increasingly critical. According to the 2023 Global Human Capital Trends report¹ by Deloitte, “To thrive, leaders must evolve in tandem with their organisations and adopt a new set of fundamentals to mobilise workers and teams against new outcomes.” This powerful statement emphasises the imperative for middle-level managers to equip themselves with the latest management strategies, as they will soon be taking on senior managerial positions and leading their organisations’ growth. By embracing this call for evolution and adopting a forward-thinking approach, managers can not only ensure their own success but also drive the growth and success of their organisations in an ever-changing world.

Recognising this demand to upskill middle and senior management professionals, the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Udaipur, in collaboration with TalentSprint, has introduced a Senior Management Programme (SMP), meant for management professionals who are looking to bridge the gap between their current skill set and the new-age management expertise required for the evolving business dynamics. One of the biggest perks of being enrolled in the programme is gaining certification from IIM Udaipur, India’s leading business school with a key focus on high-quality research and the only B-School accredited with AACSB in the shortest time since its inception. IIM Udaipur also features in the top 10 IIMs in NIRF 2023.

While talking about IIM Udaipur, their most popular program and how its success reflects IIM Udaipur’s excellence, Professor Rajesh Agrawal, the Programme Director of IIM Udaipur’s Senior Management Programme, said, “IIM Udaipur is ranked 4th in the country in terms of research publication in global peer-reviewed journals. IIM Udaipur’s 2-year MBA program has been ranked among the top 100 in the world by the Financial Times Master’s in Management rankings for four consecutive years. These rankings essentially talk about excellence and quality in whatever we do.”

IIM Udaipur’s Senior Management Programme (SMP) is a 12-month executive program led by distinguished IIM Udaipur faculty. The program is meant for senior management professionals and provides the participants with an opportunity to learn cutting-edge curriculum from the accomplished faculty members of IIM Udaipur in a collaborative, supportive, and thriving academic environment. This high-impact format of the programme is perfected to transform professionals into sought-after 360-degree business leaders who can drive strategic decisions. Professionals who are new to or likely to take on senior management responsibilities, as well as senior functional managers transitioning to general management roles, can make use of the program to further hone their managerial and strategic skills, aligning them with the current and future industry demands. The much-needed skill upgrade will benefit these professionals to take on more challenging roles and advance in their careers.

Some of the key highlights that distinguish the program from the rest include:

• IIM Udaipur’s ranking, accreditation and distinguished faculty: IIM Udaipur is one of the fastest-growing IIMs of the present times and carries the prestige and reputation of one of India’s top B-schools. IIM Udaipur also features in the top 10 IIMs in NIRF 2023. IIMU has been ranked among the ‘Top 5’ Indian business schools based on research published in leading global journals and the ‘Top 100’ institutes of FT Masters in Management 2022 Global Ranking. The institute’s AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) accreditation builds a solid case for aspiring leaders and senior managers to join the IIMU-delivered course. The program will be delivered by IIM Udaipur’s top-notch faculty and industry experts in Business Management practices.

• IIM Udaipur Executive Education alumni status: Joining IIM Udaipur’s Senior Management Program comes with its own perks, like gaining IIM Udaipur’s Executive Education alumni status and becoming a part of the large professional network of IIMU graduates. This presents the senior managers with the opportunity to connect and exchange knowledge with like-minded professionals from their industry during the campus immersion. Not to forget, IIMU’s prestigious certificate will give them an edge over their peers throughout their professional journey.

• Four future-ready modules: The program has an industry-aligned curriculum which includes four future-ready modules, comprising Leadership Building Blocks, Advanced Leadership & Management, Leading Business in Dynamic Environment and an Interdisciplinary module. The modules are meant to equip the participants with the latest and proven industry practices.

• 100% live and interactive classes: The senior management course involves 120 hours of live interactive sessions with the faculty along with 30 hours of on-campus modules. While the online learning mode makes the program highly flexible, giving working professionals the opportunity to access live interactive learning in an executive-friendly format.

• Experiential learning with 7 days of IIM Udaipur campus visit: The inclusion of cutting-edge pedagogy involving case studies, assignments, quizzes, and campus immersion helps participants gain a holistic learning experience during the 12-month program tenure. While case studies enable students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations, assignments, quizzes, and campus immersion opportunities make the learning experience more effective while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The program involves a total of 7 days of IIM Udaipur campus visits.

Learn why senior management professionals want to join this program:
Kirankumar, Sr. Partner manager with a leading telecom technology provider with 15+ years of experience, says, “I want to advance into senior/executive management in my organization with newly built skills and knowledge. The course at IIM Udaipur can broaden my horizon, provide me with valuable connections, and ultimately help me become an industry leader.”

Vasudevan, Product Owner at a British publishing and business intelligence firm, who comes with over 10 years of experience, shares, “I am eager to take on a leadership role where I can motivate and inspire people to build a team that effectively achieves the set vision. With the IIM Udaipur’s Senior Management Programme, I can equip myself with the necessary skills and knowledge to exercise judgment while dealing with real-life pressures, people, and constraints.”

Sagar, Sr. GM – Head Projects at one of the largest vaccine manufacturers, has over 15+ years of experience. While sharing his expectations from the programme, he states, “I have spent nearly two decades working in the pharma sector under the project management function – mostly working on US & Argentine-based projects. Technically I am adept but I feel the need to enhance my acumen in general management and leadership skills. Hence find this programme adept to achieve my goals.”

To be eligible for IIM Udaipur’s Senior Management Program, applicants must have a minimum of 10 years of work experience with significant managerial responsibilities. The program is open to professionals from various industries and functional domains, fostering a diverse and enriching learning environment.

Here’s a list of details you would need handy if you’re planning to invest in IIM Udaipur’s Senior Management Programme to take your managerial career up a notch:

• Eligibility: Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree with a minimum of 50% marks along with either a minimum of 10+ years of experience or a minimum of 8+ years of experience with a Post Graduation
• Program Fees: ₹4,56,000/- and an application fee of ₹2,000

Investing in IIM Udaipur’s Senior Management Program will not only add to the status quo of senior and mid-management professionals, but participants will parallelly be setting themselves up for success by equipping them with the right strategic skills needed to flourish in a tech-driven business landscape. Organisations planning to enrol their senior or mid-management executives will also benefit greatly by making the senior management future-ready for upcoming organisational challenges.

Source:

1. https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/human-capital-trends.html

Disclaimer: This article has been produced on behalf of TalentSprint by Times Internet’s Spotlight team.