Leading Strategic Innovation – Programme Overview
In today’s dynamic business environment, organisations must continuously redefine goals, revisit strategies, restructure operations, and adapt to market demands. This transformation relies on middle and senior-level executives’ talent, initiative, and leadership. Professionals must expand their knowledge base, develop problem-solving capabilities, and strengthen interpersonal skills to meet these expectations. This programme addresses these needs by offering a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and cross-functional general management curriculum for mid and senior-level executives. Designed to accelerate career growth, the programme provides a unique opportunity to analyse external business developments and their strategic implications. Participants will gain the expertise and cross-functional perspective needed to drive strategic thinking and lead effectively in an increasingly competitive environment.
OBJECTIVES
Develop competencies to track and interpret changes in the business environment.
- Enhance interpersonal effectiveness and strengthen cross-functional leadership skills.
- Gain insights into the latest and best practices in organisational management.
CONTENT
Day 1: Supply Chain Perspective & Interpersonal Effectiveness
- Understanding supply chain dynamics for sustainable business relationships.
- Enhancing interpersonal effectiveness for long-term competitive advantage.
- Introduction to the Action Learning Project, where participants apply programme learnings to real-time challenges.
Day 2: Collaborative Leadership & Diversity Management
- Developing leadership skills to foster collaboration and manage diversity.
- Engaging in interactive and participative learning through Outbound Exercises and business simulations.
Day 3: Project Management & Business Analytics
- Implementing professional methodologies for project-based work.
- Applying Artificial Intelligence and business analytics for data-driven strategic decision making.
Day 4: Communication, Negotiation & Conflict Management
- Strengthening communication and presentation skills.
- Mastering negotiation techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
Day 5: Influential Skills
- Developing influential leadership skills.
- Case study discussions on lessons from failures.
- This programme offers a holistic understanding of general management principles while equipping participants with essential leadership capabilities to drive organisational success.
METHODOLOGY
The training follows an interactive and experiential learning approach, combining.
- Classroom sessions for conceptual clarity.
- Case studies to bridge theory and practice.
- Simulation exercises to develop problem-solving skills.
- Experience sharing from industry leaders and seasoned professionals.
FACULTY PROFILE
The programme will be led by Prof BVN Sachendra, Professor and Dean of Training Programmes, with about twenty-eight years of experience that includes industry and academia. Prof Sachendra has trained thousands of professionals in general management, procurement, contract management, and supply chain management. The faculty team will also include eminent civil servants, industry practitioners, and experts from the institution.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
This programme is ideal for middle and senior-level executives, engineers, officers, and managers preparing for leadership roles in Public Sector Enterprises, Ministries, Manufacturing Industries, Financial Institutions, Development Authorities, Banks, and Service Organizations. Participants will gain critical management insights and leadership skills for organisational transformation. Organisational sponsorship is essential
VENUE
The programme is fully residential and the participants will be accommodated in air conditioned single occupancy rooms. The college does not provide accommodation for the family. The college is Wi-Fi enabled in a comprehensive way.
Duration
The programme duration is from September 08 - 12, 2025. The participants are expected to arrive a day before commencement and may leave after the conclusion of the programme.
PROGRAMME FEE
Residential Fee: Rs. 69,500/-(US $1086 for foreigners) plus GST as applicable, presently 18% per participant. The fee covers tuition, board and lodging, courseware (in electronic form), and other facilities of the College including internet usage.
Non-Residential Fee: Rs.59,500/-plus GST as applicable, presently 18% per participant. The fee covers tuition, courseware (in electronic form) working lunch, and other facilities of the College including internet usage.
A discount of 10% on the programme fee for three or more participants from the same organisation will be given, provided the payment is made into our Bank account before September 05, 2025.
Note: Kindly forward us the details of Bank/Wire transfer of fee payment indicating the Programme Code (Prg/25-26/1/ ) e-mail: to [email protected] for confirmation.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
The nominees are requested to carry with them the proof of Medical Insurance. The sponsoring agency is required to endorse the nominee's medical coverage in the event of hospitalization.
LAST DATE FOR NOMINATION
September 01, 2025.Any withdrawals after this date will entail forfeiture of the fee paid, if any.
ASCI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Participants of College Programmes will automatically become members of the ASCI Alumni Association.
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
The College issues a Certificate of Participation after the programme.
