Leading Strategic Innovation – Programme Overview
Innovation and Change Leadership is a forward-thinking programme designed to equip leaders with the skills necessary to manage transitions and drive innovation within their organisations. In today's rapidly evolving business environment, the ability to lead change is not just an advantage but a necessity. This programme delves into how leaders can nurture a culture rooted in creativity, resilience, and strategic risk-taking, while ensuring that innovation efforts align with the organisation's broader goals. Core elements of innovation and change leadership include visionary thinking, embracing risk and experimentation, fostering an innovation-driven culture, empowering teams, effectively managing resistance, tracking progress and impact, and leading with adaptability and by example.
OBJECTIVES
- Promote creative thinking and ideation across teams
- Align innovation and change with organisational strategy
- Foster a culture supportive of experimentation and adaptability
- Seamlessly integrate innovation and change processes
- Leverage emerging technologies for organisational transformation
CONTENT
Day 1: Visionary Thinking&: Strategic Change 1 Cultivating a Culture of Innovation and Risk-Taking
- Understanding the principles of innovation leadership
- Strategic visioning and aligning change with organisational goals
- Developing future-focused leadership capabilities
- Creating a safe space for experimentation and creative risk-taking
- Building a culture that embraces learning from failure
Day II: Empowering Teams & Managing Resistance I Leveraging Technology & Measuring Progress
- Strategies for team empowerment during transitions
- Identifying and addressing resistance to change
- Driving team engagement and ownership
- Integrating emerging technologies such as AI and digital tools
- Using analytics to evaluate and measure the impact of change initiatives
Day III: Financial Models, Renewable Energy Integration, and Emerging Technologies
- Embracing flexibility and resilience in leadership
- Balancing structure with adaptability in dynamic environments
- Demonstrating change leadership through actions and mindset
- Crafting a personalised roadmap for implementing innovation-driven change
METHODOLOGY
The programme adopts a highly interactive and application-based approach. Participants will engage in real-world case studies, leadership simulations, experiential learning activities, and collaborative problem-solving exercises. Emphasis is placed on peer-to-peer learning, reflective discussions, and developing actionable strategies to address innovation and change challenges in their organisations.
FACULTY
The programme is facilitated by an accomplished panel of faculty members led by Dr Ashok Kumar Patnaik, Professor of CHRD, and Dr Bharath Shashanka Katkam, Assistant Professor of CHRD. The faculty team includes domain experts from ASCI, distinguished officers from the Indian Civil Services, and seasoned professionals from the corporate and legal sectors. With deep expertise in innovation, change management, and leadership development, the faculty brings rich, real-world perspectives to enhance participant learning.
PARTICIPANT PROFILE
This programme is ideal for junior, middle, and senior-level executives, team leaders, and managers with strategic, leadership, or change management responsibilities. It is especially beneficial for professionals seeking to enhance their leadership capabilities and drive innovation-led growth and transformation in their organisations. Organisational Sponsorship is Essential for Participation.
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 comprehensively.
Duration
The programme duration is 3 days starting from September 24 - 26, 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. 43,700/- (US $ 683 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. 37,700/-plus GST as applicable (presently 18%) per participant. The fee covers tuition, course ware (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 credited into our Bank account before September 22, 2025.
Note: Kindly forward us the details of the Bank/ Wire transfer of the programme fee through email 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 nominees' medical coverage in the event of hospitalization
LAST DATE FOR NOMINATION
Please use the prescribed/attached form. Last date for receiving nominations is September 10, 2025. Kindly contact Programmes Officer for further details (contact details are given at the end of the nomination form).
LAST DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL
September 17, 2025. Any withdrawals after this date will entail forfeiture of the fee paid, if any.
ASCI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Participants of the College programmes will automatically become members of the ASCI alumni association.
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
The College issues a Certificate of Participation at the conclusion of the programme.
