PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, a manager's ability to make informed decisions and demonstrate effective leadership is more crucial than ever. With the emergence of remote work, virtual teams, and Al-driven technologies, managers must adopt innovative tools and approaches to lead successfully. This programme blends leadership development with the strategic application of artificial intelligence, enabling participants to enhance decision-making capabilities and people management skills in digitally transformed workplaces.

Unlike traditional leadership programmes, this initiative employs validated psychometric tools, scientific models, and certified practitioner-led insights to deliver an integrated learning experience. Participants will explore customised decision-making frameworks tailored to their leadership styles, empowering them to manage diverse teams and navigate complex challenges confidently and precisely.

OBJECTIVE

·        Identify and refine individual leadership styles using psychometric assessments.

·        Equip participants to lead and manage virtual and hybrid teams effectively,

·        Apply Al-integrated quantitative decision-making tools to leadership strategy.

·        Foster creative thinking and continuous learning for improved people management.

·        Design customised team structures and management strategies.

·        Enhance teamwork and conflict resolution skills in diverse team environments.

CONTENT

Day I: Leading Self - Understanding Self & Others

•      Emotional intelligence and leadership self-awareness

•      Understanding and valuing diversity in teams

•      Assessment of personal leadership traits and strengths

Day II: Leadership Transition & Positive Psychology

•         Navigating leadership transitions and identity shifts

•         Applying positive psychology for mindset and performance enhancement

•         Structured decision-making models for growth and adaptability

Day Ill: Leading Teams - Change & Conflict Management

•       Change leadership and manage resistance

•         Conflict resolution strategies in team dynamics

•         Tools for fostering team adaptability and resilience

Day IV: Negotiations & High-Performance Team Building

•      Advanced negotiation techniques for leaders

•      Building and sustaining high-performance teams

•      Strategic communication and collaboration skills

Day V: People Management & Decision-Making in Leadership

•      Managing people under pressure and uncertainty

•      Al-enabled decision-making in complex leadership scenarios

•      Simulations and case-based learning to apply leadership strategies

METHODOLOGY

The programme follows a blended pedagogy integrating theory with practice. It includes psychometric assessments, experiential learning, Al-supported decision-making simulations, group activities, and real-life case analyses. Certified practitioner resources ensure participants gain actionable insights tailored to their individual and organisational contexts

FACULTY

Dr Ashok Kumar Patnaik, Professor of CHRD, and Dr Bharath Shashanka Katkam, Assistant Professor of CHRD, led the programme. It is supported by ASCl's esteemed faculty and a distinguished panel of experts from Indian Civil Services, senior industry professionals, business strategists, and legal and technology advisors. These professionals bring decades of experience and practical wisdom to the learning environment, making it rich, relevant, and impactful.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

This programmme is designed for Junior, Middle, and Senior-level managers across sectors involved in leadership, team management, or strategic decision-making. It is especially valuable for professionals navigating the challenges of digital transformation, remote team management, and Al-integrated leadership environments.

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 5 days starting from December 01 - 05, 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, 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 November 28, 2025.

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 November 24, 2025. Kindly contact Programmes Officer for further details (contact details are given at the end of the nomination form).

LAST DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL

November 27, 2025. Any withdrawals after this date will entail forfeiture of 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 on conclusion of the programme.