PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

Leadership excellence is critical for organizational transformation, as it sets the tone for the entire organization and determines the course of action to achieve its goals. Leadership excellence is crucial for organizational transformation. Leaders, who are visionary, strategic, effective communicators, empower their teams, lead by example, and are committed to continuous learning can inspire their teams to achieve great results and transform their organizations. Leadership excellence refers to the ability of a leader to inspire and guide their team towards achieving a common goal while upholding high ethical standards.

It involves possessing a set of qualities and skills that enable the leader to create a positive and productive work environment, foster teamwork, build trust, and achieve exceptional results. Leadership excellence can transform an organization by inspiring and motivating employees, encouraging collaboration and teamwork, driving innovation, creating a positive work environment, and aligning strategy and vision. By creating a culture of excellence and continuous improvement, leaders can help organizations achieve their full potential and succeed in a competitive business environment.

Transformation planning is a process of developing a [strategic] plan for modifying an enterprise's business processes through the modification of policies, procedures, and processes to move the organization from an "as is" state to a "to be" state.

The programme on “Leadership excellence for organizational transformation” is designed to provide a platform for deliberating upon key issues and challenges through meaningful dialogue and structured discussion.

IMPACT

1. Develop Visionary Leadership Skills: Equip leaders with the ability to create and communicate a compelling vision that inspires organizational transformation and innovation.

2. Enhance Strategic Thinking and Decision-Making: Strengthen strategic planning, critical thinking, and data-driven decision-making capabilities to navigate complex business environments.

3. Drive Change Management and Adaptability: Build the capacity to lead transformational change effectively while managing resistance and fostering adaptability across teams.

4. Promote a Culture of Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Encourage innovative thinking and empower teams to pursue continuous improvement for sustainable competitive advantage.

5. Cultivate Emotional Intelligence and People-Centered Leadership: Develop self-awareness, empathy, and relationship management skills to lead with authenticity and emotional intelligence.

6. Enhance Communication and Influence: Master advanced communication strategies to inspire, influence, and align stakeholders with the organization’s transformation goals.

7. Foster Team Collaboration and High-Performance Culture: Build cohesive, motivated teams committed to achieving high-impact results through shared goals and trust-based relationships.

8. Strengthen Ethical and Inclusive Leadership Practices: Promote diversity, equity, and ethical decision-making to create a positive and inclusive organizational culture.

9. Improve Performance Management and Accountability: Develop effective tools for setting clear expectations, monitoring progress, and holding individuals accountable for transformative outcomes.

10. Sustain Organizational Agility and Future-Readiness: Enable leaders to cultivate organizational agility, anticipate market shifts, and prepare for future challenges and opportunities.

CONTENT

Day -I

Module 1: Understanding Organizational Transformation

• Introduction to organizational transformation.

• Recognizing the need for change.

• Types and drivers of organizational transformation.

• The impact of transformation on various stakeholders.

Module 2: Leadership in Transformation

• Role of leadership in change and transformation.

• Leadership styles and their applicability in transformation.

• Leading by example and setting the vision.

• Building trust and credibility as a leader.

Day – II

Module 3: Creating a Transformation Vision

• Developing a compelling vision for change.

• Communicating the vision effectively.

• Gaining buy-in from key stakeholders.

• Aligning the vision with organizational values and goals.

Module 4: Change Management and Strategy

• Change management methodologies and models.

• Creating a change management plan.

• Aligning transformation with the organization's strategic goals.

• Risk assessment and mitigation in transformation.

Day – III

Module 5: Leading Through Resistance

• Understanding resistance to change.

• Strategies for managing and overcoming resistance.

• Building a culture of openness and adaptability.

• Dealing with emotional responses to change.

Module 6: Team and Culture Building

• Developing high-performance teams during transformation.

• Fostering a culture of innovation and learning.

• Navigating cultural change within the organization.

• Leadership in diverse and multicultural contexts.

Day – IV

Module 7: Change Communication

• Effective communication strategies during transformation.

• Engaging and involving employees in the change process.

• Managing rumors and addressing misconceptions.

• Creating a communication plan for transformation.

Module 8: Data-Driven Decision-Making

• Utilizing data and analytics in decision-making.

• Monitoring and measuring the impact of transformation.

• Adapting strategies based on data insights.

• Ethical considerations in data usage.

Day -V

Module 9: Transformation Leadership in Crisis

• Leading through unexpected crises and disruptions.

• Crisis communication and decision-making.

• Maintaining stability and organizational resilience.

Module 10: Sustaining Transformation

• Strategies for sustaining change and avoiding regression.

• Leadership for continuous improvement and innovation.

• Evaluation and feedback loops in transformation.

• Success stories and case studies of organizations that achieved sustained transformation.

FACULTY AND METHODOLOGY

Prof. Swarnalatha Jagarlapudi is a distinguished academic and seasoned human resources professional with over 36 years of experience spanning the public and private sectors. Holding a MPhil in Industrial Psychology from TISS, Mumbai, along with advanced Master degrees in Applied Psychology, Criminal law and Forensic science, MBA in HR and International Business, and multiple master’s degrees in Economics, foreign trade, Mass Communication and Journalism and more, she currently serves as and Professor of HRM.

Renowned for her commercial acumen and entrepreneurial flair, Prof. Swarnalatha has designed and delivered impactful leadership, management, and organizational development programme

s across diverse sectors including government, banking, finance, IT, and manufacturing. Her extensive certifications—ranging from NLP Practitioner to Stress Management Professional and Internal Auditing—complement her robust academic and practical expertise.

PARTICIPANT PROFILE

Senior and Middle level executives (Managers / Administrators) of public and private sector organizations, Government departments and service organizations such as banks, corporate hospitals, transport corporations, etc.

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 July 07 - 11, 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 July 04, 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 July 01, 2025. Kindly contact Programmes Officer for further details (contact details are given at the end of the nomination form).

LAST DATE FOR WITHDRAWAL

July 01, 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.