IIM Kozhikode, TimesPro Launch Strategic Management Programme for CXOs to Shape Future-Ready Leaders

Kozhikode (Kerala): To equip future leaders and C-suite executives with the essential skills to thrive in an ever-evolving global business environment, the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, in collaboration with TimesPro, a leading Higher EdTech platform, has launched the Strategic Management Programme for CXOs. The programme is designed to cultivate modern leadership acumen and business strategies to navigate global uncertainties and the complexities brought on by technological disruption.

The Strategic Management Programme for CXOs is a 10-month blended learning programme developed to align with organisations' strategic goals, fostering future readiness while building resilient business structures. Learners will gain a deep understanding of decision-making processes and develop the competencies required to lead large-scale organisational transformations. The curriculum instils a refined C-suite mindset, emphasising business realities, customer-centricity, and innovation. Through the programme’s STAR modules, learners will acquire strategic thinking capabilities, embrace cutting-edge technologies, and develop a comprehensive business perspective while honing responsible managerial competencies—giving both aspiring and current CXOs a competitive advantage.

According to a study, approximately eight out of ten employers offer company-sponsored upskilling programmes, yet only 51% of employees make use of these opportunities, with time constraints and family commitments cited as the primary barriers. Another report highlights that human skills—such as leadership, communication, and emotional intelligence—are in twice as much demand across sectors compared to AI and machine learning despite the significant growth of these technologies in the job market. Thus, adopting a strategic mindset is paramount for today’s global business leaders, and the Strategic Management Programme for CXOs offers the necessary tools and resources to meet this demand.

Speaking at the announcement, Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director IIM Kozhikode, said: “In today’s highly competitive and constantly changing business landscape, the continuous upskilling of senior executives is more important than ever. The IIM Kozhikode Strategic Management Programme for CXOs is a pioneering initiative that empowers leaders with cutting-edge skills and strategic insights through the comprehensive STAR module, enabling professionals to guide their organisations with a technology-driven, strategic, and analytical framework.”

Sunil Sood, Chief Growth & Partnership Officer, TimesPro, said: “The IIM Kozhikode Senior Management Programme for CXOs is aimed at fostering profound business transformation. This programme equips senior executives with the necessary skills to make informed strategic decisions, lead their organisations effectively in a global context, and achieve remarkable growth and success. The curriculum is aligned with the rapidly changing industrial landscape and is tailored to help senior leaders achieve their strategic goals and objectives.”

The programme aims to develop STAR leadership qualities in senior professionals and aspiring CXOs. It covers a wide range of topics, including Corporate Strategy, Risk and Growth Management, Data Science and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity and Information Management, Brand Management, Operations, Corporate Finance, Change Management, CSR, and Crisis Management, among others. The curriculum also includes a Capstone Leadership Module and a three-day campus immersion session, fostering peer-to-peer interaction and faculty engagement, culminating in collaborative projects designed to enhance practical skills.

Delivered via TimesPro’s Interactive Learning (IL) platform through a Direct-to-Device (D2D) mode, the program blends an academic curriculum with real-world applications, employing case-based learning, simulations, lectures and in-class exercises. Learners will gain valuable insights into driving sustainable growth, fostering innovation and leading transformative change within their organisations.

About Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (www.iimk.ac.in) 

Started in 1997 with its Post Graduate Programme (PGP), the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is on a high growth trajectory today, offering the widest range of academic programmes in the field of management education. These include Fellow Programmes in Management, Executive PG Programmes, Management Development Programmes, and Faculty Development Programmes. IIMK set up a Satellite campus at Infopark, Kochi, in 2013, dedicated to Executive Education. IIMK also has the unique distinction of launching a PhD (Practice Track) programme for working professionals besides bringing in new dynamic courses in Women Leadership, a one-year Post Graduate Programme in Business Leadership (2019), an MBA in Finance, and an MBA in Liberal Studies & Management (2020). The institute is also home to IIMK LIVE, a first-of-its-kind startup incubation programme, and the Indian Business Museum.

IIM Kozhikode also made its debut in the prestigious Financial Times Rankings in 2023 and was recently ranked #70 among the top 80 open-enrolment executive program providers globally for the year 2024. The feat has further consolidated the 28-year IIM's footing in an exclusive list of the world's foremost providers of executive education. The institute had also entered in global top 100 at Rank #68 for FT Masters in Management (MIM) 2024 Rankings for its full-time MBA programme. IIM Kozhikode has successfully delivered close to 1,300 MDP programmes over the past two decades, training more than 41,000 participants from 150+ organisations, including several Fortune 500 companies.

About TimesPro:

TimesPro, established in 2013, is a leading Higher EdTech platform dedicated to empowering the career growth of aspiring learners by equipping them with skills to rise in a competitive world. TimesPro’s H.EdTech programmes are created to meet the rapidly changing industry requirements and have been blended with technology to make them accessible & affordable.

TimesPro offers various created and curated learning programmes across various categories, industries, and age groups. They include employment-oriented early career programmes across BFSI, e-commerce, and technology sectors; executive education for working professionals in collaboration with premier educational institutions like IIMs and IITs; and organisational learning and development interventions at the corporate level.

TimesPro also collaborates with India’s leading organisations across varied sectors to provide upskilling and reskilling solutions to boost employability and create a robust workforce. TimesPro is a Higher EdTech initiative by Times Group.