- Duration: 30 Days
- Includes: Practical Sessions, Live Projects, Certificate and Report
Week 1: Foundations of Executive Leadership
Day 1: Program Orientation & Introduction to Executive Management
- Welcome and program overview
- Introduction to executive roles and responsibilities
- Understanding the importance of strategic leadership at the executive level
Day 2: Self-Awareness and Leadership Style Assessment
- Assessing personal leadership styles (e.g., DISC, MBTI)
- Importance of self-awareness for executive decision-making
- Setting personal development goals for the internship
Day 3: Visionary Leadership and Strategic Thinking
- Understanding the role of visionary leadership in driving an organization forward
- Developing strategic thinking skills
- Case study on strategic vision from renowned executives
Day 4: Executive Decision-Making and Problem-Solving
- Advanced decision-making frameworks (e.g., decision trees, six thinking hats)
- Executive-level problem-solving techniques
- Case study: High-stakes executive decisions
Day 5: Effective Communication at the Executive Level
- Developing executive communication skills
- Managing communication across diverse stakeholders (internal and external)
- Practical exercise on delivering clear and compelling executive messages
Week 2: Strategy Development and Implementation
Day 6: Business Strategy and Planning
- Overview of corporate strategy and strategic planning processes
- Long-term vs. short-term planning for sustainable growth
- Case study on effective business strategy formulation
Day 7: Strategic Business Units and Portfolio Management
- Managing multiple business units (SBUs) within a corporation
- Portfolio management techniques for balancing growth and risk
- Real-world example of a company managing multiple business lines
Day 8: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Strategy
- Role of M&As in business growth
- Executive responsibilities in M&A decision-making and integration
- Case study on successful and failed M&As
Day 9: Global Business Strategy for Executives
- Key components of a successful global strategy
- Managing international operations and cross-border complexities
- Case study: Global business expansion success stories
Day 10: Organizational Change Management
- Executives’ role in leading and managing organizational change
- Techniques for ensuring smooth transitions and employee buy-in
- Role play: Leading a change initiative within an organization
Week 3: Financial Acumen for Executives
Day 11: Corporate Finance for Executive Decision-Making
- Key financial metrics and statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Using financial data for informed executive decisions
- Case study: Financial decision-making at the executive level
Day 12: Budgeting and Forecasting for Executives
- Understanding the executive role in budgeting and forecasting
- Techniques for aligning budgets with corporate strategy
- Practical exercise on creating and analyzing executive-level budgets
Day 13: Financial Risk Management
- Identifying financial risks at the executive level
- Strategies for mitigating risks (hedging, diversification, etc.)
- Case study: How executives handled financial crises
Day 14: Capital Allocation and Investment Decisions
- Executives’ role in capital allocation and resource prioritization
- Evaluating investment opportunities and ROI
- Case study on capital allocation strategies
Day 15: Executive Compensation and Incentive Structures
- Understanding how executive compensation is structured
- Balancing short-term incentives with long-term corporate growth
- Case study: Executive compensation and its impact on company culture
Week 4: Leadership and Team Management
Day 16: Building and Leading High-Performing Executive Teams
- Developing a strong executive team and managing relationships at the C-suite level
- Techniques for fostering collaboration and accountability
- Case study on executive team dynamics and success
Day 17: Talent Management and Succession Planning
- Executives’ role in identifying and nurturing talent
- Developing and implementing succession plans
- Real-world example of successful succession planning in organizations
Day 18: Crisis Management and Leadership
- Role of executives in navigating crises
- Crisis management frameworks for executives (e.g., communication, damage control)
- Case study on executive leadership during crises
Day 19: Conflict Resolution and Negotiation Skills
- Advanced conflict resolution techniques for executives
- Executive-level negotiation strategies
- Practical exercise: Leading negotiations at the executive level
Day 20: Corporate Governance and Ethical Leadership
- Importance of ethics and corporate governance in executive roles
- Legal responsibilities of executives (fiduciary duties, compliance, etc.)
- Case study: Ethical dilemmas faced by top executives
Week 5: Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Emerging Trends
Day 21: Driving Innovation and Organizational Change
- The role of executives in fostering innovation
- Managing innovation in different business units
- Case study on how executives led breakthrough innovations
Day 22: Digital Transformation and Technology Leadership
- The importance of digital transformation in modern business strategy
- Executives’ role in driving digital innovation
- Case study: Successful digital transformations led by executives
Day 23: Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Developing and executing sustainability strategies
- Balancing profitability with social and environmental responsibility
- Case study on executives leading CSR initiatives
Day 24: Managing Emerging Trends and Disruptions
- Identifying and adapting to emerging trends (AI, blockchain, ESG, etc.)
- Executive-level response to industry disruptions
- Case study: How executives steered organizations through disruptive trends
Day 25: Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Using data analytics for strategic decisions
- Understanding executive dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Practical exercise: Leveraging data for executive decision-making
Week 6: Application, Reflection, and Program Conclusion
Day 26: Executive Project Work – Strategic Business Case (Part 1)
- Introduction to a strategic business case assignment
- Research and data gathering for the case analysis
- Executive-level mentoring and guidance
Day 27: Executive Project Work – Strategic Business Case (Part 2)
- Continuing work on the business case, formulating recommendations
- Finalizing strategies and preparing the presentation
Day 28: Presentation Preparation and Feedback
- Preparing and refining the strategic business case presentation
- Peer review and feedback sessions
Day 29: Presentation of Strategic Business Case
- Final presentation of the strategic business case to senior leadership
- Q&A session and feedback from executives
Day 30: Reflection, Feedback, and Program Conclusion
- Reflecting on key learning experiences and takeaways
- Program feedback and certificate distribution
- Final remarks and takeaways from senior leadership