Senior Executive Program in Driving Growth – The CXO

The curriculum of the Senior Executive Development Programme in Driving Growth is structured across eight comprehensive modules that provide senior executives with the tools and frameworks needed to drive organizational growth. Module 1 focuses on Leadership, covering leadership styles, inspiring moral commitment, managing team dynamics, communication, exercising influence, and managing personal networks. Module 2 addresses Digital Business and Technology, exploring the role of new technologies in the digital economy, IT investment and portfolio management, IT governance, digital journey mapping, and managing digital business models. Module 3 covers Business Strategy, examining external environment linkages, value chains, industry attractiveness, capability building, sustainable competitive advantage, competitive strategies, organizational lifecycle, growth strategies, and strategic implementation. Module 4 develops Critical Thinking and Decision Making skills through creative problem solving, unravelling mental models, and identifying behavioral biases. Module 5 focuses on Finance, Risk, and Business Models, covering financial performance analysis, working capital management, cost-benefit analysis, legal structures, risk assessment, business planning, and investor pitching. Module 6 addresses Managing Stakeholders and Organizational Change, including stakeholder relations, change management frameworks, and navigating organizational crises. Module 7 explores Go-To-Market Strategy through customer value mapping, new product development, marketing plans, and selling in the digital era. Module 8 concludes with Operational Excellence, covering process management, quality challenges, supply chain management, and efficient project management. The program includes two 4-day on-campus immersion modules at XLRI Jamshedpur.

The Senior Executive Development Programme in Driving Growth offers a meticulously designed curriculum that addresses the multifaceted challenges faced by senior executives in today's volatile business environment. Module 1 establishes a strong leadership foundation, helping executives understand different leadership styles, team dynamics, and the effective exercise of influence to drive organizational growth. Module 2 bridges the gap between traditional business models and digital transformation, equipping participants with the knowledge to leverage new technologies and create digital journey maps that support business growth objectives. Module 3 provides comprehensive coverage of business strategy, from external environment analysis to growth strategies and implementation frameworks, enabling executives to make informed strategic choices. Module 4 develops critical thinking capabilities essential for complex decision-making situations, addressing mental models and behavioral biases that can impact strategic choices. Module 5 integrates financial considerations with risk management and business modeling, covering everything from performance analysis and working capital management to business plan preparation and investor pitching. Module 6 focuses on the human elements of organizational growth, addressing stakeholder management, change implementation, and crisis navigation. Module 7 provides practical guidance on go-to-market strategies, from product development to digital selling approaches. Module 8 completes the curriculum with operational excellence frameworks that ensure efficient execution of growth strategies. Throughout the program, participants benefit from the insights of experienced XLRI faculty and the opportunity to apply concepts directly to their organizational contexts through assignments and the culminating business plan project.