Essentials of Leadership

What does leadership in a post-pandemic world look like? This is the big question on the minds of present and future leaders. The work paradigm has been forced to shift in unimaginable ways. Emerging leaders will need to be equally adept at managing key stakeholders, both internally and externally. You will need to possess the essential skills that help your business and teams stay competitive in the midst of such unprecedented complexity.

This programme has been designed to help future leaders like you build a strong foundation to grow your managerial career. You will learn to tackle a challenging macro environment by combining fearless agility with empathy for your teams. The programme will show you how to communicate effectively with your teams, leading them with a vision to perform at the highest levels. Importantly, you will learn to introspect effectively in order to first manage yourself effectively. 

Executive education redesigned for a radically different world. This programme blends the discipline of the on-campus experience that ISB is renowned for with our global faculty and advanced curriculum. You will gain immediately applicable advanced skills, relevant for the uncertain times we live in.

1. Develop greater awareness of your own leadership style and examine whether it is working or not working
2. Based on heightened selfunderstanding, develop a plan for own personal growth as a leader
3. Sharpen interpersonal and team skills for exceptional performance
4. Become more skilled at diagnosing and managing team conflict and creating an effective participatory process
5. Learn to influence key stakeholders without authority
6. Develop change mindsets and skills, helping individuals and teams change their behaviours in the desired direction