IIM Nagpur | Global Senior Executive Leadership Programme

Course Modules

Strategic Leadership: Formulating and executing long-term vision, mission, and strategic direction.

• Competitive analysis and industry trends.
• Scenario planning and risk management.
• Strategic decision-making frameworks.
• Building and communicating a compelling vision.
• Stakeholder management in a global context.

Financial Acumen: Understanding financial statements, key metrics, and financial decision-making.

• Financial accounting basics (reading & interpreting financial statements).
• Financial analysis and valuation techniques.
• Capital budgeting and investment appraisal.
• Mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and divestitures.
• Financial management in a global market.

Building High-Performing Teams: Recruiting, developing, motivating, and leading high-performing teams.

• Talent management strategies for a global workforce.
• Effective communication and delegation for leaders.
• Building trust and fostering collaboration.
• Performance management and development feedback.
• Leadership styles and team dynamics in a diverse environment.

Operational Excellence: Optimizing processes, driving efficiency, and achieving results.

• Lean Six Sigma and other process improvement methodologies.
• Supply chain management in a globalized world.
• Project management and execution for large-scale initiatives.
• Data-driven decision-making and business analytics.
• Innovation and continuous improvement strategies.

Global and Ethical Leadership: Leading in a complex and interconnected global environment with ethical considerations.

• Cultural competence and sensitivity for international leadership.
• Global business ethics and compliance.
• Sustainability and social responsibility.
• Managing through crises and navigating geopolitical uncertainty.
• The future of work and the evolving role of the CXO.

Advanced Financial Reporting & Analysis: Deepening financial reporting knowledge and using data for strategic decision-making.

• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US GAAP principles.
• Advanced financial analysis techniques (ratio analysis, cash flow analysis, valuation models).
• Financial modeling and forecasting for complex scenarios (mergers & acquisitions, capital restructuring).
• Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs) and other financing strategies.
• Using data analytics and visualization tools for financial reporting.

Financial Strategy & Capital Markets: Developing strategic financial planning and expertise in capital markets.

• Corporate strategy development with a financial lens (business model analysis, value creation).
• Investor relations and communication with financial markets.
• Cost of capital and capital structure optimization.
• Cost of capital and capital structure optimization.
• Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and other capital raising strategies.

• ERM & FRM frameworks and strategies
• Internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Cyber security risks and financial data protection.
• Crisis management and financial sustainability planning.
• Regulatory compliance and financial reporting for public companies.

Technology & Innovation in Finance: Understanding and leveraging technology to optimize financial operations.

• Fintech and emerging technologies in finance (e.g., AI, blockchain).
• Data analytics for financial decision-making.
• Cybersecurity and financial data protection.
• Implementing financial technology solutions (ERP systems, automation tools).
• The future of finance and its impact on the CFO role.

The CFO as a Strategic Business Partner: Developing strategic thinking and partnering with the CEO and other executives

• Business valuation and M&A transactions from a CFO's perspective.
• Scenario planning and risk management for strategic decision-making.
• Corporate governance and the role of the CFO in a board environment.
• The CFO's role in mergers & acquisitions (M&A) and divestitures.
• Leading through crises and navigating economic uncertainty.