The next leadership leap: Navigating strategy and disruption in the AI age with IIM Kozhikode - The Economic Times
According to the KPMG 2024 Generative AI survey1, 78% of business leaders are confident that their investments in Gen AI will lead to returns such as revenue growth or cost savings within the next one to three years, with 83% of them keen to increase their AI investments over the next three years. On the other hand, Capgemini’s The Impact of Generative AI on Business 2024 report outlines that 80% of organisations have increased their investment in Gen AI since 2023.
This complex terrain calls for upskilling and reskilling—not in fundamentals, but in the strategic application of emerging knowledge. One such leadership programme, which embodies this pivot, is the Senior Management Programme (SMP) by the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK). Recognised as India’s third-ranked management institution in the NIRF 2024 Rankings, IIM Kozhikode has developed a programme that does more than offer credentials; it retools leaders for tomorrow’s competitive frontlines.
This 12-month live online Senior Management Programme by IIMK, commencing with a technical orientation on June 28, 2025, and rated 4.77 by more than 750 participants, is meticulously structured to accommodate the schedules of seasoned professionals while offering a transformative learning journey. With over 150 hours of intensive engagement, 12 industry-relevant modules, a six-day campus immersion at the IIMK campus, and guidance from leading faculty members and industry experts, it combines academic rigour with practical insights.
Eligibility is reserved for professionals with a minimum of 10 years of work experience, ensuring a peer group that brings depth, diversity, and drive. Participants come from varied domains—finance, operations, HR, marketing, technology—and share a common aspiration: transitioning into more influential, strategic roles within their organisations or entrepreneurial ventures.
Whether you are a mid-level executive targeting your first CXO title or a business leader seeking to scale with sharper decision-making, the programme’s integrated curriculum delivers what your next role demands. Beyond theory, it delves into application—through interactive sessions, case studies, business simulations, and campus immersion at the IIMK campus.This immersion is a deep dive into IIMK’s intellectually stimulating ecosystem where participants form enduring networks with fellow professionals and the institution’s prestigious alumni.
June 28, 2025
₹6,23,000 + applicable GST
Graduate/diploma holder with a minimum of 10 years of work experience
Mastering new-age disruptions: Generative AI, digital supply chains, and cybersecurity
A volatile market and an informed consumer base mean agile leadership is the need of the hour. While it’s true that traditional management expertise is still essential, leaders today must harmonise the powers of AI and successfully navigate the challenges of digital ecosystems, cybersecurity threats, and the platform economy.
A compelling aspect of this programme is its forward-looking technology integration. In a corporate climate where Gen AI, AI-powered decision-making, and digital supply chains are becoming boardroom priorities, IIM Kozhikode ensures that its curriculum reflects and anticipates these trends. Participants gain actionable insights into cybersecurity frameworks, platform strategy, and data-driven business models, equipping them to make informed, high-stakes decisions.
Upon successful completion of the programme, participants receive a Senior Management Programme certificate from IIM Kozhikode. Those meeting attendance and assessment criteria also become eligible for Executive Alumni Status—a significant professional milestone that includes access to IIMK publications, newsletters, alumni events, the Kasebook portal, and institutional facilities. This alumni affiliation with over 800 past participants and growing offers a long-term network of like-minded leaders and business influencers.
Furthermore, IIMK’s reputation as a trailblazer in executive education lends significant career credibility.
From classroom to boardroom: Real-world impact
The true impact of any executive programme lies not in its brochures but in the trajectories of its graduates. Participants from earlier cohorts have gone on to lead digital transformation mandates, pivot traditional businesses into platform-based models, and drive AI integration across sectors such as BFSI, logistics, and healthcare.
These success stories are not isolated. They point to the SMP’s unique positioning: not merely an academic credential, but a career accelerator for the digital age. The emphasis on strategic thinking, cross-functional acumen, and technology adoption ensures that graduates are equipped to lead with both confidence and conscience.
A strategic pause for a long-term play
The pace of business change is only set to accelerate. Leaders who pause to upskill today will be the ones shaping industries tomorrow. In a world increasingly defined by generative technologies and digital ecosystems, the IIM Kozhikode Senior Management Programme offers more than a toolkit—it offers a mindset shift.
In an age of disruption, programmes such as IIM Kozhikode’s SMP may well mark the turning point from building preparedness for change to leading it.
For more details on programme takeaways and business case studies, and to learn more about past participant profiles, the programme module, and fee discounts, visit the website.
Source:
https://kpmg.com/xx/en/our-insights/value-creation/kpmg-global-ceo-outlook-survey-2024.html
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