IIM Ahmedabad Opens Admissions for Batch 2 of Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives

Ahmedabad: As organisations increasingly recognise the importance of diverse leadership, the need for structured leadership development for women professionals has become more important than ever. While more women are taking on leadership responsibilities across industries, representation at senior management and boardroom levels continues to remain limited. Organisations today aim to bridge this gap by empowering women leaders with strategic thinking, business acumen, and leadership capabilities required to lead organisations through an evolving business environment.

Addressing this need, the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), in collaboration with Jaro Education, has announced admissions for Batch 2 of the Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives. Designed for experienced women professionals and entrepreneurs, the 6–7-month blended learning programme aims to equip participants with appropriate strategy tools, a growth-oriented strategic mindset, and strong networks that will enable them to navigate workplace challenges and achieve top leadership positions in organisations.

Expressing her views on the programme, Prof. Chitra Singla, Faculty Co-chair, Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives, IIM Ahmedabad, said: “Women leaders today are expected to navigate increasingly complex business environments while driving strategic decision-making and organisational growth. The Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives has been designed to help participants strengthen these capabilities through contemporary management perspectives, practical learning, and peer engagement, enabling them to prepare for larger leadership responsibilities.”

The programme follows a blended learning approach that combines academic learning with practical application, enabling participants to immediately apply strategic concepts and leadership frameworks within their professional roles.

The curriculum is organised into three core modules: Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership, and Strategic Facilitators, covering areas such as strategy formulation and implementation, financial acumen, behavioural strategy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in strategy formulation, stakeholder management, scenario planning, negotiation, conflict management, strategic communication, storytelling, and skills to build personal branding. Participants will also explore mentorship, work-life balance, and strategies for navigating gender-related workplace challenges while developing the capabilities required to become effective change leaders and prepare for senior leadership roles.

Programme Details & Eligibility

Programme: Strategic Leadership Programme for Women Executives (Batch 2)

Duration: 6–7 months

Mode: Blended Learning (Live Online Weekend Sessions + Two Campus Immersion Modules at IIM Ahmedabad)

Programme Commencement: November 12, 2026

Last Date to Apply: October 20, 2026

Eligibility: Women executives with a graduate degree (10+2+3 or equivalent) and a minimum of five years of work experience after graduation. Women entrepreneurs are also encouraged to apply.

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