FUTURE LEADERS

PROGRAMME
Accelerate Your Leadership Trajectory.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The Future Leaders Programme (FLP) is a 9-month programme
designed to build a firm foundation for front line managers who
demonstrate high-potential for future leadership roles.

Build a deeper understanding of operations, marketing,

innovation and change to develop a cross-functional business
approach. Develop a 360-degree perspective of how various
functions align to the broader strategy of your organisation.
Understand what makes you ‘YOU’ and explore your personal
leadership style. Empower your team by delegating, role
modelling and engaging effectively. And bring these newly
gained insights into your daily work life to drive higher
performance both now and in the future.

As you build your track record of success as a manager across

a variety of situations and challenges, you prepare the way for
future success as a leader.
 A MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME
THAT PUTS YOU AT THE FOREFRONT

The FLP accelerates careers of high-potential young

managers by preparing them to:
A Catalyst for your
Career Transformation • Understand the challenges of modern business
management
The Centre for Executive Education
(CEE) at ISB is a vibrant hub for • Master a cross-functional approach to collaboration
interaction between business leaders and delivering business outcomes
and academia. CEE attracts world-
class faculty from India and around • Identify opportunities for growth and innovation
the globe and its programmes unleashed by the digital revolution and a globalising
are powered by their cutting- economy
edge research and expertise on
management emerging economies. • Craft their personal leadership development plan to
Participants learn through active lead teams with greater authenticity, empathy, and
engagement with complex business purpose
challenges and draw insights from the
rich experience and perspectives of a
diverse group of peers. Successful organisations invest in grooming high-
potential talent to prepare them for future success and
growth. The FLP helps organisations gain a competitive
edge by building a vibrant pipeline of leadership talent
ready to take the organisation to greater heights.
#5
Asia Ranking

#1
India Ranking

600+
Programmes delivered
 This programme is designed for high-potential talent
seeking to play an expanded role in managing teams
within their function. Typical profiles include:

• Individuals who transitioned into a people

manager role within the last couple of years

IS THIS • Young business leaders/owners or next-gen

directors of family-managed businesses
PROGRAMME Extraordinary individual contributors with 5-10 years
FOR YOU? of work experience who are well on their way towards
a management role may also be considered on a
case-by-case basis.
PROGRAMME FEATURES

LEAD: Personalised Action

Leadership Development Learning Project
Plan

Rich Learning Industry

Experiences Interactions

ISB Executive ISB Certificate

Alumni Status
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GET A HEAD
FLP is designed to elevate high-potential
START ON YOUR
executives to take on greater leadership
responsibilities and accelerate their career.
This programme will serve as the foundation
LEADERSHIP
to hone some of the most critical skills to
become a successful leader.
JOURNEY
Professor Deepa Mani
Integrated Modular Approach
Area Leader and Professor of Information
Systems and Deputy Dean – Digital Initiatives
Designed to spark self-reflection, innovation and
& Centre for Executive Education, ISB
collaboration, the FLP is carefully structured with
five integrated modules that will be delivered in

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a blended format – on-campus immersions, Live
Virtual sessions and online asynchronous self-
paced courses. The programme spans across
9 months requiring you to commit 7-8 hours per
If data is the new oil, statistics is the new week and a week away from your workplace. It
refinery. It is impossible to use crude oil will provide you the flexibility to adapt an agile
unless it is transformed into end products approach to apply your new learnings at your
like petrol and diesel. Statistical methods workplace.
allow managers to extract insights from
their business data and make smart
decisions.“ LEAD – Leadership Engagement and
Development
Sarang Deo
Understand your strengths and gaps and
Professor and Area Leader, Operations
ManagementExecutive Director-Max build the foundation to launch your career in
Institute of Healthcare Management management. Effectively manage yourself
(MIHM), ISB and others by developing an agile approach
to leadership. Understand team dynamics,

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interpersonal behaviour related to organisational
performance.

Master the art of concise, precise, and

compelling communication leading to
great leadership & personal impact in Action Learning Project
today’s age of short attention spans.
The Action Learning Project (ALP) will provide
you an opportunity to engage yourself in a
Mihir Mankad
real-world business challenge. Apply your new
Professor of Practice, Leadership learnings and skills in-between modules and
Communication, Tufts University; Visiting personalise your project plan. Establish a connect
Faculty at ISB with your FLP peers who can guide you with their
unique expertise to steer you on the right path.
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Industry Interactions

Expand your professional network through

“Master Finance in depth.
interactions with peers holding rich
Learn to be Fintelligent.”
experience across a variety of different
industries and functions. Complement this
diverse outlook with unique perspectives and
Ramana Sonti deep insights shared by top industry leaders.

Associate Professor (Practice)

Finance, ISB

Rich Learning Experiences

Engage in live sessions with faculty,

insights with industry practitioners, group

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discussions, hands-on application, and case-
studies. A highly immersive environment to
facilitate the exchange of business ideas and
overcome personal leadership challenges.
“As we navigate the world of digital
business models, the culture to rapidly
hypothesize, experiment, validate and
iterate will define success more than ISB Executive Alumni Status
anything else”
After successful completion of all the five
Vishal Karungulam modules, you will be awarded with the ISB
Executive Alumni status. Gain access to
Product Leader, Microsoft
exclusive privileges of the ISB Executive
Visiting Faculty at ISB
community like ISB e-mail ID, ISB ID-Card,
access to the Executive Alumni Portal and
LinkedIn Group, and discounts on other open
programmes in our portfolio. In addition, you
will receive ongoing access to a variety of

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ISB research, information, and resources.

ISB Certificate

Gain an official certificate awarded by the

Centre for Executive Education at ISB, a
formal recognition of your professional
development.
LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Executive education reimagined for a new reality. This programme blends the best of the
world-class on-campus experience with advanced online learning, taught by the best minds in
executive education. You will gain skills to advance your leadership goals and map your career
for future success.

Live Virtual Classrooms World-Class Faculty

Experience a new way of immersive Learn from world-class faculty
learning allowing you to engage teaching at top global business
live with faculty and peers from schools.
anywhere in the world.

Online Learning
On-Campus Learning
Learn at your own pace ensuring a
flexible and focussed online learning Learn and network with a class of
experience. peers in a residential phase that
culminates into the conclusion of
the programme.

Research-Based Teaching Real-world application

Learn at India’s most research Apply your new learnings and real-
productive business school. Gain world skills in-between modules and
from the advanced, up-to-date emerge as a confident leader.
research conducted by world-
renowned faculty at ISB.
THE ISB CAMPUS EXPERIENCE
ISB is committed to creating world-class leaders through its innovative programmes,
outstanding faculty and thought leadership.

With a strong focus on research, it is one of the few business schools to focus on
emerging economies. It allows to gain an insight into the Indian business environment
and get the opportunity to develop a wealth of network through interactions with industry
leaders, current students and ISB alumni.

With a state-of-the-art campus located in tranquil settings, it provides an environment

that is conducive to learning.

RICH LEARNING COMMUNITY

During your programme, you will be living with a diverse group of peers that spans
across regions, industries and functions. An environment that encourages you to
expand your professional network and enrich your career.

COMFORABLE ACCOMODATION
Well-equipped living areas with access to recreation centre, dining facilities and a
range of amenities within the campus. The campus is a self-contained oasis in which
the students find that all their needs are met and surpassed.

CENTRALLY LOCATED CAMPUS

ISB is minutes away from the campuses of some of the largest global companies. It is
located close to a range of activity centres for sports, arts, dining and shopping.
 Plan to devote 7-8 hours per week for 9 months,
including two Live Virtual sessions of 3 hours
each:

Weekend hours:
Saturdays - 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm or
Sundays - 10.00 am to 1.00 pm

Weekday hours (once a week):

PROGRAMME 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm

DETAILS In addition to this, prepare yourself to attend two

campus immersions for 3 days and 4 days at the
start and end of the programme schedule.

Campus immersions will include sessions on

Personal Leadership, final review of the Action
Learning Project (ALP), industry interactions,
lunch with a CEO, dinner with the Dean and even a
graduation ceremony.
 PROGRAMME JOURNEY
On-Campus
Module 1: Personal Leadership
Live Virtual sessions

Learn invaluable lessons on how to form a personal leadership strategy. Develop

an understanding of how to develop and be committed to enhance your executive
presence.
• Identify your strengths and gaps and receive 360o feedback from faculty and
peers.

• Understand what makes you, ‘YOU’ and explore your personal leadership style.

• Refine your executive presence by experimenting within your peer group under
the guidance of expert faculty.

Module 2: Business Foundations Online, Self-paced learning

Assess and build collective business knowledge as a first step to start your
transformative leadership journey. Complete introductory courses in accounting,
statistics, managerial economics, and critical thinking leading up to the Live Virtual
sessions.

• Build a strong foundation with some of the critical concepts required to lead
effectively.

• Your peers will come with various experiences and diverse backgrounds.
Complete these introductory courses to start off at a level playing field.
Module 3: Analyse and Pursue Live Virtual sessions
Opportunities in Business Online, Self-paced learning

Analyse the business environment by developing an understanding of the economic,

political and social factors that influence business decisions.

• Develop an understanding of how to pursue opportunities and explore areas of

strategy, market research, and finance.

• Gain a broader understanding of how various functions within a business align

with the overall organisational strategy.

• Apply your new learnings and insights from these modules to your work routine
and embark on your leadership journey from the get go.

Live Virtual sessions

Module 4: Drive Business Results
Online, Self-paced learning

Gain a deeper understanding of operations, marketing, innovation and change to

develop a cross-functional business approach.

• Strengthen your leadership skills and prepare to apply the learnings from these
modules in a way that supports your organisation’s needs.

• Start to bring in these newly gained insights in-between modules into your daily
work tasks to drive results.

Module 5: Lead Self, Others,

and the Organisation On-Campus

Develop the skills you need to become an effective manager, drive innovation and
change by applying the foundational skills and learnings from the previous modules.

• Learn to understand the needs of the people you are or will be leading

• Empower your team by engaging effectively

• Engage and interact with business leaders who share powerful life-lessons
 The Programme Office evaluates each
applicant’s profile based on a variety
of criteria to ensure that selected
participants are well-rounded individuals
who bring something unique to the class.
Each component of the application and

SELECTION the interview is important. Selection will be

made based on multiple factors, including

CRITERIA
but not limited to:

• People management track record and/

or potential, traits, attitude/mindset
• Quality and quantity of work experience
• Evidence of professional success
• Ability to benefit more from the
programme
• Motivation to participate in the
programme
• Ability to cope with the rigour of the
programme
• Overall prior academic performance
• Interview Performance

We admit candidates on a rolling,

space-available basis, and encourage
you to apply as early as possible.
 Programme Dates
January 16, 2022

Round 1 Application Closing Date:

Dates and December 08, 2021

Programme Round 2 Application Closing Date:

January 04, 2022

Fees Duration
9 months

Fee
`5,00,000 + GST @18%

Payment and Financing Options

Avail financing options by reaching out to us at execed@isb.edu.

*The On-campus sessions are subject to evolving global situation. Programme content, dates, schedule, fees, delivery
platforms, and faculty are subject to change. Programme fee includes food and accommodation at the ISB campus or
at an equivalent facility based on availability.
 How to apply
Click below to apply to the programme. For more information,
write to us at execed@isb.edu or call us at +9140 2300 7041/42.

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Hyderabad | Mohali
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Hyderabad Campus: Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 111.
Mohali Campus: Knowledge City, Sector 81, SAS Nagar, Mohali - 140 306.
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