Empowering Women to Thrive and Soar
Women Leadership Programme
- 100% live, interactive sessions led by Director and Deans of IIMK
- Interactive learning experience with workshops, coaching sessions, projects and more
- Two on-campus immersions (4 days compulsory + 1 day optional) at IIM Kozhikode
- IIMK Executive Alumni Status on completion
Step Up with Confidence. Lead with Impact.
Leadership is not about gender, it’s about influence, strategy, and vision. However, women often face unique challenges in leadership roles, not because they lack the skills, but because they are perceived differently.
IIM Kozhikode’s Women Leadership Programme is designed to help ambitious professionals like you navigate these challenges and accelerate your journey to leadership. Rooted in research and real-world insights, this programme equips you with strategies to negotiate, manage teams effectively, and lead with confidence.
It’s not just about breaking barriers—it’s about moving forward on your own terms. Are you ready to step up?
Learning Benefits
Transform the way you negotiate, manage teams, and lead with confidence in dynamic business environments.
Develop advanced negotiation skills and understand the complexities of influence, power dynamics, and strategic decision-making.
Learn to analyse team composition, foster collaboration, and resolve leadership challenges to drive high-performance outcomes.
Decode subtle power signals, understand diverse management styles, and leverage strategic insights to strengthen your leadership impact.
Leverage social networks, build executive presence, and develop techniques to influence individuals and teams effectively.
Engage with accomplished professionals from diverse industries, share insights, and build long-term professional connections in a collaborative, high-impact learning environment.
Note:
-*There will be live-online sessions with Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director and Professor Deepa Sethi, Dean of Outreach, Executive Education & Internationalisation and Professor at IIMK for this programme.
-There is a panel of eminent industry practitioners who will be conducting the workshops, coaching sessions, and doubt-clearing sessions included in the programme.
-The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members. The recorded videos and learning material will be available throughout the duration of the programme. Emeritus or the institute does not guarantee availability of any session recordings.
Transform Your Leadership Journey with Women Leadership Programme
100% live, interactive sessions led by IIMK Faculty*
Workshops and group coaching sessions by industry experts
Action Learning Projects and Case Based Sessions
Capstone Project to solve real-world leadership challenges
Two on-campus immersions (4 days compulsory + 1 day optional) at IIM Kozhikode
IIMK Executive Alumni Status on completion
Note:
-*There will be live-online sessions with Professor Deepa Sethi, Dean of Outreach, Executive Education & Internationalisation and Professor at IIMK for this programme.
-There is a panel of eminent industry practitioners who will be conducting the workshops, coaching sessions, and doubt-clearing sessions included in the programme.
-Optional one-day campus immersion at IIMK requires an additional payment of INR 10,000 by the participant for single occupancy.
-The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members. The recorded videos and learning material will be available throughout the duration of the programme. Emeritus or the institute does not guarantee availability of any session recordings.
Who Is This Programme For?
Mid-career women professionals seeking to accelerate their leadership journey. Expect to enhance executive presence, sharpen strategic acumen, navigate complex organisational dynamics, and break through systemic challenges with confidence. This women in leadership training programme will equip participants with the leadership skills needed to thrive in complex environments.
Senior-career women professionals seeking to refine their leadership acumen. Expect to elevate strategic vision, deepen influence, drive transformative change, and lead innovation through digital transformation. Through this advanced women leadership programme, participants will integrate ethical leadership into executive strategies and further develop their ability to lead with confidence and impact.
An Interactive Learning Experience
This leadership programme for women executives blends practical insights with interactive, hands-on sessions. Through women leadership workshops and personalised executive coaching for women, participants will engage in a dynamic and holistic approach to leadership development. The programme fosters growth through collaboration, challenges, and real-world applications, providing the foundation to sharpen leadership skills for women and ignite impactful change in their careers and organisations.
Experience powerful, face-to-face learning sessions during campus immersion.
Dive into interactive group sessions with role-plays, executive coaching, and personal reflections
Engage in transformative group activities that focus on personal branding
Participate in stimulating, case-based discussions during live-online lectures
Drive change through action learning projects that elevate women's leadership
Develop a personalised and actionable leadership plan to guide your long-term growth and success
Programme Certificate
Participants who successfully complete all evaluation components with minimum pass marks and meet the requisite 75% minimum attendance criteria will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from IIM Kozhikode. Participants who are unable to clear the evaluation criteria but have the requisite attendance will be awarded a Participation Certificate.
Note: All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Kozhikode
Programme Modules
Note:
Modules/ topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/ modified/ adapted to fit the total programme hours.
The primary mode of learning for this programme is via live online sessions with faculty members. The recorded videos and learning material will be available throughout the duration of the programme. Emeritus or the institute does not guarantee availability of any session recordings.
Meet the Visionary Programme Directors Leading IIM Kozhikode's Women Leadership Programme
Director, Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Area
Prof. Chatterjee is a distinguished academic and leadership expert, a Post-Doctoral Fulbright Fellow from Harvard University, a Ph.D. in Management from the University of Pune...
Dean of Outreach, Executive Education & Internationalisation and Professor, IIMK
Prof. Sethi brings extensive experience in leading and managing diverse academic and administrative initiatives at IIMK. She has been instrumental in designing and delivering ...
Professor & Dean (Faculty Administration & Development), Economics
Prof. Dey holds a Ph.D. and an MA in Economics from The Ohio State University, USA, along with an MS in Quantitative Economics from the Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. ...
Unlock Real-World Insights with the Capstone Project: Your Gateway to Practical Application
The Capstone Project is a transformative cornerstone of the Women Leadership Programme, crafted to inspire profound self-reflection and strategic vision. Participants embark on a deep analysis of their current leadership challenges, assessing both their strengths and areas for growth. Through this process, they will develop a tailored, actionable leadership roadmap. This comprehensive plan not only addresses immediate challenges but also equips participants to lead with lasting impact, positioning them for long-term success in driving meaningful change within their organizations and beyond.
Driving Impact: Real-World Action Learning Projects for Inclusive Leadership and Organisational Transformation
The Action Learning Projects offer participants a dynamic, hands-on experience, immersing them in real-world initiatives that advance women's leadership. Participants will design bespoke Diversity and Inclusion programs aimed at empowering female leaders within corporate settings and craft Organizational Change Management plans to drive lasting, sustainable transformation. By engaging in these high-impact projects, participants will apply strategic insights to foster leadership excellence and create inclusive, forward-thinking cultures that fuel organizational transformation and long-term success.
Empower, Evolve, Excel: Transformative Workshops in IIM Kozhikode's Women Leadership Programme
Empowering Women Leaders: Unlocking Growth Mindset, Confidence, and Personal Branding for Executive Success
Unlocking Growth Mindset for Women in Leadership
Confidence and Assertive Communication for Women in executive-level scenarios
Skill-gap Based Coaching Interventions
Group Learning Activity on Enhancing Personal Brand
Key Learning Outcomes: Empowering Women Leaders with Skills, Inclusion, and Ethical Leadership
Break Barriers and Fostering Inclusion
Overcome biases in women’s leadership and decision-making.
Strategise for sustainable diversity and inclusion in women’s leadership roles.
Develop Leadership Skills and Competencies
Master financial acumen for strategic planning.
Lead high-performance teams with a focus on women’s leadership influence.
Enhance negotiation, influence, and strategic decision-making for women executives.
Build Resilience and Confidence
Develop a robust, growth-oriented mindset for women leaders.
Navigate organisational politics with confidence and assertive communication for women.
Integrate Ethics and Sustainability
Reconcile the business bottom-line with ethical and sustainable strategies
IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status Benefits
On successful completion of the programme, participants will be eligible for the prestigious IIM Kozhikode Executive Alumni Status. These participants will subsequently receive the alumni registration details from IIM Kozhikode. The benefits include:
Eligible to receive Publications and Newsletters of IIMK periodically
Online access login details to Kasebook (Online Alumni Portal)
Issuance of Alumni Identity Card
Availing MDC/Guest Rooms at prevailing rates subject to availability
Note: The Executive Alumni benefits are subject to the discretion of IIM Kozhikode.
IIMK's Women Leadership Programme: Empowering Future Leaders with Unmatched Excellence and Real-World Impact
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Student Loan Available
Below EMI plans are available for the Programme Fee: INR 3,50, 000 + GST
Full Fee with GST | Tenure (months) | EMI |
|---|---|---|
INR 4, 13, 000 | 36 | INR 14, 506 |
The above EMI's are indicative. The EMI's offered by each of the loan providers might vary from the above figures, depending upon tenure and loan amount to be disbursed.
Other EMI tenures available (Months): Propelld: 6/12/18/24/30/36/42/48
Frequently Asked Questions: Women Leadership Programme
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