Ahmedabad, Aug 20 (INB) The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA), in collaboration with Jaro Education, has opened admissions for the second batch of its Strategic Leadership Program for Women Executives, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. The program is aimed at preparing experienced professionals for senior leadership and boardroom roles, it said. Designed for women executives and entrepreneurs, the 6-7-month blended program will focus on strategic thinking, business acumen, leadership capabilities and practical tools to help participants navigate workplace challenges and take on larger responsibilities, it added. The program will commence on November 12, 2026, with applications closing on October 20, IIMA said. Its official program page also lists the November 12, 2026 – May 23, 2027 program dates and an application deadline of October 20. The program will be delivered through live online weekend sessions and two campus immersion modules at IIM Ahmedabad. Prof Chitra Singla, Faculty Co-chair of the Strategic Leadership Program for Women Executives at IIMA, said women leaders are increasingly expected to navigate complex business environments while driving strategic decision-making and organisational growth. “The Strategic Leadership Program 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,” Singla said. The curriculum is divided into three core modules — Strategic Thinking, Strategic Leadership and Strategic Facilitators. The modules cover areas such as strategy formulation and implementation, financial acumen, behavioural strategy, artificial intelligence in strategy formulation, stakeholder management, scenario planning, negotiation, conflict management, strategic communication and storytelling. Participants will also explore mentorship, work-life balance and strategies for addressing gender-related workplace challenges, while developing skills to become effective change leaders. According to IIMA, the program is targeted at women executives in middle, senior and top management positions who aspire to leadership roles in medium and large organisations. Women entrepreneurs seeking to sharpen their strategic mindset can also apply. Eligibility requires women executives to hold a graduate degree (10+2+3 or equivalent) and have at least five years of work experience after graduation. Women entrepreneurs are also encouraged to apply. The program fee is Rs 3 lakh plus GST, while the application fee is Rs 2,000 plus GST, according to the admission details.
