XLRI Jamshedpur and TimesPro have opened admissions for the fifth batch of their Senior Executive Development Programme, titled "Driving Growth: The CXO Programme." This program targets senior leaders, business heads, and experienced professionals tasked with developing growth strategies and scaling organizations. The initiative is offered through XLRI's XLEAD platform.
Program Focus and Learning Objectives
The program is designed for the current business climate. It aims to equip senior executives with skills to build sustainable revenue models. Participants will learn to create long-term organizational value. They will also gain confidence to lead through uncertainty and transformation.
Curriculum and Structure
Founded in 1949, XLRI Jamshedpur is a top Indian management institution. It ranks 10th in NIRF Rankings 2025 for Management. The institute holds AACSB and AMBA accreditations. The CXO Programme offers 144 hours of learning. It focuses on moving beyond immediate execution to build resilient, value-driven organizations.
The curriculum includes nine modules: leadership, digital business and technology, business strategy, critical thinking and decision-making, finance and risk, stakeholder management, go-to-market strategy, operational excellence, and business model design. A key component is a final business plan. Participants must create a five-year growth roadmap. This encourages applying insights to real business challenges.
Key Learning Areas
- Leadership development
- Digital transformation
- Strategic planning
- Financial management
- Market entry strategies
Relevance in India's Leadership Evolution
The program launches as India's leadership needs evolve. Organizations seek executives balancing business performance with governance and agility. High-impact leadership is critical amid digital disruption and changing markets. Leaders must integrate strategy, technology, finance, and market intelligence effectively.
XLRI stated that senior-level growth requires judgment, resilience, and execution. TimesPro added that professionals need practical strategies. They need to connect capital, people, technology, and market opportunities. The program will be delivered via TimesPro's Interactive Learning platform. It includes a five-day on-campus immersion at XLRI Jamshedpur. This allows interaction with faculty and peers.
Program Delivery and Certification
Learning methods include live lectures, case studies, and practical exercises. Participants completing the program will receive a certificate from XLRI Jamshedpur and XLEAD. This credential prepares them for advanced leadership roles.
Delivery Format
- Direct-to-Device learning
- Five-day on-campus immersion
- Live lectures and case studies
