Kozhikode, November 2, 2026: IIM Kozhikode has introduced a 12-week Executive Programme in Executive Presence, Influence and Storytelling, aimed at helping senior professionals and aspiring CXOs develop leadership capabilities such as strategic communication, persuasion, and stakeholder management.
The programme addresses the growing need for leaders to influence across functions and build alignment in collaborative, matrixed organisations, where formal authority alone is often insufficient to drive decisions and secure commitment.
Programme covers storytelling and emotional intelligence
Participants will engage in modules covering executive presence, self-awareness, verbal and non-verbal communication, strategic storytelling, persuasion, stakeholder management, emotional intelligence, personal branding, and cross-cultural influence. The curriculum is delivered through faculty-led learning, masterclasses, peer discussions, and applied communication frameworks.
Focus on cross-functional leadership skills
The programme is designed for functional heads, consultants, and senior professionals whose responsibilities extend beyond individual performance to enterprise-wide collaboration. It emphasises the importance of building trust, communicating with clarity and authenticity, and adapting leadership style to different audiences and situations.
Structured approach to building influence
IIM Kozhikode said the course aims to provide a structured approach to skills that are often acquired informally over years of experience, such as navigating competing priorities, building coalitions, and creating alignment across teams. The institute noted that as business structures become more interconnected, the ability to turn expertise into understanding and alignment is becoming a defining leadership capability.
IIM Kozhikode is a leading Indian management institute based in Kerala, offering executive education and management programmes to professionals across sectors.
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