Kozhikode, October 23, 2026: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode has announced the launch of the 21st batch of its Senior Management Programme, aimed at equipping experienced professionals with the cross-functional skills required for senior leadership roles.
The programme is designed to address the challenges faced by high-performing managers as they transition into broader leadership positions, where enterprise-wide perspective and strategic judgement are increasingly critical. The curriculum covers strategy, finance, operations, marketing, people leadership, digital transformation, and contemporary technology topics such as Generative and Agentic AI.
Focus on enterprise-wide perspective
IIM Kozhikode’s Senior Management Programme emphasises the need for leaders to connect decisions across business functions and navigate complexities arising from artificial intelligence, digital disruption, and shifting business priorities. The institute said the programme is structured to help participants move from a functional command view to an enterprise decision view, preparing them for ambiguity and cross-functional decision-making.
Programme structure and learning outcomes
The 21st batch will provide learning opportunities for professionals to build confidence in influencing across organisational boundaries and to evaluate trade-offs in complex scenarios. According to IIM Kozhikode, the programme’s cross-functional scope is intended to help senior leaders understand how decisions in one area, such as technology or finance, can impact other aspects of the business, including operations, culture, and long-term competitiveness.
Implications for leadership development
The institute noted that organisations investing in executive learning programmes like this can better prepare their leadership pipelines for the demands of modern business, where tenure or technical expertise alone may not suffice. The Senior Management Programme aims to help managers develop the adaptability and strategic mindset needed to guide transformation and lead beyond their core functions.
IIM Kozhikode is a leading management institute in India, offering executive education and leadership development programmes for professionals across sectors.
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