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Programme Starts
29th March, 2026

Programme Fees
₹1,97,500 + GST

Duration
08 Months

Programme Overview

Change is constant, whether driven by strategic initiatives, market volatility, or disruption. Yet, many change efforts fail due to a lack of leadership capability.

The IIM Lucknow Executive Certificate Programme in Leadership and Change Management (ECPLCM) empowers professionals to lead change effectively and build agile, resilient organisations. Through a holistic, action-oriented approach, participants will:

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  • Navigate resistance and stakeholder dynamics
  • ⁠Develop sustainable change strategies
  • Enhance leadership impact during transformation
  • Apply a step-by-step Design Thinking process to solve complex business challenges

Designed for mid to senior-level professionals, this programme equips you with the tools and mindset to drive meaningful change in today’s dynamic business environment.

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Eligibility

Work Experience:
Working professionals with a minimum 5 years of relevant work experience.

Educational Background:
A diploma (10+2+3), bachelor’s degree (10+2+3), or postgraduate qualification with a minimum aggregate of 50% across all academic years.
*Internships and trainee experiences will not be counted towards the minimum work experience requirement.

Programme Highlights

Contextually designed 8-month programme

Campus immersion of 2 days

Peer learning and networking opportunities

Advanced curriculum and experiential learning

Programme Content

1. Introduction to Leadership and Change Management
  • Introduction to Leadership and emerging leadership challenges in the contemporary business context
  • Identifying leadership competencies and strategies for developing the required leadership competencies
  • Comprehending the changing environment: Analysis of industry and competitive dynamics
  • Creating a strategic value chain
2. Understanding the Change Management Process
3. Discovering Self and Team
4. Strategic Leadership
5. Managing Digital Transformation
6. Managing Human Resources and Negotiation Processes
7. Implementing Change Management
8. Project Presentation

Disclaimer:* Curriculum matrix subject to change based on emerging industry trends and academic requirements. Modules/topics are indicative only, and the suggested time and sequence may be dropped/modified/adapted to fit the participant profile and programme hours.

PROGRAMME CERTIFICATE & ALUMNI STATUS

  • The certificate shown below is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate.
  • IIM Lucknow reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications at any time without notice.

Note: *All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of IIM Lucknow.

Class Schedule

Saturdays
Session: 3:00 PM - 6:15 PM IST

Past Participants Profile

Top Industries

  • IT 
  • Healthcare
  • Bank
  • Finance
  • Supply chain
  • Building
  • Education
  • Art
  • Retail

Top Job Profiles

  • CEO
  • Director
  • Deputy General Manager
  • Senior Manager
  • Manager
  • Associate Vice President
  • Project Manager

Programme Directors

Dr. Ajay Singh
Professor of Human Resource Management (HRM), IIM Lucknow

Dr. Ajay Singh is the Dean of the Noida Campus at IIM Lucknow, with over 30 years of experience in teaching, training, and consulting in HRM, both in India and internationally. He holds a Master’s degree from Delhi University, an M.Phil., and a Ph.D. from JNU. Dr. Singh has also been a Doctoral Fellow at Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo, and a visiting scholar at Senshu University, Tokyo.

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He has published extensively in national and international journals and books, and regularly presents papers at international conferences. His areas of expertise include HRM in changing times, international HRM, cross-cultural issues, talent management, performance management, and leadership. Dr. Singh uses a learning-by-doing approach in his teaching and training, emphasising practical insights and action research.

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Prof. Ashutosh Kumar Sinha
Professor of Strategic Management, IIM Lucknow

Prof. Ashutosh Kumar Sinha holds a degree in engineering from the Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad, and a doctorate in Corporate Strategy and Policy from IIM Bangalore. With 13 years of industry experience in the energy sector, his research focuses on mergers and acquisitions, and international business, particularly in emerging economies.

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Professor Sinha has conducted executive training for senior and mid-level managers from leading public and private sector organisations, as well as civil servants from the Government of India.

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Admission Criteria

Applicants will be selected based on the details provided in the application form,
the Statement of Purpose (minimum 100 words), and, if required, a telephonic interview.