Corporate and Public Leadership in a VUCA World

IIM Indore

Batch
03
Course Duration
10 Months
Commencement Date
22nd February 2026
Application Closure Date
31st January 2026
Session Timings
Sunday, 75 minutes each session
First Session: 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM (IST)
Second Session: 12:00 PM to 01:15 PM (IST)

Programme Overview

The 21st century is increasingly recognised as the Age of Disruption. Wars, trade conflicts, resurgent nationalism, technological rivalries, climate shocks, and regulatory upheavals are reshaping the landscape of global business. Long-standing assumptions about globalisation, supply chain stability, and market predictability are being challenged at an unprecedented pace. Non-market forces have become pivotal in determining business outcomes.

In this volatile environment, resilient leadership is both inevitable and indispensable – a strategic imperative. Today’s corporate leaders must navigate a brittle, anxious, non-linear, and incomprehensible (BANI) world, managing risks and interpreting uncertainty. They are required to engage stakeholders well beyond the firm’s traditional boundaries and operate with agility in a state of constant flux. Identifying risks early, embedding resilience in systems, and reinforcing reliability as the foundation of trust across markets, governments, and societies are now critical.

This executive education programme, which is delivered through 70 online sessions of 75 minutes each, equips corporate leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs with the frameworks, foresight, and multidisciplinary insight spanning geopolitics, public policy, ethics, CSR, technology, and industrial strategy to lead effectively in disruptive times.

Programme Highlights

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A contemporary programme covering the aspects of corporate & public leadership

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Live classes by highly experienced faculty members from IIM Indore

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Flexibility in learning: online classes on weekends or after business hours

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Real-life case studies based pedagogy

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3-days intensive campus immersion modules

Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants should be working professionals or entrepreneurs.
  • Diploma (10+2+3), graduates (10+2+3 or equivalent), or postgraduates in any discipline recognised by UGC/AICTE, with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at either the UG or PG level.
  • A minimum of three years of work experience after completion of the qualifying education is required.

Attendance Criteria

  • Participants are expected to attend all sessions of a given course. However, they may take leave in case of emergencies, subject to the approval of the Programme Coordinator. A minimum of 75% attendance is required for final grading; participants with less than 75% attendance will be subject to grade reduction as per Institute norms.

Evaluation Criteria

  • Participant performance will be monitored continuously through quizzes, assignments, tests, and examinations. Participants are required to achieve the minimum marks or grades as determined by the Institute from time to time to successfully complete the course.

Who Should Enrol?

  • Corporate leaders aiming to strengthen foresight, resilience, and stakeholder management
  • Policymakers and strategists seeking to anticipate business responses and enhance governance
  • Entrepreneurs and innovators are designing resilient strategies for global competition
  • Mid to senior-level managers preparing for leadership roles at the business–policy–ethics nexus
  • Professionals focused on emerging markets and Global South opportunities

Syllabus Breakdown

Geopolitics & Strategic Complexity / Geopolitics and Growth: Resilient Leadership Beyond Borders

  • The fractured global order: from liberal globalization to multipolarity
  • Geopolitical risks as business risks: contagion and systemic disruption
  • Trade wars, tariff regimes, and shifting supply corridors
  • Great-power rivalry (U.S.–China–EU) and its impact on corporate strategy
  • The rise of the Global South: BRICS+, ASEAN, and new alignments
  • Case study: Semiconductor wars and the “small yards, high fences” doctrine
  • Scenario workshop: Navigating geopolitical flashpoints

Business, Government, and Society / Beyond the Firm: Leadership at the Business–Policy–Society Nexus

  • The firm in the age of regulatory activism
  • Stakeholder capitalism: beyond shareholder value
  • Business–government relations: lobbying, negotiation, and influence
  • Society as a stakeholder: civil society, NGOs, and grassroots movements
  • State-owned enterprises and public accountability
  • Case study: ESG pressures in extractive industries
  • Simulation: Negotiating a business–government compact
  • Panel discussion: Voices from industry, government, and civil society

Ethics, CSR, and Responsible Leadership

  • Ethical dilemmas in times of crisis
  • CSR and ESG frameworks in a multipolar world
  • Corporate governance and global accountability
  • Sustainability transitions: balancing growth and climate responsibility
  • Cultural contexts of ethics: India, China, Europe, and the U.S.
  • Case study: The Volkswagen emissions scandal and lessons for trust
  • Workshop: Building an ethical decision-making toolkit

Public Policy and Regulatory Landscapes / Future-Proof Leadership: Strategy for a Digital and Disrupted World

  • Policy as a driver of corporate opportunity and risk
  • Global trade governance (WTO, regional trade blocs, plurilateral agreements)
  • Competition law, antitrust, and digital markets
  • Environmental and labour regulations across jurisdictions
  • Case study: India’s digital public infrastructure (UPI, Aadhaar, ONDC)
  • Policy roundtable: The challenges of regulatory harmonization

Industrial Policy in an Age of Disruption

  • The return of industrial policy in the U.S., EU, China, and India
  • Green industrial policy: energy transition, EVs, and decarbonization
  • Strategic sectors: semiconductors, AI, biotech, and clean energy
  • Industrial subsidies, WTO tensions, and global supply chains
  • Case study: The Inflation Reduction Act and global ripple effects
  • PPP and its role in Industrial Policy

The AI Challenge / Innovation and Integrity: Leading in the Age of AI and Accountability

  • AI as a general-purpose technology: opportunities and disruptions
  • Risks: bias, misinformation, labor displacement, and security
  • Ethics of AI and algorithmic accountability
  • AI in corporate strategy: applications across sectors
  • AI and geopolitics: national AI strategies and digital sovereignty
  • Case study: Generative AI in finance, healthcare, and manufacturing
  • Simulation: Boardroom debate on AI adoption risks and rewards
  • Workshop: Building an AI governance framework

India and the Global South: Policy Futures / India and the World: Leadership for the Global South and Beyond

  • India’s economic trajectory and its leadership aspirations
  • Industrial policy, Make in India, and digital transformation
  • India’s regulatory innovations in fintech, health tech, and climate policy
  • The Global South perspective: South–South cooperation and multipolarity
  • Case study: India’s renewable energy mission and global leadership
  • Designing India’s policy strategy for 2030

Note: Courses and modules are indicative and subject to change.

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About IIM Indore

IIM Indore is in the forefront of providing carefully curated programmes which cater to the needs of executives. IIM Indore is renowned for its focus on academic excellence which is reinforced by the Triple Crown accreditation that IIM Indore has achieved. Being the second IIM to receive this achievement and being among the top 1% of business schools globally to have the Triple Crown accreditation, our executive education programmes are contextually relevant to meet the demands of contemporary business challenges. The institute has also ranked among the Top 100 business schools globally, as well as among the top institutions in India.

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Programme Certification

Participants will be assessed through continuous evaluation, including quizzes, assignments, and examinations. A Certificate of Successful Completion will be awarded by the Indian Institute of Management Indore.

*The sample certificate is indicative. The Institute reserves the right to revise it.

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Programme Fee Details

Programme fee
Fee Structure
Application Fee
INR 2,500/- + GST
Total Programme Fee
INR 1,75,000/- + GST* + GST
Easy EMI options available
Instalment Pattern
Instalment Pattern
1st Instalment

INR 90,000/- + GST*

(February 10, 2026)

2nd Instalment
INR 82,500/- + GST*

(April 10, 2026)

  • *The above fee does not include the Executive Education Alumni fee.
  • *GST (Currently 18%) will be charged extra on these components.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should enrol in this programme?

The programme is ideal for corporate leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and mid-to-senior-level managers aiming to strengthen their strategic foresight, resilience, and stakeholder management capabilities in an increasingly VUCA world.

What is the programme duration?

The programme runs for 10 months, comprising 70 live online sessions of 75 minutes each, conducted every Sunday.

What is the mode of delivery?

Sessions are delivered live online via a synchronised digital platform, complemented by the on-campus module (subject to schedule). Participants can conveniently join using their desktops or laptops.

What certificate is awarded?

Participants who meet the completion criteria will receive a Certificate of Successful Completion from the Indian Institute of Management Indore.

Is Executive Education Alumni status available?

Yes. Eligible participants may apply for IIM Indore Executive Education Alumni membership, available as two-year or lifetime options.

What are the eligibility criteria?

Applicants must be working professionals or entrepreneurs holding a Diploma, Graduate, or Postgraduate degree recognised by UGC/AICTE, with a minimum of three years’ work experience

What is the programme fee?

The total fee, inclusive of GST, is INR 2,06,500. A registration fee of INR 2,500 applies, with the remaining amount payable in two instalments.

How will participants be evaluated?

Evaluation is based on continuous assessment through quizzes, assignments, tests, and examinations. Participants must achieve the minimum marks or grades prescribed by the Institute to qualify for successful completion.

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Zuhaib Shaikh

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