ISB’s Executive Programme in Strategy and Leadership prepares professionals to translate strategic thinking into organisational impact

Organisations today are increasingly relying on cross-functional collaboration and enterprise-wide coordination to translate strategy into sustained growth and organisational performance. According to Deloitte’s 2026 Global Human Capital Trends report¹, nearly 70% of business leaders identify adaptability and the ability to coordinate across teams and functions as critical to navigating disruption and driving long-term value creation. As strategy becomes more collaborative and continuous, leaders are expected to move beyond functional silos, align diverse stakeholders, and convert strategic intent into coordinated execution across the enterprise.

In this evolving environment, leadership is no longer defined solely by functional expertise but by the ability to operate at an enterprise level and bringing together strategic thinking, organisational alignment, and execution discipline. Leaders are expected to evaluate complex choices, manage trade-offs across functions, and ensure that strategic priorities are translated into coordinated action and measurable outcomes. ISB’s Executive Programme in Strategy and Leadership is designed to address this shift by equipping professionals with a structured approach to framing strategic decisions, aligning teams and stakeholders, and driving execution in dynamic and uncertain business environments.

Developing enterprise-level strategic and execution capability

Delivered over 38 weeks through a blend of live online and self-paced learning, complemented by an on-campus immersion, the programme integrates strategy, leadership, and execution into a cohesive and progressive learning journey. At its core is a continuous ‘Action Learning Project’ that runs alongside the curriculum, enabling participants to apply concepts to real organisational contexts, test assumptions, and refine their approach to decision-making and execution over time.

The design reflects the realities of modern organisations, where strategy is not a one-time exercise but an ongoing process of interpretation, alignment, and execution. Through a combination of faculty-led sessions, industry perspectives, and applied learning, participants build the ability to connect analytical insight with organisational action, ensuring that strategic intent is both well-framed and effectively delivered.

Capabilities to navigate complexity and drive organisational outcomes
The programme strengthens participants’ ability to evaluate complex and ambiguous business scenarios, frame strategic problems with clarity, and make informed decisions under pressure. It emphasises solving cross-functional challenges by integrating perspectives across functions and aligning stakeholders to shared priorities, ensuring that decisions are not only sound in principle but also executable in practice.

Participants develop the capability to translate strategy into actionable plans, establish clarity in roles and responsibilities, and drive coordinated execution across teams. The programme also focuses on building accountability in execution, enabling leaders to track progress, manage interdependencies, and deliver tangible, measurable outcomes. By expanding their ability to operate beyond functional roles, participants are better equipped to contribute to organisation-wide performance, manage uncertainty, and lead initiatives that require both strategic insight and operational rigour.

A structured learning journey from strategic choice to organisational execution
The programme is structured across three progressive phases: Framing Leadership and Strategic Choice; Leading the Enterprise: Alignment, Scope and Growth; and Driving Renewal, Transformation, and Execution. Each phase builds a distinct layer of capability, enabling participants to move from understanding how strategic choices are made, to aligning organisations around those choices, and ultimately to executing them effectively in complex environments.

Participants engage with a comprehensive set of themes, including competitive strategy, game theory, stakeholder management, organisational culture, business model innovation, and technology-driven leadership. This progression ensures that learning is both sequential and cumulative, helping participants build a holistic understanding of how strategy is formulated, communicated, and executed across the organisation.

Designed for leaders transitioning to enterprise roles
The programme is designed for experienced professionals preparing for enterprise-level responsibilities, functional managers looking to broaden their business perspective, and consultants or high-potential talent leading strategic projects. It offers a structured learning journey to strengthen strategic thinking and navigate complex business environments, helping leaders make informed decisions, balance organisational priorities, and drive coordinated execution across teams and functions.

By combining academic rigour with practical application, the programme enables participants to strengthen their ability to operate in complex business environments, contribute to strategic direction, and drive outcomes that create long-term organisational value.

Programme details

Dates	June 20, 2026 – March 14, 2027
Duration	38 weeks
Format	Live online and self-paced
Fees	₹2,95,000 + Taxes

On successful completion, participants receive a certificate from ISB Executive Education and gain ISB Executive Alumni status, providing access to a global network of professionals, continued learning opportunities, and exclusive engagements.

Applications are now open for the upcoming cohort. ISB’s Executive Programme in Strategy and Leadership is positioned for professionals seeking to strengthen enterprise thinking, enhance cross-functional leadership, and drive strategic execution in a rapidly evolving business environment.

Know more about the programme here.

Reference:

1. Deloitte’s 2026 Global Human Capital Trends report