Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the workshops be conducted?
The workshops will be conducted in the IIM Bangalore Campus.
Will accommodation be provided to the participants?
Accommodation will be provided on campus to participants on a single occupancy basis.
Will travel arrangements be made for participants?
No. Participants are required to make their own travel arrangements to reach the IIM Bangalore campus on the dates of the program.
How will the evaluation happen post the programme?
Business Transformation from ROI of projects and Leadership Transformation based on stakeholder/coach feedback
What happens on the last day of the IIM Bangalore program?
The last day is reserved for presentation by the participants and a valedictory session wherein the certificates of completion are provided to the candidates of the program.
How many days in total for the workshops?
8 days of classroom sessions
Tentative workshop topics are as follows:
- Strategic Thinking & Business Acumen (2 days)
- People Leadership Skills (2 days)
- Capitalize On Digital Transformation (2 days)
- Understand and Lead Successful Change (2 days)
- Valedictory Session (last day)
What is the effort needed for participants to successfully complete the program?
Apart from the in-person attendance needed for profiling, coaching sessions, simulations and in-classroom programs, participants will be required to spend 3-5 hours a week on self-learning and project application.
How many coaching sessions will be there?
8 individual coaching sessions
How will the coaching sessions be conducted?
The coaching sessions will be conducted virtually (over skype/zoom/MS Teams) on dates as decided by the coach and the coachee on mutual convenience.
Does the price of the programme include the GST?
No. GST is to be paid on actuals.
Who are internal mentors?
Internal Company Mentors will be assigned for your business impact projects. They will be your go-to person and guide you on the functional and technical aspects of the projects as well as monitor progress.
Who will issue the certificate?
You will receive a certification by IIM Bangalore upon successful completion of the program requirements
What is the Learning Aid/ Development Dossier?
The Learning Aid or Development Dossier is designed to provide a comprehensive roadmap and knowledge inputs on how to develop the areas and competencies as identified while profiling the candidates. Participants will be expected to work on specific behavioral/functional aspects in a phased but sequential manner. The Development Dossier will consist of in-place exercises, videos, YouTube movies, Ted talks, reference articles, in place exercises and reflections. Each month, the leader will focus on relevant competencies and work through the specified activities.
How and when will the Leader Connects happen?
Leader Connects will happen through 2 webinars where you will get to engage with ex-CEOs. The dates for the same will be informed to participants in advance.
Can we choose who will be coaching us during the development journey?
The coaches will be senior and with industry experience. The profiling phase will help the coaches understand participants’ strength and gap areas, and will be provided as inputs to them to coach the participants effectively. The role of the coach is to bring the outside-in perspective and challenge you on both business and personal goals.
How will the business projects be decided?
Transformational projects with clear ROI for the organisation will be selected in discussion with senior leadership of the organisation and based on inputs from internal mentors.
Will the workshops happen at a stretch or in a phased manner?
The workshops will happen in a two-phased manner. Check out the ‘Key Dates’ section for more details.
Who is going to be my point of contact during the course of the programme?
A dedicated SPOC from PB will be assigned to participants, who will help answer all queries, guide and support during the entire course of the journey.
How demanding is the programme going to be? Will participants be able to successfully complete the program requirements while doing their daily job?
While the program is designed to be a stretch, elements of the programme have been curated in a manner that will allow participants to apply the learnings on the job and develop their leadership skills.
Can participants who register directly announce at their workplace about the program?
Yes. Individual participants can seek the support of internal mentors to succeed in the program. PB will guide you on how to do so.
What is the effort needed for participants to successfully complete the program?
Apart from the in-person attendance needed for in-classroom programs, participants will be required to spend 3-5 hours a week on self-learning and project application. Profiling, coaching sessions and simulations will happen virtually.
How will the coaches be allotted to participants?
The coaches will be senior and with industry experience. The profiling phase will help the coaches understand participants’ strength and gap areas, and will be provided as inputs to them to coach the participants effectively. The role of the coach is to bring the outside-in perspective and challenge you on both business and personal goals.
