Global Senior Leadership Programme Specialisation: Chief Human Resource Officer
Chart Your Path to C-Level Human Resource Leadership
About The Chief Human Resource Officer Specialisation Certificate
The Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) Specialisation Certificate in IIM Lucknow's Global Senior Leadership Programme (GSLP) is developed with the primary objective of preparing and developing senior HR professionals to excel in the CHRO role by providing them with a comprehensive skill set and strategic mindset. It equips aspiring CHROs with managing complex teams, navigating organisational change, making data-driven decisions, addressing HR-specific issues and gaining insights into modern performance and talent management techniques. This program is your gateway to a transformative future, leading you to the CHRO role.
Become CHRO Ready
This leadership programme equips participants with an inside perspective on the day-to-day functioning of the CHRO's operations. It comprehensively explains the strategic and tactical dimensions intrinsic to the Chief Human Resource Officer role.
Immersive CXO Experiences
The highlight of this CHRO specialisation is its experiential learning. Apply the expertise you have gained in a secure setting by participating in practical simulations offered by Imarticus Game Studio which helps tackle genuine issues & develop capabilities as a C-Suite Business Leader.
Masterclass Sessions By CXO Leaders
Leadership isn’t just theory; it is more about practical application. The CHRO specialisation of the Global Senior Leadership Programme (GSLP) offers a unique opportunity to absorb invaluable insights and wisdom from the world's most influential business leaders during 6 exclusive masterclasses.
IIM Lucknow Campus Immersion
The CHRO leadership programme includes 5 days of campus immersion and a 2-day onsite conference in Dubai. Participants will get an opportunity to network with their peers, who are leading organisations and gain valuable insights and experiences.
IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status
Participants in this program enjoy the full range of benefits offered to Executive Education Alumni from IIM Lucknow. These advantages encompass alumni updates, both on and off-campus events, membership in local alumni chapters, and the esteemed status of being an IIM Lucknow executive alumni.
Network with Industry Leaders
This program features a premium 2-day conference in Dubai. Gain exclusive access to industry luminaries, where you'll dive into the latest HR standards, best practices, and emerging trends. This event is your golden opportunity to build invaluable connections and accelerate your journey toward becoming a Chief Human Resource Officer.
Curriculum
Understand the essentials of talent management and strategic workforce planning. Also learn to effectively utilize HR analytical tools to address key challenges in talent management & employee engagement
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Learn the fundamentals of defining an org culture, the need of it, aligining it to vision & mission, measuring it and enabling businesses to align their functioning to it.
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This module covers key aspects of change management. The CHRO office are the key drivers of change within an organization. As a CHRO, learn to drive change and lead it through different stages of the business. Also understand the importance of the CHRO through an M&A, Joint Venture, Expansions as well as managing stakeholders through it all.
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As a CHRO, learn to manage the senior leadership, enabling them to collaborate as individuals and as groups. Gain exposure to strategies involving grooming emerging leaders and coaching new talent.
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Master the art of managing the CEO office, be it partnering with CEO to drive key firm-wide initiatives or planning for transition in the CEO office.
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Become proficient in managing external agencies be it shareholder management or keeping up with external trends.
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Gain mastery over critical legal areas such as industrial relations, labour laws, Environmental laws or data Privacy laws. Understand fundamentals of ESG and adopting it in your firm.
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Empower Your Leadership Skills With IIM Lucknow
IIM Lucknow is one of the top business schools in India. It was established in 1984 as the fourth IIM (Indian Institute of Management) in the country. IIM Lucknow offers a range of management programs, including executive education, designed to empower senior leaders in business, government, and non-profit sectors. The institute strongly focuses on developing value-driven leaders and managers who can positively impact globally. The establishment of IIMs was an initiative of India's first Prime Minister, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, who envisioned a network of top-tier management schools in the country.
Program Directors
Prof. Madhumita Chakraborty
Finance And Accounting, IIM Lucknow
Prof. Madhumita's research papers have appeared in prestigious national and international journals. Among her research interests are Market Efficiency, Market Anomalies, Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Behavioural Finance, the value relevance of Accounting Information, and the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on firm performance. She has...See More
Prof. Girish Balasubramanian
Human Resource Management, IIM Lucknow
Prof. Girish has presented and published research in international conferences and peer-reviewed journals on topics including Trade Union Revitalisation and Strategy, Productivity and Profitability Effects of Trade Unions in India Post-liberalisation, Diversity Management with a focus on disabled individuals, and Performance Management rating consi...See More
Prof. Madhumita Chakraborty
Finance And Accounting, IIM Lucknow
Prof. Madhumita's research papers have appeared in prestigious national and international journals. Among her research interests are Market Efficiency, Market Anomalies, Asset Pricing, Corporate Finance, Behavioural Finance, the value relevance of Accounting Information, and the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on firm perfo...See More
Prof. Girish Balasubramanian
Human Resource Management, IIM Lucknow
Prof. Girish has presented and published research in international conferences and peer-reviewed journals on topics including Trade Union Revitalisation and Strategy, Productivity and Profitability Effects of Trade Unions in India Post-liberalisation, Diversity Management with a focus on disabled individuals, and Performance Manageme...See More
Who Is This Program For?
Existing and aspiring CXOs in Human Resources with 5 years of work experience will get the certificate from IIM Lucknow after meeting the attendance and course evaluation criteria and can transform into New-Age CHROs.
Program Fee
₹ 4,00,000 + GST
Note : Registration fee includes ₹ 3000 + GST as non-refundable application fee
FAQs
About The Program
The duration of the program is 6 months, with a mix of online and in-person classes. The online classes are held over weekends, and the in-person classes are held over five days at the IIM Lucknow Campus.
Please note: The schedules may change due to the institute’s policy.
As IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni, participants can avail of the following benefits
- Access to a network of distinguished IIM Lucknow executive alumni
- Access to the IIM Lucknow alumni events
- Access to IIM Lucknow local alumni chapters
- Access to the programme brochures and newsletters from IIM Lucknow
- Executive Alumni Fees will be applicable as per institute policy
This certificate will give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in a C-suite role.
Upon completion of the program, participants will be able to:
- Develop and implement strategies that drive business growth
- Leverage data and analytics to improve performance
- Manage complex processes and projects effectively
- Build and lead high-performing teams
- Lead change and transformation initiatives
- Navigate the challenges and opportunities of the digital age
The program design is well balanced between the day-to-day commitments of the participants and what is expected of executives in senior leadership roles. The curriculum includes a good mix of case studies, projects, working sessions, masterclasses, and simulation exercises.
Our series of masterclasses from industry leaders will help participants relate to the day-to-day functioning of the CxO office under different contexts through a different lens.
Eligibility Criteria
You will be evaluated through quizzes, assignments, online exams, presentations, and projects.
Successful learners will receive the Certificate of Successful Completion from IIM Lucknow. Candidates will not qualify for successful completion if they have an 'F' grade in 50% of the courses or/and overall attendance for the program is less than 75%. The program and courses will follow a relative grading schema for evaluation.
Admission to this program involves a rigorous review of your resume and your statement of purpose by the IIM Lucknow admissions team.
Only participants with demonstrated fast-track career progression and high learning intent required for senior leadership roles will be admitted into this program.
Selection is by invitation only and on a rolling basis. We generally overbook our batches. In case of an overbooked batch size, applicants in earlier selection rounds who have received their provision offer letters and paid registration fees to block their seats will be preferred over applicants from later selection rounds.
Fees
Yes, there are a few financial assistance options available. For more information, please talk to the Global Senior Leadership Programme counsellor.
A special discount offer exists only for a minimum of five nominations. A discount of up to 10% on the program fee may be offered for bulk nominations of 5 participants or more from a single corporation. However, the extent of the discount will be determined on a case-to-case basis.