
IIM Nagpur | Global Senior Executive Leadership Programme - Chief Operating Officer
Hone your skills in Process Optimization, Supply Chain Excellence and Organizational Transformation
Hone your skills in Process Optimization, Supply Chain Excellence and Organizational Transformation
Course Snapshot
- FeeINR 2,49,000/- + GST
- Work Experience5 - 30 Years
- Duration6 Months
- Delivery MethodBlended- Online

Course Detail
Programme Overview:
The Global Senior Executive Leadership Program offers a comprehensive 6-month course to equip high-potential executives with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in COO role within global markets. Over the first 6 months, participants will focus on honing core general management skills, while the subsequent 6 months are dedicated to developing Chief Operating Officer expertise.
The programme is carefully crafted to empower leaders to confidently navigate the complexities of today's dynamic business environment and drive sustainable growth within their organizations.
Programme Highlights:
- New Age Leadership Programme
- Case-Led Learning with Real-World Relevance
- C-suite Learning through Case Pedagogy, Role Plays and Simulations
- Masterclass Sessions by CXOs
- Network with Global Peers at IIM Nagpur Campus & Dubai Conclave Immersion
- Chamber Consulting at IIM Nagpur
- Customized Executive Coaching Sessions
- Invest in Continous Learning
Desired Candidate Profile
- Graduate or Post Graduate with 50%+ marks in either of the Qualifications.
- Professionals with min 5+ yrs of experience.
- Candidates with Diplomas having significant work experience can also enroll.
Course Modules
Module 1 Link Strategy with Execution:
Role of COO:
- Leadership paradigm, Operational paradigm, Market paradigm for a COO
- Leading with Authority and Influence
- C Suite Interactions
- Managing People, Priorities, Culture, Communication, Innovation, Negotiations, Politics
Strategic Thinking:
- Good Strategy vs Bad Strategy
- External Analysis: Porters, Pestle, Probability, Ansoff, VRIN, Blue Ocean, Other models
- Internal Analysis: KSF, Capability models.
Strategic Implementation:
- Finance & Compliance, Control frameworks
- Budgeting, Treasury & Expense Management
- Risk Management, Crisis Management
Strategic Reviews:
- Balanced Scorecards
- Review process framework & Audit Management
Module 2 Strategic Cost Management:
Activity Based Costing
- Costing Terminology & Cost Behaviors
- Cost Allocation, Treatment of Sunk & Opportunity Costs
- Cost Volume Relationship
Strategic Thinking:
- Good Strategy vs Bad Strategy
- External Analysis: Porters, Pestle, Probability, Ansoff, VRIN, Blue Ocean, Other models
- Internal Analysis: KSF, Capability models
Module 3 Drive Operational Excellence Culture
Quantitative Techniques & Operations Management Quality Management
- Foundations of Statistics, Probability, Hypothesis testing
- Visualization & Story telling
- Process Improvement
- Quality Mgmt Techniques: LEAN, 6Sigma etc
- Controlling Waste
Module 4 Supply Chain Leadership
Supply Chain Decisions: Strategic, Operational, Tactical Decisions
- Strategic: Designing networks, supply chains and contracts
- Operational: Make, Buy, Partner, Cordinate
- Tactical: Sales & Operations Planning, Inventory & Transportation Planning
Supply chain Analytics for the firm, supplier, customer
- Firm: Demand planning, factory flow, fulfilment
- Supplier: Sourcing, Buying
- Customer: Pricing, Revenue
Module 5 Lead Leaders Creatively
Building High Performing Teams
- Setting Direction
- Org Design & Structures
- Leadership and Leadership development
Motivation & Conflict Management
- Individual Roles & Group behaviors
- Power, Influence, Conflicts, Trade offs
- Leading Self, Business, Others
Managing Culture
- Human Capital & Human development
- Learning Organisation
- Business Priorities & Performance Management
Indicative Masterclass Topics for COO
- Evolving Role of COO
- Driving Operational Excellence & Making It Stick
- Building a High-Performing Team