IIM Mumbai – NASSCOM Leadership Acceleration Program for Women Leaders

Objectives of the Program

This program is thoughtfully designed to offer women professionals in the IT services industry a holistic and transformative leadership journey. The program aims to:

1. Develop a deeper understanding of self-leadership and leadership identity
2. Cultivate a growth and entrepreneurial mindset to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive IT services environment
3. Enhance self-awareness and executive presence to lead with confidence and authenticity.
4. Build skills in negotiations and conflict management to handle workplace challenges with confidence and maturity
5. Master strategic communication and the art of influencing to drive outcomes and inspire teams
6. Effectively identify and manage stakeholders to build productive and collaborative relationships
7. Develop a digital mindset
8. Develop financial independence and literacy to strengthen personal agency and decision-making
9. Design a sustainable leadership and career development plan aligned with long‑term goals.
10. Establish sustainable long-term personal and professional well-being

A three-day transformative journey designed to equip women leaders with the mindset, skills, and strategies to lead with confidence, credibility, and impact.

Day 1: Leading Self: Self-Awareness and Executive Presence

• Develop deeper self-awareness, uncover personal strengths, and identify and overcome self-limiting beliefs that hinder career progression
• Build the growth mindset and inner confidence required to step into and excel in senior leadership roles
• Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset — embracing initiative, innovation, and a bias for action in navigating professional challenges
• Strengthen executive presence, credibility, and personal impact to command attention and inspire trust in any room

Day 2: Leading Others: Influence, Communication, and Organizational Navigation

• Master high-impact, strategic communication skills that build credibility, inspire action, and establish a powerful leadership voice
• Develop the confidence and capability to manage conflicts, navigate difficult conversations, and turn tension into productive dialogue
• Hone the art of influencing — driving outcomes, building buy-in, and leading effectively without relying solely on positional authority
• Craft a compelling personal brand and build purposeful professional networks that amplify their reach and open new opportunities for growth

Day 3: Leading Systems: Strategic Thinking and Future-Ready Leadership

• Develop strategic thinking and systems leadership capabilities to manage stakeholders, complexity, and organizational dynamics with clarity and purpose
• Build a financial mindset — developing the business and financial fluency needed to make informed, high-stakes decisions and engage confidently in boardroom conversations
• Cultivate a digital mindset — gaining practical awareness of AI, emerging technologies, and digital transformation trends that are reshaping leadership in the IT services industry
• Emerge as future-ready leaders equipped to lead organizations through change, disruption, and growth with agility and vision

Target Participants

The program is designed for women professionals in leadership or high‑potential roles across industries including corporate, technology, public sector, entrepreneurship, and development organizations. It is particularly valuable for managers, founders, senior professionals, and women transitioning into larger leadership responsibilities.

Relevance of the Program for Professionals

The Tech industry in India, while being one of the more progressive sectors, still grapples with significant gender disparity, particularly at leadership levels, where women remain critically underrepresented. Against the backdrop of India ranking 120th out of 130 countries in women's workforce participation, this Management Development Program holds special relevance for women professionals in IT services. The sector's fast-paced, high-pressure environment demands a unique blend of technical acumen, strategic thinking, and leadership presence – the capabilities this program is specifically designed to nurture. By building self-awareness, honing executive competencies, and equipping participants with the attitudes and skills needed to navigate organizational hierarchies, the program directly addresses the barriers that often stall women's career progression in the industry. For an industry that thrives on talent and innovation, enabling women to confidently step into leadership roles is not just a matter of equity, it is a powerful business imperative, one that aligns with findings that greater women's participation can unlock enormous economic potential for India as a whole.

1. Registration fees include the following:

   For all the participants:

   • Online sessions
   • Online study material
   • Certificate for course completion

Registration Terms & Conditions:

C. IIM Mumbai is not responsible for any other expenses borne by the participants due to rescheduling/cancellation of its MDPs

D. Registration deadline: Registrations for online MDPs close 1 week prior to start of program

2. Individual Registration

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3. Company-sponsored / Bulk Registration:

• • In the case of company-sponsored candidates, please share the nomination list and GST details to program@iimmumbai.ac.in for invoice generation.

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  • Note: Discount is applicable for 5 or more participants from same organization against invoice.