Summary
The programme will begin on June 30 and applicants who apply by May 5 will receive an early bird discount
This high-impact 11-month programme will enable business leaders, and aspiring and new COOs to improve their organisation’s operational efficiency and business growth
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow has announced the launch of a Chief Operations Officer (COO) programme in collaboration with online learning platform Emeritus to enable business leaders and aspiring COOs to improve their organisation’s operational efficiency, resilience to disruption and business growth.
This high-impact 11-month programme begins on June 30 and applicants who apply by May 5 will receive an early bird discount, the B-school said in a statement.
Commenting on the launch of the programme, one of the two programme directors, Suresh K Jakhar, assistant professors, Operations Management, IIM Lucknow, said, “To gain a competitive advantage in today’s business environment, operational leaders need to develop and drive operational capabilities from a strategic perspective. The operational capabilities of a company allow it to steer its way through a volatile, uncertain, and competitive market. This programme is designed for COOs/ business leaders to develop the necessary operational skillsets that are required to think strategically, act decisively, and drive value chain innovation.”
The Chief Operations Officer programme allows professionals to enhance their practical, industry-aligned skills to improve operational innovation and efficiency to boost business growth. Delivered through a blend of engaging live online sessions and a five-day in-campus immersion at the IIM Lucknow campus, this programme, taught by distinguished IIM Lucknow faculty, is ideal for senior professionals and business leaders with over ten years of work experience. The programme curriculum includes ten contemporary modules, a capstone project, and real-world case studies, which will equip participants to drive greater business efficiency and impact with a best-in-class experiential understanding of digital and engineering operations. On successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a certificate of completion from IIM Lucknow.
Emeritus claims to be a global leader in making high-quality education accessible and affordable, offering a digital-first, seamless learning and high engagement experience.
Mohan Kannegal, CEO, India and APAC, Emeritus, added, “With businesses taking a digitalised approach in recent times, the role of the COO has seen a 360 degrees shift. Multiple industry reports suggest that close to 54% of COOs plan to make changes in technology transformation for business efficiency in 2022. In this emerging context, the ability to navigate complex organisational challenges, drive innovation, optimise resource utilisation and costs, and foster seamless collaboration across teams is imperative for business growth. We are pleased to collaborate with IIM Lucknow in offering this executive certificate programme, designed to be the first step for successful COOs in the making”.
Last updated on 30 Apr 2022
