{"id":47495,"date":"2026-02-25T15:07:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:37:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/iim-lucknow-launches-empower-leadership-programme-for-women-professionals-to-shape-future-ready-leaders\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T15:07:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T09:37:25","slug":"iim-lucknow-launches-empower-leadership-programme-for-women-professionals-to-shape-future-ready-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/iim-lucknow-launches-empower-leadership-programme-for-women-professionals-to-shape-future-ready-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"IIM Lucknow Launches Empower: Leadership Programme for Women Professionals to Shape Future-Ready Leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><em><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Ten-month executive education programme strengthens strategic readiness, executive presence &amp; C-suite leadership pathways for women professionals in India<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 25: <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">As women professionals increasingly steer innovation, growth and organisational transformation, they require opportunities that sharpen their strategic edge. The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow, in collaboration with TimesPro, a leading higher-edtech platform, has therefore opened admissions to the inaugural batch of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timespro.com\/executive-education\/iim-lucknow-empower-leadership-programme-women-professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Empower: Leadership Programme for Women Professionals<\/span><\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">, a dedicated women leadership programme in India. This executive education programme develops strategic readiness, influence and impact for women aspiring to decision-making roles and future C-suite responsibilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timespro.com\/executive-education\/iim-lucknow-empower-leadership-programme-women-professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">10-month Empower<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Leadership Programme for Women Professionals<\/span><\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0tackles leadership challenges unique to women professionals and helps them cultivate a distinctive executive presence. Across 15 high-performance modules covering emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, financial insight, growth forecasting, branding and sales, and digital fluency, participants strengthen core leadership capabilities. At the same time, they master negotiation, team leadership and innovation. The programme also builds boardroom confidence, strategic decision-making and organisational insight so that participants can lead AI-enabled, digital-first transformation with conviction.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70203 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PNN-25-2-26-4.jpg\" alt=\"IIM Lucknow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">India continues to see rising demand for women leaders who can drive transformation and organisations are investing in diversity-led leadership pipelines. Industry research shows that companies with greater gender diversity at senior levels outperform peers on profitability and innovation, while global studies, including those by McKinsey, underline how women leaders strengthen people-centric leadership, team cohesion and organisational resilience. As organisations prioritise inclusive growth, structured leadership programmes play a critical role in accelerating women\u2019s progression into strategic roles. Against this backdrop, the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timespro.com\/executive-education\/iim-lucknow-empower-leadership-programme-women-professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Leadership Programme for Women Professionals<\/span><\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">offers comprehensive development that supports a holistic journey from managing teams and business challenges to shaping organisational strategy and leading transformation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Speaking on the announcement,\u00a0Prof. Madhumita Chakraborty,\u00a0Chairperson MDP, Programme Director of ELPWP\u00a0Batch\u00a01,\u00a0IIM Lucknow\u00a0said<\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cWith the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timespro.com\/executive-education\/iim-lucknow-empower-leadership-programme-women-professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Leadership Programme for Women Professionals<\/span><\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">, we aim to nurture confident, capable and credible women leaders who influence key decisions and shape organisational outcomes. We use real-world cases, simulations and reflective practice to help participants sharpen their judgement, broaden their strategic perspective and act with clarity and courage. We intend this journey to deepen both competence and confidence throughout their leadership growth.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-70204\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PNN-25-2-26-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"IIM Lucknow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head \u2013 Executive Education, TimesPro, said,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAt TimesPro, we remain committed to creating rigorous yet accessible learning pathways for working women professionals. Through LIVE sessions, applied projects, leadership clinics and continuous feedback,\u00a0learners\u00a0embed new behaviours directly into their roles. The programme surrounds them with mentorship, peer learning and practical toolkits that help them navigate organisational complexity, overcome barriers and accelerate their careers with greater impact and confidence.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Distinguished IIM Lucknow faculty deliver the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/timespro.com\/executive-education\/iim-lucknow-empower-leadership-programme-women-professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Leadership Programme for Women Professionals<\/span><\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0via TimesPro\u2019s Direct-to-Device platform, using LIVE online lectures, case studies, peer discussions, simulations and assignments that fit around professional commitments, alongside a three-day on-campus immersion at IIM Lucknow. On successful completion, learners join the IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni network, enhancing their professional visibility, leadership credentials and long-term career opportunities.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Women professionals who hold a degree with at least 50 per cent marks and\u00a0have at least 5 years of\u00a0work experience,\u00a0are eligible to apply for the programme.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">About IIM Lucknow<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIM Lucknow), ranked 7th in NIRF 2024, stands among India\u2019s premier business schools with global recognition through AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditations. With a 200-acre main campus in Lucknow and a strategic presence in Noida, the institute delivers world-class management education, high-impact executive programmes, and industry-driven research, shaping leaders for the future of business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-70205\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/PNN-25-2-26-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"IIM Lucknow\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">About TimesPro<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">TimesPro, established in 2013, is a leading Higher EdTech platform dedicated to empowering the career growth of aspiring learners by equipping them with skills to rise in a competitive world. TimesPro\u2019s H.EdTech programmes are created to meet the rapidly changing industry requirements and have been blended with technology to make them accessible &amp; affordable.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\">TimesPro offers a variety of created and curated learning programmes across a range of categories, industries, and age groups. They include employment-oriented early career programmes across BFSI, e-Commerce, and technology sectors; executive education for working professionals in collaboration with premier educational institutions like IIMs and IITs; and organisational learning and development interventions at the corporate level. TimesPro also collaborates with India\u2019s leading organisations across varied sectors to provide upskilling and reskilling solutions to boost employability and create a robust workforce. TimesPro is a Higher EdTech initiative by The Times Group.<\/span><span data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335551550\":6,\"335551620\":6,\"335559740\":240}'>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>If you object to the content of this press release, please notify us at pr.error.rectification@gmail.com. We will respond and rectify the situation within 24 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ten-month executive education programme strengthens strategic readiness, executive presence &amp; C-suite leadership pathways for women professionals in India\u00a0 Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 25: As women professionals increasingly steer innovation, growth and organisational transformation, they require opportunities that sharpen their strategic edge. 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