Hyderabad, February 2022: TalentSprint, a global edtech company and a market leader in transformational deeptech programs, today announced an Advanced Programme in Digital Business Leadership (APDBL), offered by IIM Calcutta, an Institute of National Importance and ranked #3 Management Business School in Asia. This futuristic program aims to help experienced leaders steer the waves of the digital revolution and succeed in a highly disruptive business environment.
As traditional boundaries around industries continue to crumble and as conventional value propositions offered by firms continue to rapidly become irrelevant, leaders are forced to rethink and craft strategies for competitive advantage and sustainable business growth in a digital-first ecosystem. Leading observers agree that the future belongs to companies that put technology at the center of their outlook, capabilities, and leadership mandate.
The Digital Business Leadership program by IIM Calcutta has been designed as an executive-friendly, high-impact program that enables business leaders to understand how new-age digital technologies and business models are transforming functions, activities, structures, and strategies across industries. The unique design of the program, organized across four modules, is well-positioned to arm the participants with a powerful framework for digital leadership in their respective competitive arenas.
According to Professor Manish Thakur, Dean of New Initiatives and External Relations, IIM Calcutta, “The unprecedented growth of the digital economy has unlocked multiple opportunities for those who are willing to transform and forge ahead. As digital disruption continues to reshape businesses, this program will equip current and aspiring business leaders to think strategically and successfully navigate the ongoing wave of digital evolution. We are excited about our association with TalentSprint to introduce this program, which aims to develop leaders who can champion digital mindsets and digital structures in their organizations.”
Dr. Santanu Paul, CEO, and MD of TalentSprint said, “This leadership program expands our relationship with IIM Calcutta and addresses the critical industry problem of nurturing and building digital business leaders of tomorrow. It aims to create future-ready leaders who will adapt to the digital ecosystem and go on to helm successful businesses. With its highly distinctive and immersive pedagogy that includes thoughtfully curated curriculum, capstone projects, campus immersions, and industry connections, we are confident that the program will help new age leaders build a digital mindset and drive organizational growth.”
The 12-month intensive program has been tailored for digital enthusiasts who are aspiring to grow into Chief Digital Officers and Digital CXOs. The classes, to be delivered in a hybrid format, are scheduled to start in April 2022. To apply for selection into the program, applicants can visit the website iimcal.talentsprint.com/dbl
ABOUT TALENT SPRINT: Established in 2010, TalentSprint is a part of the NSE group and a global edtech company that brings transformational high-end and deep-tech learning programs to young and experienced professionals. The company’s digital learning platform ipearl.ai offers a hybrid onsite/online experience to seekers of deep technology expertise. TalentSprint partners with top academic institutions and global corporations to create and deliver world-class programs, certifications, and outcomes. It is a leading Innovation Partner for the National Skill Development Corporation, an arm of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. For more information, visit www.talentsprint.com
ABOUT IIM CALCUTTA: The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) was established as the first national institute for Post-Graduate studies and Research in Management by the Government of India in November 1961 in collaboration with Alfred P. Sloan School of Management (MIT), the Government of West Bengal, The Ford Foundation and Indian industry. During its initial years, several prominent faculties formed part of its nucleus, including Jagdish Sheth, J. K. Sengupta, among others. Over the years, IIM Calcutta has grown into a mature institution with a global reputation, imparting high-quality management education. It has been playing a pioneering role in professionalizing Indian management through its Post Graduate and Doctoral level programs, Executive Training Programs, Research, and Consulting Activities. For more information about the long duration programs for working professionals, visit www.iimcal.ac.in/ldp
