The Road to Leadership

Designed and delivered by KPMG in India and Harvard Business Publishing
The Road to Leadership

Virtual classroom

Delivery format

6 Months


Course duration 

100+ hours


Learning Hours

15 January 2025

Next batch

For more details on the programme, reach out to

  1. Vani Ganesh

    Mobile: +91 9650348307
    vaniganesh@kpmg.com

  1. Faisal Mohd

    Mobile: +91 - 99971711212
    in-fmsalesrtl@kpmg.com

Programme overview

This 6-month executive coaching-led programme is meticulously designed to help participants raise their ‘operating level’ and realise their true leadership potential.

The programme is designed and delivered by KPMG in India and Harvard Business Publishing, two organisations that are among the leaders in their industries.

As a participant, you get the best of both worlds – the research and world-class thought leadership from Harvard Business Review, and outcome-oriented learning experiences and practical insights from the industry. The transformative core of this programme sets it apart, enabling you to forge your own unique leadership path and accelerate your career trajectory.

The Road to Leadership programme – An overview

Get an insight into the programme from our programme directors - Vijay Gogoi, Partner, KPMG in India and Vinay Hebbar, Executive Vice-President, Harvard Business Publishing.

 

Programme highlights

  1. 40 hours of live online sessions
  2. Masterclasses by Harvard Business School faculty, KPMG in India Partners & Directors and accomplished industry leaders
  3. 6-month access to select ‘Harvard Business Review’ content
  4. 6 hours of one-on-one coaching with experienced executive coaches
  1. Experiential learning through case study discussions, simulations, and assignments
  2. Access to research-backed learning assets from Harvard Business Publishing
  3. In-person networking event with industry leaders


Who is this programme for?

If you are a manager or a leader with 10-20+ years of experience and are at the cusp of getting into bigger leadership roles, then this programme is for you. Some examples of people who would greatly benefit from this programme are:

 

    1. Business leaders tasked with leading their functions or teams in times of great change or growth


       

    1. Individual contributors aspiring to take on leadership positions
    1. Managers and leaders setting out to manage large, cross-functional, and globally diversified teams


       

    1. Established startup leaders, business owners, and new entrepreneurs who are looking to raise their game
    1. Emerging leaders and high potential individuals aiming to take up increased leadership responsibilities






       


    Overview of The Road to Leadership programme

    Hear from our programme directors

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    Snapshot of participant profiles from our first cohort:

    Cumulative years of experience

    • 250+ years

       

       

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      Average years of experience

      • 18+ years                                                                                                                                                                                           

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        Industries

        Agriculture, Consulting, Consumer goods, Energy, IT/ITES, Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals, Technology, Telecom, Healthcare, BFSI and more                                     

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        Designations

        Director, Associate Director, Business Head, Department Head, General Manager, DGM, Sr. Manager, Manager, Team Leader                                                                                                                 

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        How does the programme help you unlock your true leadership potential?

        1. Discover your unique purpose and craft your personal brand story to persuade others to recognise your distinctive value.





           
          1. Build a “Zoom in, Zoom out” strategic mindset to effectively drive business results in the short term while engaging in big-picture thinking for the future.



             

          1. Evolve into a powerful influencer and leverage that to cultivate deep personal connections and obtain greater buy-in from stakeholders that matter.



             

          1. Develop business and financial acumen and learn to analyse information and numbers from financial statements.



             

          1. Transform people into high-performing individuals and teams by adopting a coaching-led leadership style that nurtures continuous growth.


             



          Why should you make this investment?

          The programme offers you a personalised learning journey, tailored to your unique context, to provide the knowledge and growth you are seeking.

           

            1. Impactful learning with world-class leadership concepts from Harvard Business Publishing and practical insights from accomplished industry leaders





               
              1. Dedicated in-person networking event, where you build your professional network with industry leaders and peers of your cohort



                 

              1. Outcome-oriented learning that allows application of concepts in a safe environment, while providing time for self-reflection and peer-to-peer learning



                 


              1. One-on-one career transformation coaching by KPMG in India Partners and Directors to make learning relevant to your context

              Meet the faculty

              1. Ranjay Gulati

                Professor, Harvard Business School

              1. Nupur Arya

                Senior global facilitator, Harvard Business Publishing

              1. Krish Iyer

                Senior global facilitator, Harvard Business Publishing

              1. Sunit Sinha

                Partner & Head, People, Performance and Culture, KPMG in India

              1. Sriram Iyer

                Chartered Accountant, Educator, Former Managing Director

              1. Vijay Gogoi

                Partner, KPMG in India

              1. Rupesh Tripathi

                Partner, KPMG Global Services

              1. Rani Belliappa

                Partner, KPMG Global Services

              1. Nishath Usmani

                Chief of Partner Learning, KPMG in India

              1. Kurush Dordi

                Head of Talent Strategy, KPMG in India

              1. Rohin Nadir

                Chief Learning Officer, KPMG in India

              1. Sujatha Shivashankar

                People Experience, Culture, Talent & DEI Leader, KPMG in India

              Programme success stories

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              "The programme delivers perfectly on the expectations one would have from the course. The course structure is very organised and well thought through. The sessions are effective, insightful, and engaging. The programme is helping me unlearn, learn, and then apply all that we learn through self-reading, assignments, and live sessions. The cohort is diverse, and people bring in experiences from all walks of life and different stages of careers, and as such, the interactions are very helpful in gaining a holistic perspective. The programme is helping me learn the right approach to deal with certain situations and become more self-aware. It’s helping me identify my unique personal brand and leadership style. I would highly recommend this programme to friends and professionals in my network.”

              Ritika Singh

              Senior manager – Customer success

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              "The content is relevant and practical, and the facilitators have been engaging – helping me uncover deeper leadership insights and take actions, which is an important element of any learning we undertake. In the past, I have been through multiple trainings and courses, however they were limited to only acquiring concepts but not really implementing those. This programme has changed that. It has helped me implement my learnings and become more effective. I would certainly recommend the programme to my colleagues and, in fact, build a use case with my leadership to get more colleagues to undergo the programme."

              Mohmmad Qayoom

              Manager – Information technology

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              “The programme experience has been fantastic! Each session has been impactful in its own way and every interaction brings valuable learning. The programme is helping me grow as an effective leader and adding value to my daily operations by highlighting areas where I can improve. It’s also helping me understand my self-image better. I would strongly advocate this programme.”

              Brijesh VB


              Certificate from KPMG in India & Harvard Business Publishing

              Follow our easy application process to enroll for the The Road to Leadership programme.

               

                1. Get on a call with our programme advisor to address your queries.
                2. Discuss your experience and qualifications.

                1. Submit your CV and our team will evaluate your fitment for the programme.

                1. Attend a virtual call with our team, if shortlisted.
                2. Submit the SOP

                1. Receive an acceptance letter along with a registration link, if selected.
                2. Proceed to pay the registration fee and secure your seat in the programme.

                Get in touch

                To know more about the programme and fee, reach out to Vani Ganesh / Faisal
                Email: vaniganesh@kpmg.com / in-fmsalesrtl@kpmg.com
                Phone: +91 9650348307 / +91 9971711212

                Programme fee

                Tentative batch will start from 15 Jan 2025

                Programme fee: INR 3,50,000 plus taxes

                *Exciting scholarship opportunities available for select participants.

                *EMI options available

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