IIM Lucknow & TimesPro Launch Leadership Program for Women

By: WE Staff | Thursday, 26 February 2026

• The Empower: Leadership Programme for Women was launched by IIM Lucknow and TimesPro
• The course is intended to develop leadership skills for women professionals
• The course will help women prepare for future roles in the C-suite

Admissions for the Empower: Leadership Programme for Women Professionals is open at the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow.

IIM Lucknow, in partnership with TimesPro, a leader in higher-edtech, has designed this 10-month executive education Programme to empower and assist women professionals in refining their strategic abilities and obtaining the confidence necessary to advance to C-suite level positions.

The Programme is specifically designed to support women as they deal with leadership hurdles that can be particularly difficult for women leaders.

The curriculum consists of 15 core modules focused on developing critical leadership competencies in emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, financial knowledge, forecasting for growth, branding and selling, digital savvy, and negotiating.

Additionally, the Programme will assist participants in gaining critical skills associated with the development of teams, creative thinking, and the ability to use strategic decision-making when leading an organisation through an AI and digital transformation process.

The Programme Director and MDP Chairperson, Madhumita Chakraborty, stated that the Empower Programme is committed to improving women leaders' confidence and skills to make impactful contributions to society and improve their companies' overall business performance.

The curriculum uses a variety of learning techniques, including the application of actual case studies, the use of simulation exercises and the performance of self-reflective style assignments, to improve the quality of participants' strategic decision-making and the effectiveness of their leadership abilities.

Sridhar Nagarajachar, Business Head – Executive Education at TimesPro, said, “The programme is designed to provide accessible and challenging learning pathways for working women. The programme will include live sessions, projects, leadership clinics, mentorship, and peer learning to help women professionals tackle organizational issues and advance their careers.”

The program will be conducted by renowned faculty members of IIM Lucknow through TimesPro’s Direct-to-Device platform, which includes live online classes, case studies, peer discussions, and simulations.

The program also includes an on-campus immersion experience of three days. After completing the program successfully, participants will become part of the IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni network, which will increase their professional visibility and career opportunities.

Applicants must have a degree with a minimum 50% score and at least five years of work experience.