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Program Dates
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Venue/Deadline IIMB Campus
Early Bird Deadline: 21 Jan, 2026
Register By: 01 Feb, 2026 |
Program Fees (excluding GST) Residential: Rs.1,06,500 |
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Sustainability is not meant to be a separate vertical in an organization, or a box to be ticked in a checklist. It is a fundamental shift in perspective – a 360º lens that integrates all functions of an organization to create impact that benefits people, planet, and business purpose. The issues that we are facing today are inter-connected, inter-woven, demanding radical collaboration and holistic solutions. Sustainability is an opportunity to move over siloed approaches and have a buy in for convergence and creating harmony, maximizing lasting positive impacts. Hence, businesses that adopt this comprehensive approach gain a competitive edge by listening to the stakeholders, meeting their expectations, mitigating risks, and unlocking opportunities for innovation. They transform challenges into drivers of growth, embedding sustainability into the core of their strategies rather than treating it as a peripheral effort.
The course is designed to equip senior leaders and executives with the knowledge, tools, and skills to integrate sustainability into their strategic decision-making and organizational culture. The course focuses on the intersection of leadership, innovation, communication, and collaboration, preparing participants to navigate the complexities of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) challenges while driving sustainable value creation.
• Enable leaders to understand the evolution of sustainability in Business, and its strategic importance in today’s business landscape.
• Provide frameworks to embed sustainability into core business strategies and governance structures.
• Enhance the ability to drive innovation, resilience, and competitive advantage through sustainable practices.
• Cultivate leadership skills to foster a culture of sustainability within and beyond the organization.
Preethi S
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Email: preethi.s@iimb.ac.in
• Senior executives responsible for strategic decision-making.
• Functional heads overseeing sustainability, operations, finance, or governance.
• Business leaders aspiring to drive transformation in their organizations.
• Professionals looking to align their organizations with global sustainability goals.
The program employs a blended learning approach to maximize engagement and practical application, which includes lectures, group discussions, projects, and role play.
As a participant of this Short Duration Programme, you will be able to enjoy some exclusive benefits other than the mentioned outcomes:
• Gain an in-depth understanding of sustainability principles and their relevance to business strategy.
• Learn practical frameworks for ESG integration, innovation, and governance.
• Develop a tailored sustainability roadmap for your organization.
• Enhance leadership skills to foster sustainable value creation and stakeholder trust.
• Network with peers and sustainability thought leaders for collaborative learning and transforming organizational culture.
Some of the exclusive benefits of attending this programme are listed below –
Dr. Shabnam Priyadarshini is a seasoned behavioural scientist and an expert in leadership development, sustainability, and workplace wellbeing. With over two decades of experience in academia, research, and corporate training, she has been at the forefront of integrating psychological insights with business transformation.
As the Head of Capability Development at SAGE Sustainability, a B Corp-certified consulting firm, she crafts and implements innovative learning solutions that foster organizational transformation and advance sustainable business practices. Her expertise spans emotional intelligence, psychometric assessments, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), and organizational behaviour. Before transitioning into the corporate sector, Dr. Priyadarshini was a faculty member at IMT Hyderabad, where she chaired multiple academic and leadership initiatives, including the Centre for Diversity & Inclusion and the Psychometric Assessment & Counselling Centre. She has facilitated executive programs for corporate leaders across diverse industries, focusing on leadership effectiveness, personality dynamics, and sustainability-driven business strategies. An accredited psychometric assessor, she is certified in MBTI, Thomas International PPA-HJA, TEIQue, and 16PF, and has extensive experience in designing customized leadership assessments. Her doctoral research on sexual harassment strengthens her ongoing commitment to promoting gender sensitization and fostering safe, inclusive work environments. A recognized thought leader, she has been honored with the LinkedIn Top Voice badge for her contributions in Emotional Intelligence, Higher Education, and Networking. Passionate about lifelong learning, she has completed numerous certifications from leading global universities.
Apurva Sanaria has more than 20 years of rich experience across corporate, consulting, and academics including ICICI Group, Future Group, Kantar Group, and T.V. Rao Learning Systems (TVRLS). He has also been a visiting faculty at reputed institutes including Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII), XLRI-Jamshedpur, and Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). His last corporate stint was as “Group Director – HR & OD” at IMRB International (Kantar/WPP Group Company) handling employees across 22 countries.Apurva Sanaria completed PhD in Organizational Behaviour from XLRI Jamshedpur. He is accredited for FIRO-B (psychometric assessment), Competency Mapping, Assessment & Development Centers (ADCs), and Transactional Analysis (TA). He has contributed to enhancing the effectiveness of more than 50 organizations by providing consulting services including 360 Degree Feedback (360DF), Employee Engagement Surveys, Organizational Culture Assessment Reports (OCAR), Leadership Development Initiatives, Competency Mapping, and Assessment & Development Centers (ADCs). He has also conducted corporate trainings for more than 75 organizations across sectors. He has published papers in top journals (including FT50 journals) on entrepreneurship, employee ideas, and innovation. His research papers have been selected for presentation at international conferences in India, China, and USA.
Programme Fee
INR 1,06,500/- Residential and INR 90,000/- Non -Residential (+ Applicable GST) per person for participants from India and its equivalent in US Dollars for participants from other countries.
Early Bird Discount
Nominations received with payments on or before 21-Jan-26 will be entitled to an early bird Discount of 10%.
Early Bird Fee (Residential) INR 95,850/-(+ Applicable GST)
Early Bird Fee (Non-Residential) INR 81,000/-(+ Applicable GST)
Group Discount
Group Discount of 5% percentage can be availed for a group of 3 or more participants when nominations received from the same organization.
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