In a move to enhance leadership capabilities in the Indian banking and financial services sector, the Centre for Advanced Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL) has collaborated with Catallyst Executive Education Institute (CEEI). The collaboration aims to launch a course to develop a high impact leadership pipeline in the financial sector in India, as per the official release.
The programme has been designed and developed under the leadership of Indrani Banerjee, additional director of CAFRAL and Rajnish Dass, Managing Director of CEEI.
The release further added that the CAFRAL – CEEI Financial Sector Leadership Programme is well-aligned with the latest vision articulated by the Finance Minister and Prime Minister, emphasising the transformative direction of India’s banking and financial services.
In resonance with this vision, the programme recognises the imminent changes in the Indian financial sector in 2024, including the appointment of new CEOs for banks and NBFCs, along with a revamped monetary policy committee at the RBI. In response to the Finance Minister’s push for digital upgrades, the programme places a strong emphasis on developing critical leadership competencies, acknowledging the necessity for agile and visionary leaders to navigate the ever-evolving financial landscape.
As per the release, the programme’s curriculum covers critical topics, including Leadership Competencies, Macroeconomic and Banking Policy Landscape, Digital Business Models and Transformation, Strategic Mindset and Execution Excellence, Risk Intelligence, Customer Centricity, Fostering Innovation, Importance of Collaborative Leadership for Driving Change and Governance Challenges. Participants will engage in hands-on simulative experiences, such as Mentored Action Learning Projects and Group Leadership Coaching, culminating in the creation of Individual Learning Plans.
The program includes a thorough Leadership Competency Assessment, offering participants a deep understanding of their capabilities through presentation sessions, personality mapping, and debriefing.
As per the release, the programme is tailored for professionals across various echelons of the financial sector, including middle management, senior leaders, and emerging leaders within Regulatory Institutions, Banks, Financial Institutions, and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). The program is meticulously designed to endow participants with a versatile skill set that precisely aligns with the dynamic demands of the sector as it continues to evolve.