Updated on: Friday, November 02, 2012
ExlService Holdings, Inc announced partnership with IIM Lucknow to deliver a one year on-campus business management program for executives at the institutes NOIDA campus.
As per this agreement, IIM Lucknow will deliver modules on general management and EXL will design and deliver industry-focused modules on consulting, analytics and operational excellence.
The program will contain state-of-the-art industry relevant content and will be delivered through a right mix of learning tools, including instructor-led training, case studies and project work. Participants are required to commence an integrated project and complete it within the same year. Upon successful completion of the program, the candidates will be certified in Business Management - Operational Excellence and Consulting, jointly by IIM Lucknow and EXL.
Pavan Bagai, President and COO, EXL, said, "We are delighted to partner with IIM Lucknow which is widely recognized as one of the leading business schools." He further added, "There is a huge demand for specialized domain expertise and value-added services from clients and this can be realized only if we create a managerial and leadership pipeline that will continue to ensure client success and support growth of the organization in the next three to five years. With our collaboration with IIM Lucknow, we intend to broaden our skills by focusing on developing a world-class, talented and innovative workforce."
Dr. Devi Singh, Director, IIM Lucknow said, "EXL Service is at the cutting edge of Operational Excellence and students will immensely benefit from the exposure to the companys expertise. We are excited about this program as our collaborative goal is to fundamentally enhance the management capability and help generate a steady leadership pipeline for the industry".
"As an organization we believe in nurturing professional growth and empowering people to script their own future," said Mohan AVK, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Human Resources at EXL. He further added, "I am excited at the enormous potential of this partnership in creating a pool of specialized professionals that will have adequate knowledge and skills to deliver value to clients."
Working professionals with more than five years of experience will be eligible for the program that will be offered for six days in a quarter over one year. The course will include 120 hours dedicated to general management while more than 30 hours will be devoted to consultative and analytics capabilities.