IIM Kozhikode

Congratulations to our Doctoral Scholar Ms Aastha Arora and faculty member Prof. Krishnan TN (Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources) for their co-authored Research Publication titled "Unpacking essential competencies: A typology for global virtual leadership", appearing - "Human Resource Management Review", an 'A' category Journal in the ABDC List.

The widespread adoption of distributed work has placed global virtual teams (GVTs) at the center of organizational functioning. Although research on global leadership and virtual leadership has expanded, insights into the competencies at their intersection remain fragmented. This review conceptualizes Global Virtual Leadership (GVL) as a socio-technical phenomenon shaped by the interacting challenges of distance, diversity, and dynamism. The Researchers draw on socio-technical systems theory to frame GVTs as work systems in which leadership competencies act as levers that align social and technical sub-systems.

Read more about this research, here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053482226000148

IIM Kozhikode continues its global ascent!

In the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026, IIM Kozhikode’s EPGP-IL has once again reaffirmed its position among the world’s best — marking 7 consecutive years of this prestigious global recognition.

🔹 #3 in India

🔹 #22 in Asia-Pacific

🔹 Rank 53 globally in Career Outcomes Category (jump of 25 places)

This year also saw IIMK improve its global band to 151–160, alongside a rise in overall score to 40.4/100.

A standout highlight is the sharp rise in Career Outcomes, reflecting strong salary growth and career progression among participants. The programme also climbed 17 places in Thought Leadership (Rank 131), underlining its growing academic and industry influence worldwide.

Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director IIMK Kozhikode, shared that hese milestones reinforce IIM Kozhikode’s commitment to delivering transformative executive education that empowers professionals to lead with impact in a dynamic global landscape.

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