dr. pranav pandya, md head – all world gayatri pariwar, chancellor – dev sanskriti university,...
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Dr. Pranav Pandya, MDHead – All World Gayatri Pariwar, Chancellor – Dev Sanskriti University, Shantikunj, Haridwar
Excellence in Corporate Culture
The Paradigm Shift
• Globally human society is subjected to too much change in too little time.
• A paradigm shift in corporate scenario is also being experienced - that is from mechanistic and linear
to a more organic and Holistic.
Globalization
World is now economic global village.
What about cultural, emotional, intellectual interactions, that can bind the villagers together.
Diversity and Inclusion …
• Cultures differ greatly in processes, attitudes, and approaches to daily activities – essential activities in the workplace. • Communication styles, decision-making styles, attitudes toward conflict, approaches to completing tasks, attitudes toward disclosure, and approaches to knowing also differ.
Cultural Intelligence
The newest accepted facet of intelligence, finding a place alongside emotional, interpersonal, and social intelligence.
The ability to understand and learn other cultures, and to deal successfully with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Spiritual outlook in corporate world
In this age of shifting paradigm it has
become all the more important to enjoy your
day to day work as well as take pride in
creating a work atmosphere conducive to
human growth. All this needs a reconnection
to the very root of ourselves – Spirituality
Spirituality is Universal
Spirituality deals with enlightening one’s thoughts, emotions and intrinsic tendencies. In simple terms it is the most evolved and comprehensive science of psychological, sociological and moral development, and ultimate progress.
Spirituality is Universal
It brightens the intellect together with inculcation of sensitivity towards fellow beings and towards the grace of Nature.
Our inner potential can be best gauged only by broadening our understanding of our surroundings and nature of our inner being.
Understanding Spirituality
• Inculcating and imbibing Virtues and Divine qualities.
• Refinement of personality based on
higher and nobler dimensions of Self.
• Basic human nature. The zeal of human race to survive in adverse conditions, facing extremities of nature points towards the inherent potential.
Some Misconceptions
Most of the time Religious practices has been inappropriately associated with Spirituality.
In fact various religions and religious practices guides about the ways and means to realize the underlying unity of the Self with the universe.
Spirituality …
• Spiritual principals are universal and
pertain to pure consciousness. They
talk of harnessing inner potential.
• In fact spirituality forms the core of all
religions.
Spirituality @ Workplace
Spiritual attitude is the most effective preventive and remedial measure against all kinds of problems and stresses in work.
Recent trends …
Spirituality and “spirituality at
workplace” have become popular
buzzwords these days?
Search in Google on “ Workplace
Spirituality” returns about 36,700
references
Spirituality at workplace
• Offers us a methodology to deepen
our awareness of our inner being ……
&
• From this develops a change in the
self in ways that are conducive to the
kind of Corporate Culture we want
today.
Corporate Excellence
Three dimensions -
• Ethics and Moral Values in Profit Making
• Spirituality @ workplace
• Development of Self and Society
Pathway to success …
• Can spirituality and ethics integrated in business bring cutting edge?
• Is it possible to maximize ethics and profits together in business by adopting spirituality?
• How to eliminate stress associated with the modern lifestyle and promote wellbeing at physical, mental and spiritual levels?
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Corporate world is struggling to understand the place of spirituality at work and its implications.
Spirituality @ Workplace
For most of them…
• It is an attempt to get their workers even more dedicated to the workplace,
• More willing to work even longer hours
• & more willing to give up time that might otherwise be utilized for betterment of self, family and society.
Spirituality @ Workplace
Soulless Management
• Creating sacred space in your office
• Social responsibility• Environmental awareness • Yoga in addition to aerobics• Meditating at work
Spirituality @ Workplace
Aggressive competition can be seen in each and every segment of society from:
• From education to business &• From work culture to day-to-day living
Spirituality @ Workplace
Collective Consciousness
All these factors are creating sort of negative collective Consciousness which is making society more and more desperate.
Modern Scenario
* Lack of sympathy for others,
* Lack of emotional development,
* Crass-selfishness,
* Emotional instability.
The End Result is …
• Unethical practices for profits• Tense workplace• Leg pulling, back stabbing becoming order of day
and.. more importantly
• Moral degeneration, • Disharmony in family and • Stress, anxiety and ultimately Depression.
The Consequences …
* Stress at work place reduces production, increases management pressure.
* Work place stress affects the work performance, memory, concentration and learning.
* 30 million work days are lost every month in US.
Spiritual outlook in corporate world
Spiritual attitude is the most effective preventive and remedial measure against all kinds of problems and stresses in work…
Let us contemplate on this issue
Composition of Human Being
Body (Branches)
Mind (Trunk)
Moral Values (Root)
Types of Stresses …
Short Term – Acute
Long Term - Chronic
Burn Out Stress Syndrome (BOSS)
FIVE STAGES OF BOSS
1. Honeymoon
2. Fuel Shortage
3. Chronic Symptoms
4. Crisis
5. Losing the Marathon
A Debilitating Psychological Condition Brought About By Unrelieved Work Stress
Stress Signals
Early Symptoms Nervous Reflexes Illnesses
Stomach upsets Biting nails Asthma
Headaches Clenching fist Migraine
Rashes Grinding teeth Digestive disorders
Back pain Picking at skin Skin disorders
Insomnia Hunching shoulders Sexual disorders
Signals of Stress
Biting Nails, Clenching Fists, Clenching Jaws
Drumming Fingers
Grinding Teeth
Hunching Shoulders
Picking At Facial Skin
Tapping Feet
Two Jobs At A Time
Touching Hair Often
Too Hurried Or Loud Talking
Too Conscious About Being On Time
Signals of Stress
MOOD SIGNALS • Anxiety
• Depression
• Frustration
• Habitual Anger or Hostility
• Helplessness
• Hopelessness
• Irritability
• Restlessness
Stress Proofing Lifestyle
You must learn The Art of Living
• The art of being
• The art of relating
• The art of thinking
• The art of becoming
• The art of organizing
Stress Proofing Lifestyle – Yogic Approach
Tools and Techniques to Awaken Inner Strength
• Auto Suggestion• Power of Syllables • Pranayam• Meditation• Regular Yogic Practices• Self Introspective Literature
Meditation
• A cleanser of our mental garbage.
• Our day to day necessity
It gives relief from mental constipation
Implies giving a bath to your personality of noble and ideal thoughts.
Outcomes
• Self discipline and self motivation become the key force in life.
• Better Scheduling and Organizing of oneself.
• Enhanced Managerial Capabilities.
Spirituality at Workplace
• Revolution in corporate leaders' personality may lead to changes in organization’s culture.
• 12 qualities need to be developed for spiritual lifestyle helpful in corporate management.
Corporate Excellence
Self Awareness - Realization and harnessing of the treasure within, the inner potential. We have been provided with the most precious gift of human-life, by the Creator.
Strength of will - Be alert and decisive. Have quick reflexes, no procrastination. Courage of conviction.
Visionary Attitude - Farsighted, long term goals towards future of organization with pinpointed aims and objectives. Keep pace with developments, anticipate.
Corporate ExcellenceHolism – All views comprehended as interconnected. Holistic thinking implies the idea that all the properties of a given system cannot be determined by the sum of its parts alone. the system, as a whole, determines how the parts behave.
Sensitivity – Sympathy, Empathy and concern for others. It is very necessary for Team building. Corporate responsibilities are to be considered as organic extension of social and family duties.
Celebration for diversity – Search unity in Diversity. Accept and embrace others too. Be accommodative of new ideas. Flexibility in decision making
Corporate Excellence
Listen to your heart – Have your own say. Don't follow the crowd or majority. Be enterprising, Be creative, be positive.
Stick to the fundamentals – Constant reasoning, rational thinking. Can we do something new and how? Remain open to healthy criticism.
Ability to refrain – Learning the ability to stop yourself from doing something traditional. Reassess the situation from time to time. Learn from past mistakes.
Corporate Excellence
Positive views of adversity- Make adversities your source of power. Yogi’s outlook.
Modesty– I am superior to many, I am inferior to some but still I can do something. Develop basics for self-criticism. Humility let us foster and understand our true place in this world.
Revert back – selfless service to society at large, besides your system
Values
Personal life Workplace: Professional life
Honesty Integrity, Authenticity
Truthfulness Cooperation
Selflessness Charity
Responsibility Upliftment of others
+ve attitude Better utilization of resources, energy and wealth
The Achievements …
Cognition : Co-relation, holistic approach
Behavioral Skill: sharp intellect
Developed Emotions: Refined personality
New Era Corporate Culture
Based on
Ekta : Unification on a
Global scale
Samta : Harmony in
Society
Mamata : Care and
Compassion at workplace
and in Family
Shuchita : Piousness in
Personality, transparency in
decision making
Shantikunj, Haridwar
A unique model of Spiritual Management
Based on family model – a system less system.
People from all walks of life come to Shantikunj for learning the art of living, self-management and Institutional Management
Shantikunj, Haridwar
A centre where people are trained in ways of leading enlightened life (Sprawling in 200 acre land )
Ganges Himalayas
Shantikunj, Haridwar
Shantikunj, a centre where people are trained in ways of leading enlightened life.
Brahmavarchas Research InstituteAn Institute dedicated for Inter-communion of Science and Spirituality
University of Indian Culture
Dev Sanskriti University at Haridwar
An Institution dedicated to dissemination of Indian Culture all over the Globe
Courses offered
• Yogic Science & Human Consciousness
• Clinical Psychology
• Indian Culture and Tourism
• Dharma Vigyan – Temple Management
• Holistic Health, Health Management
• Self-Reliance and Rural Management