Consciousness in Management-Vol.2

Consciousness in Management-Vol.2

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The Proceedings of the conference held at IIM Bangalore, 1 to 3 August 2019 on the topic, ‘Elevating Consciousness Through Meditation for Global Harmony’. From the 1 to 3 August 2019, an international group of academics, thought leaders, Yoga and meditation practitioners, and corporate consultants and managers came together at the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore to discuss the topic of consciousness in management.

One of the conference directors, Dr Ramnath Narayanswamy, Professor of Economics and Social Sciences at IIMB, explained that, “While management as an academic discipline developed during a dynamic period of knowledge growth and expansion in the western world, evolving out of Fordism and Taylorism, to enrich and balance that perspective, the need to incorporate heart-based principles of leadership, service and character ethics has become increasingly vital. In particular, meditation offers a way to cultivate emotional, social and spiritual intelligence, and a way to elevate and expand consciousness. Nowadays the mainstream business community acknowledges that meditative life skills are fundamental to well-being and happiness.”

While there have been many forums on management and meditation, this conference was a first. It brought together the science of consciousness from the meditative traditions, especially Yoga, with scientific and management principles, and with simple practical tools in order to elevate consciousness.

Sharat Hegde, Director of the Heartfulness Institute in India, and also a conference director, summarized: “The participants came from 15 countries and all regions of India, comprising researchers, academics, leaders and practitioners from different faiths and professional backgrounds, who came together to explore the need to elevate consciousness, the techniques available, and the practical aspects for individual and organizational transformation.” Mr. Hegde also noted that, “Over the course of the three days, the discussion moved from understanding the philosophical aspects of consciousness, to the research findings, and finally on day 3 to the implementational aspects in organizations and the changes needed in management policies.” The introductory keynote address was given by Dr. Kamlesh Patel on consciousness from the experiential approach of Yoga. He challenged the audience with the simple statement: “Steadiness and stillness of mind is a must for a leader. How to arrive at this state? How to master your mind and allow it to work on your terms.” He went on to ask, “How can you swiftly move from one level of consciousness to another level of consciousness at will – not just by desiring, but at will – and make it more productive in your day-to-day life?” and shared his experience of how this can be done.

Publication Date

3-9-2020

ISBN

978-9388095891

Publisher

Heartfulness Education Trust

Keywords

Consciousness, Business Management, Meditation

Consciousness in Management-Vol.2

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