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