Symposium onExcellence in Corporate Culture

Program Chairman

– Dr. Pranav Pandya, MD

Head – All World Gayatri Pariwar, Shantikunj Chancellor – Dev Sanskriti University,

Haridwar, Uttaranachal

Himalayas

40 Years of World Economy

• Global economic output is now roughly five times what it was when the global commitment to development was launched.

Current Indian Economic Scenario …

• Annual growth rate of GDP nearly doubled from 4.5 % to 8.4% in the past few years.

• By 2020 the size of Indian economy will be equal to that of Chinese Economy.

• Will be one the top 5 economies of the world.

Advantage India …

A young nation with a lot of potential:

• Solid technical and scientific background.

• Rich cultural and spiritual heritage.

• Indian Diaspora all over the world.

We need to ponder…

Spirituality in corporate culture has not occupied a prominent place in the development agenda of recent decades.

Economy on progressive path

Now we are entering new phase of Economy

that is Knowledge Economy

Recognizes that knowledge is more important than ever before as an input “sidelining both capital and labor”.

Profiting from Knowledge …

K-Commerce (Knowledge Commerce) is the trading of knowledge in a variety of forms using electronic networks.

Knowledge Management and

Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO)

Corporate Challenges …

• Value based issues :

Honesty,

Respect,

Belonging• Ethical issues :

Tax evasion

Wrong Accounting

Negligence of Eco-system

Challenges Ahead …

• Human Resource Exploitation

–Call centers, BPO, MNCs– Burning out of executive (5 days a

week X 24 hrs a day v/s 6 days a week X 9 hrs a day)

Challenges Ahead …

Executive is caught in two extremes of …

Optimizing Profit &

Declining Inner Resources

Challenges ahead …

• With globalization the evils of other civilizations are haunting us specially in corporate world .

• With constraint on Time, relaxation being sought through petty means.

The End Result is …• Stress, • Anxiety, • Lifestyle disorders

and.. more importantly

• Moral degeneration, • Disharmony in family and • Depression.

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?

Spirituality v/s Materialism…

Materialism - Driving forces are : GreedAttachment & Egoism

Spirituality - leads to : Inner peaceSelf-satisfaction Eternal bliss

& immense wealth ….(Dravinam).

Spirituality …

Spiritual principals are universal and pertain to pure consciousness and harnessing of inner potential.

In fact spirituality forms the core of all religions.

Spirituality in corporate world…

Offers us a methodology to deepen our awareness of our inner being ……& from this develop or change the self in ways that are conducive to the kind of Corporate Culture we want.

Corporate Culture

“The Act of developing intellectual and moral faculties and putting them into practice.”

It is created unconsciously.

Revolution in corporate leaders' personality leads to changes in organization’s culture.

12 qualities need to be developed for spiritual lifestyle helpful in corporate management.

Corporate Excellence…

Spiritual Traits for excellence in Corporate world …

Self Awareness – realization of self-potential. Man has immense capability.

Spontaneity – quick reflexes, no delay. Be alert and decisive.

Being vision and value based – visionary attitude towards future of organization with pinpointed aims and objectives.

Holism – All views comprehended as interconnected. Holistic thinking.

Compassion – Sympathy, Empathy and concern for others. Necessary for Team building.

Celebration for diversity – Search unity in Diversity. Accept and embrace others too.

Spiritual Traits for excellence in Corporate world …

Field Independence – Have your own say. Don't follow the crowd or majority.

Tendency to ask fundamentals-why? – Constant reasoning, rational thinking. Can we do something new and how.

Ability to refrain- Learning the ability to stop yourself from doing something traditional.

Spiritual Traits for excellence in Corporate world …

Positive views of adversity- Make adversities your source of power. Yogi’s outlook.

Humility – Develop basics for self- criticism. Be modest and

humble.Sense of vocation – selfless

service to society at large, besides your system.

Spiritual Traits for excellence in Corporate world …

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

Few questions from corporate world..?

Does your work place have high work stress & low job satisfaction….

Do you have back stabbing or verbal abuse

Spirituality might help you…

Corporate world . . .

Stress in work place reduces production, increases management pressure.

Work place stress affects the work performance, memory, concentration and learning.

20 million work days are lost every year in India.

How does stress originate …

Types of Stresses …

Stresses can be:

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

Rust Out Stress Syndrome (ROSS) Just reverse to BOSS

HOW TO GET RID FROM ROSS1. Stay Alert

2. Take Risk

3. Avoid Isolation

4. Stretch for Success

5. Overcome obsolance

Person has Stress under load

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

Tools and techniques to awaken inner strength

• Auto Suggestion

• Power of Syllables – Gayatri Mantra

• 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

The Achievements …

• Cognition : co-relation, holistic approach • Behavioral Skill: sharp intellect• Developed Emotions: Refined personality

Motivational leaders…

• Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (Bapu)• Jamnalal Bajaj• Dhirubhai Ambani• Bill Gates

Practical Spirituality …

• For any corporate person, spirituality should be an essential part of day to day life.

• Lack of spirituality leads to many problems: Agyan (Ignorance), Ashakti (lack of vitality), Abhav (lack of resources)

THREE MAJOR CAUSES of MISERIES

Elevation of level of consciousness leads to elimination of Agyan (Ignorance).

Health will be always homeostatic besides family life.

Spiritual life style starts appearing - expressing inherent power of soul.

Corporate Excellence & Spirituality …

Practical Approach to Spirituality

•Upasana (Self-awareness,

invocation of the divinity within)

•Sadhana (self-refinement, Self-restrain) •Aradhana (selfless service)

Changing attributes of quotients…

EQ - CQ

SQ - PQ

IQ

Vedic Wisdom …

Gayatri Mantra – May almighty illuminate our intellect which lead us to righteous path.

|| Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Tatsaviturvarenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat ||

Mahakali, Mahalaxmi & Mahasaraswati

A living example …

Gayatri Pariwar fraternity, successful implementation of a whole new concept of management.

Based on family model – a system less system.

Success story …

Saint - Savant Pt. Shriram Sharma

Acharya(1911 -1990)

Vandaniya Mata Bhagwatidevi Sharma

(1926 - 1994)

A centre where people are trained in ways of leading enlightened life

(Sprawling in 200 acre land )

Shantikunj Haridwar (Birds Eye View)

Ganges Himalayas

Shantikunj Haridwar

Brahmavarchas Research Institute

An Institute dedicated for Inter-communion of Science and Spirituality

TMT - Computerized Tread Mill Test

An Advanced Test to Measure Cardiac Efficiency

Computerized Spirometer

In this test various aspects of Lung Functions are measured before and after Pranayam

Computerized E.E.G.

Alpha EEG Bio-feedback

Bursts of alpha waves are measured after filtration through Crude EEG by a two channel Physiograph. The Percentage improvement shows efficacy of Meditation and power of Mantra Shakti.

An Institution dedicated to dissemination of Indian Culture all over the Globe

University of Indian Culture

Dev Sanskriti University at Haridwar

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

Building up of new generation and new faculties of management :

* MJMC

* Thought Management,

* Emotional Management,

* Temple Management

Being developed as on the lines of Nalanda – Taxila

Without any Govt. aid construction of nearly Rs. 50 Crore has been done so far out of an estimated budget of Rs.200 Crore.

500 Constituent colleges are opening from April 2007, all over India and abroad with affiliation to various universities.

The work which India has to do for humanity is a work which no other nation can accomplish - the spiritualization of race - whole globe.

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