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Managing by the Bhagavad Gītā, 1st ed. 2019 Timeless Lessons for Today’s Managers Management, Change, Strategy and Positive Leadership Series

Langue : Anglais

Coordonnateurs : Dhiman Satinder, Dhiman Satinder, Amar A. D., Amar A. D.

Couverture de l’ouvrage Managing by the Bhagavad Gītā
Drawing upon the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad G?t?, a philosophical-spiritual world classic, this professional book highlights the spiritual and moral dimensions of management using an inside-out leadership development approach. It interprets the Bhagavad G?t??s teachings on the personality types and psychological makeup of managers and employees; self-knowledge and self-mastery; and the leadership concepts of vision, motivation, and empowerment. This book covers topics such as training of the mind, ethical leadership, communication, stress management, and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Collectively, the enclosed contributions provide managers with an enhanced outlook on management functions such as leading, planning, organizing, and controlling in today?s organizations, particularly those run by knowledge workers.

 Management research in the 20th century has mainly focused on the industrial paradigm characterized by a hierarchical structure of authority and responsibility with an individualistic focus on the personality of the manager. However, this traditional paradigm cannot solve many of the problems that confront leaders and mangers today. Recent studies have shown that values traditionally associated with spirituality?such as integrity, honesty, trust, kindness, caring, fairness, and humility?have a demonstrable effect on managerial effectiveness and success. Although traditionally interpreted as a religious-spiritual text, the Bhagavad G?t? teaches these values which can be  extrapolated and applied to practical management lessons in today?s corporate boardrooms.

 Applying the text of the Bhagavad G?t? to the context of management, this book views the manager as an ?enlightened sage? who operates from higher stance, guided by self-knowledge and self-mastery. It demonstrates how character is the key ingredient for effective management and leadership. This book is therefore applicable to all managers, from first-line to CEOs, in their management and leadership roles in organizations.

 

Preface. Prounciation Key.- Chapter 1: The Text, Context and the Message of the Gītā.- Chapter 2: Training the Mind for the Knowledge and Creative Work.- Chapter 3: Do the Right Thing: The Ethical Philosophy of the Gītā.- Chapter 4: Ten Key Management Messages from the Bhagavad Gītā.- Chapter 5: Leadership and Communication of the Bhagavad Gītā: Unity, Duty and Equanimity.- Chapter 6: Application for Gītā 2:47 for Superior Business Performance During Industry 4.0.- Chapter 7: Bhagavad Gītā Approach to Stress Mitigation and Holistic Well-Being.- Chapter 8 Ethics of Enlightenment Leaders.- Chapter 9: Śrīmad Bhagavad Gītā and Knowledge Management with special focus on Jñāna Yoga.- Chapter 10: The Bhagavad Gītā as an Antidote To Duality.- Chapter 11: Bhagavad Gītā and Management: A New Perspective.- Chapter 12: Values Based Management: Guided by the Bhagavad Gītā.- Chapter 13: Distinguishing Revelation Politics from Salvation Theology in the Bhagavad Gītā's Message for Leaders and Managers.- Chapter 14: Lokasamgraha: An Indigenous Construct of Leadership and its Measure.- Chapter 15: Epilogue: Timeless Teachings of the Gītā.

Satinder Dhiman: Recognized as a lead thinker for his pioneer contributions to the field of spirituality in the workplace, sustainability, and fulfillment in personal and professional arena, Professor Dhiman is a sought after Keynote speaker at regional, national and international conferences. In 2013, Dr. Dhiman was invited to be the opening speaker at the prestigious TEDx Conference @ College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California. 

With an instructional and research focus on leadership and organizational behaviorand with specific concentration on sustainability, workplace spirituality and wellbeingProfessor Dhiman holds a PhD in Social Sciences from Tilburg University, Netherlands, an EdD in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University, Los Angeles, an MBA from West Coast University, Los Angeles, and a Master’s degree in Commerce from Panjab University, Chandigarh, India, having earned the Gold Medal. He has also completed advanced Executive Leadership Programs at Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton.  

Recipient of several national and international academic and professional honors, Dr. Dhiman won the Woodbury University Ambassador of the Year Award in 2015 and 2017 and MBA Professor of the Year Award in 2015; Most Inspirational and Most Charismatic MBA Professor of the Year Award in 2012, 2013, and 2014; the Steve Allen Excellence in Education Award in 2006, and the prestigious ACBSP International Teacher of the Year Award in 2004.

Professor Dhiman has done over 50 Conference Presentations and more than 50 Invited Keynotes, Plenary Sessions, Distinguished Key Guest Lectures and Creative Workshops—nationally and internationally; published over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters; authored, co-authored, and co-edited over 20 management, leadership, and accounting related books and research monographs, including most recently authoring:
Applies the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita to management to address modern management dilemmas Highlights the moral and spiritual dimensions of management Explores contemporary positive leadership concepts such as value-based leadership, authentic leadership, and servant leadership Highlights powerful strategies for change management and organizational transformation Provides tools for an effective leadership journey anchored in the wisdom of the higher self