IIM Indore Students Learn the Secret Art of Managing the Self and the Organization

IIM Indore Students Learn the Secret Art of Managing the Self and the Organization

Picking the example of Arjun from The Gita, who is horrified at the prospect of facing his loved ones in battle, Swamiji showed how the students might face a similar situation when it comes to a non-performing employee.

He explained that just as Arjuna was cajoled by Krishna to keep his duty as supreme, so must the students be guided by Dharma - and that in the workplace is to get the job done well. "At such occasions do not be beset by weakness" said Swamiji. At the same time he explained the students the virtue of compassion and suggested ways to reduce the pain caused in such situations.

Swamiji also explained to the students that they must learn to look at stress in a new way. "Stress is a reality in the jobs you aspire to, but you are going to be compensated well exactly because you have the capability to handle such positions. It's a package deal" he said. At this occasion, Prof. Shubhabrata Basu, Chairperson, EPGP, said "A first of its kind initiative in this part of the globe, this course on spirituality and oriental management practices for the EPGP students, fits in well with the EPGP's mandate to provide the students with exposure to new perspectives, contemporary theories and approaches in management. To this end, one should be open to draw and assimilate the best of both the oriental and the occidental worlds."

The EPGP is the One Year Full Time Post Graduate Programme in Management at IIM Indore and targets middle to senior level managers looking to propel their career to the next level. Specially designed to enhance knowledge, skills, attitude and capabilities essential for managing and leading organizations, the programme combines exploration and exposition of good management practices. Entry to the prestigious course is through GMAT with a minimum of five years of work experience. Thus the focused discourse on oriental philosophy and management practices is expected to add significant differentiated value to this elite group of participants.

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