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Management by Consciousness A Value-oriented Spiritual Approach |
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By: Anastasia Bibikova and Vadim Kotelnikov
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"It is not so much the act that matters, but the consciousness in which it is done." |
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Key Principles
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Management by Consciousness Defined Management by consciousness is "an exercise in harmonizing men, material and methods toward the fulfillment of goals leading to human development, social benefit and global welfare."1 Purpose, Attitude and Approach Material wealth should follow spiritual efflorescence. "Performance of a task, conduct of a business, running of an industry resulting in quantitative gains is one thing and is important, but with what purpose, with what attitude and approach and with what result ultimately is this all done is the real question that matters and should justify our action."1 Lessons from Konosuke Matsushita, Founder of Panasonic
Modern Management: 12 Breakthrough Ideas for the New Economy Source: Harvard Economic Review Executive summary by Anastasia Bibikova. The best ideas related to the practice of management. If you know somebody has used them, don’t try to repeat. Simply consider them, debate them and let them inspire your own thinking!... 12. Management and the Self: New generation style of management – is self-management and self-coaching. You can’t change the others and the world around without changing yourself. So start with your own consciousness!... More A Higher Law Ethical business in consecrated to a sacred cause and universal welfare. Work is worship. All is a matter of a purpose, attitude and approach. "Still, there is a Higher Law what work (Business) must be done without desire, without attachment to any fruit or reward, without any egoistic attitude or reward."1 This Higher Law inspires a man to do in the right way and in the right spirit the work dictated to him by his fundamental nature, capacity and temperament. Self-Development Management begins with self. "It is only a person who manages himself well can hope to manage others. Management Development cannot take place without Self-Development. Without the mastery of one's own ego, the containment of the turbulent enemy within, of what avail is the manipulation of mere techniques?... Business leaders must find ways to energize the process of struggle to reach perfection through workplace, a place for self-realization and Divine within."1 Care The spiritual effectiveness of work depends on your inner attitude. "Whatever you do, do it always carefully. Any work done with care becomes interesting. Nothing is too small to be neglected, the same care meets all circumstances. It is better to do it well than to do it quickly."3 Brainstilling vs. Brainstorming Brainstorming is a collective method of creative problem solving. One major reason why brainstorming is useful is that it helps to free us from 'fixed ideas'. Brainstilling can be used when you need to arrive silently and peacefully, preferably in a 'Room of Silence', to a rational and enduring decision. Silence here "does not mean only absence of speech, but a perfect calm in body, mind and heart. Let the decision-maker retire from life-problems, sit in silence, invoke peace, concentrate on the problem, meditate over the situation and wait for the 'inner guidance' to reach the solution."1
The “Room of silence” concept is based on meditation technique. A special room, attached to the office, can provide for such facilities for all the members of your organization. Everyone can not only meditate here, but just spend one’s time in peace with oneself and the outer world. It shouldn’t be ritual or ceremonial. Clear thinking needs only concentration and self-introspection. Meditation Meditation is the most powerful mid tool ever developed. Meditation has been scientifically proven to improve creativity, intelligence, memory, alertness, and to integrate left and right brain functioning. It has been shown to improve physical, mental, and emotional health. In a word, meditation is an invaluable tool to ensure that your employees are at their very best - every day... More Three Steps to Management by Consciousness 1. Formulating attitude to business 2. Humanizing the organization 3. Interiorizing the management... More
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Faced with a variety of solutions the modern manager faces
many routine problems. You have to make a lot of short- and long-term
decisions on a variety of problems. To reach a solution let yourself retire
in perfect peaceful silence. “In absolute silence sleeps an absolute power”,
says 
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References:
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Africa Asia-Pacific Europe North America South America Top Management Cultural Intelligence
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