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The Intellectual Shaman series is hosted by IHMA as a Faculty Development format. It is co-sponsored by the Galligan Chair of Strategy at Boston College. This is hosted as a video conference. Our host: Sandra Waddock is Galligan Chair of Strategy, Carroll School Scholar of Corporate Responsibility, and Professor of Management at Boston College’s Carroll School of Management. Winner of numerous awards, Sandra has published about 150 papers and multiple books, including Healing the World (Routledge/Greenleaf, Read more […]

Introduction and Overview In an increasingly interconnected world, the need for humanistic approaches in business and education has gained urgency. The traditional models of management and education, often driven by utilitarian goals of efficiency and profitability, have led to environments where human dignity, well-being, and social equity, as well as environmental sustainability, are frequently compromised. To address these challenges, a transformative paradigm that integrates flourishing into Read more […]

The late E.O. Wilson proposed the concept of consilience of knowledge, which emphasizes the interconnectedness of various fields of study as a means to address humanity’s most pressing existential questions: Who are we? Where do we come from? Where are we going? These questions are not only philosophical but also deeply managerial, as they pertain to the fundamental nature of organizations and leadership. Despite the significance of these inquiries, there remains a notable gap in the literature Read more […]

In a time of polycrisis the economic system, businesses, and education are under pressure to adapt.  Leadership requires a different paradigmatic framework as the world is struggling to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.  This conference brings together leaders in various fields such as social innovation, evolutionary science, and humanistic leadership that work to transform the current economic system to become life-conducive. We also invite those working on transforming Read more […]

Thank you from International Humanistic Management Association (IHMA) for your active participation throughout the year. We are at a critical juncture. In the face of our many challenges, Humanistic Management and strong leadership are needed to enlighten, enliven and empower all our lives. Your support and membership are key, and great ways to increase our collective impact; through our continued actions, to rapidly expand, and have a lasting positive footprint around the globe. We strive Read more […]