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Spreading Dignity During Covid-19

Submitted by: Constanza GonzálezOrganization/Affiliation: Global Dignity Philippines https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/10/08/opinion/columnists/spreading-dignity-during-covid-19/777788/ THE Covid-19 pandemic has confronted us with the vulnerability and interconnectedness of the human condition. It has revealed our susceptibility to common risks, regardless of geographic, political, religious or class divides, as well as our impact on each other’s health and well-being. It has reminded Read more [...]
Sustainability Centres Community Workshop 2021: Registration Open

Sustainability Centres Community Workshop 2021: Registration Open

Submitted by: Maya Fischhoff, Knowledge Manager | Network for Business Sustainability Are you the Director of a Centre feeling the challenges of moving forward on the sustainability agenda? And is COVID-19 only adding to your challenges? If so, please join the Network for Business Sustainability Sustainability Centres Community Workshop on July 12-14, 2021, in Vienna, Austria. This event brings together a powerful community of more than 170+ business school centres from across the world. Read more [...]
The H(uman)MBA, Lessons from the Classics of Literature and Philosophy you don’t learn in business schools

The H(uman)MBA, Lessons from the Classics of Literature and Philosophy you don’t learn in business schools

Submitted by: J. André de Barros Teixeira Why is this important to Humanistic Management:"The H(uman)MBA, Lessons from the Classics of Literature and Philosophy you don't learn in business schools", by J. André de Barros Teixeira, is now published in paperback and kindle formats and can be found on Amazon across its marketplaces. A unique approach to linking lessons from 39 great books to our daily reality in business, organizations, and life at large. At a time when humanity, human values, Read more [...]

We should listen to what our beneficiaries have to say

Submitted by: Adiel Aguiling, People Engaged in People Projects Foundation Inc - De La Salle University - Phillipines Why is this important to Humanistic Management: Beneficiaries are often seen as recipients who are at the mercy of the donors and funders. The article turns around this mindset. It highlights the fact that beneficiaries have a voice that has to be heard. What beneficiaries say matter in order to improve services, the organization and to boost their self-esteem. Beneficiary Read more [...]

Invitation to Collaborate the Tools for Wellbeing COVID-19 National Study of Undergraduate Students

Submitted by Tracy Chang of Rutgers University

Link to Content: https://smlr.rutgers.edu/wellbeing-covid19

Why is this important to Humanistic Management: I am seeking collaborators for the Tools of Wellbeing COVID-19 National Study of Undergraduate Students. This will foster collaboration within the Humanistic Management community, help our students to be a wholesome human being and future leaders of humanistic management. The role of collaborators is co-investigators. Please contact me Read more [...]

Inclusive Management in the Age of the New Normal

Companies should be prudent in drafting their MECQ work policies to protect their employees. Before any policy is implemented, companies should include all stakeholders in the decision-making process. If, as an employee, you find yourself surprised, or wondering where these policies the higher-ups are forcing on you, came from, there is a failure in the decision-making process.

Fostering creativity in organizations

Submitted by: Miguel Paolo Paredes, De La Salle University

Why is this important to Humanistic Management: Creativity, while being a significant driving force for innovation and competitiveness, is not always fostered in organizations. While individuals may be innately creative, this does not automatically transfer to their performance at work. This leads us to question organizational practices or work-place norms, and their effect on individuals' creativity.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2020/01/21/business/columnists-business/fostering-creativity-in-organizations/676149/ Read more [...]