Tag: humanistic management

Reflections on Humanistic Management

“Thus, human beings are not “homo economos”: mere consumers, resources, or a means to some other person’s profitable end. Human beings are “homo sapiens” capable of loving, caring, and extending themselves so that others may gain and move forward not only materially, but totally, in a completely personalistic way.”

Awakening Calls

There are three podcasts, and written transcripts, with Sandra Waddock, Otto Scharmer and Anil Sachdev that I think will fit the needs of audience for the IHMA web-readers.

Humanism and Economics

A Humanistic approach to business is about balancing profits WITH human welfare. One doesn’t come at the expense of the other. But when it doubt, human welfare comes first!

Humanistic Management Pre-Conference Registration Information

Join IHMA and prominent thought leaders... such as Sandra Waddock, Bill Glick, Anne Tsui, David Korten, Tom Donaldson, and Jim Walsh at our 4th Humanistic Management Preconference at AOM. When: August 9, 9am- 5pm. Where: 16 E. Pearson Street | Quinlan School of Business | Loyola University | Chicago, IL 60611 What: to co-create research and innovative teaching approaches that protect dignity and promote well-being. Register Here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/humanistic-management-preconference-aom-august-9-tickets-44946366793 Preliminary Read more [...]

Book Awards

The IHMA awards honor contributions that are conceptually rigorous, novel, and/or empirically strong. For the scholarly award we value novel conceptual contributions that help build organizing and management theory. For our practice award we recognize impactful writings that can influence organizing and management practice. For our policy award, we recognize work that builds on the foundational ideas of dignity protection and well-being promotion and develops propositions for policy and eco-system design. Our PhD related awards and recognition classify as scholarly contributions.

Leading With Dignity: A Conversation with Donna Hicks

Dr. Donna Hicks has 20 years of experience as a facilitator during international conflicts. One of the main things she learned during her time helping people who really don't like each other to find common ground, is to focus on dignity.Here is a TedX talk she did on the topic: She is going to be doing a live Q&A conversation with the folks at the International Humanistic Management Association (which I am associated with). The event is scheduled for April 27th - details and to RSVP Read more [...]