Inclusive Spirituality for Managers

Welcome!

This course integrates spirituality and business leadership, exploring wisdom traditions from Hinduism, Indian philosophy, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Judeo-Christian traditions, Islamic spirituality, tribal and indigenous traditions, and secular humanism.

It connects ancient spiritual insights with modern leadership challenges, focusing on ethical decision-making, self-awareness, resilience, sustainability, and inclusive leadership.

Students will explore meditation, mindfulness, reflection, and ethics as tools for personal growth and responsible business practices. The course includes case studies, personal reflections, interactive discussions, and a leadership project.

Since we value interdisciplinary  and inclusiveness inthis course, this course emphasises team teaching. Besides inviting guest lectures from industry, at least 3 faculty from XLRI will take sessions of this course. 

This course enhances  Quest for Excellence, Global Mindset, Sustainability and Ethical Conduct. After attending the course the students will be able to:

• Understand the role of spirituality in leadership and ethical decision-making.

• Explore wisdom traditions and their practical applications in business.

• Analyze case studies of spiritually inspired leadership.

• Develop strategies to integrate spirituality with ethical business practices.

• Enhance self-awareness, mindfulness, and resilience as a manager.

• Foster inclusive leadership through pluralistic spiritual insights.

• Apply contemplative techniques for balanced decision-making.

Embracing authenticity, transparency, integrity  and compassion at the personal and professional levels. 

Inclusive Spirituality for Managers: Wisdom Traditions for Ethical and Meaningful Leadership

Kuruvilla Pandikattu SJ (kuru@xlri.ac.in) &
Somy M Mathew (somy@xlri.ac.in)

Natasha Roberts (NatashaRoberts@xlri.ac.in)

Pushpa M Lakra (pushpa@xlri.ac.in)

Resources here