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Centre for Spirituality, XLRI Jamshedpur to host

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Integrating Spirituality into Business:

Drawing Wisdom from India's Diverse Traditions

In Partnership with

Leading Business Schools, Spiritual Organizations, and Industry Experts, Including
  • Kardinal König Haus, Vienna, Austria
  • Lassalle-Haus Bad Schönbrunn, Switzerland
  • Macau Ricci Institute, University of St. Joseph, Macau
  • Manresa Retreat House, Gozo Malta
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ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

In today's fast-paced and increasingly complex business environment, there is a growing recognition of the importance of spirituality in management. While technological advancements and economic growth have accelerated, the need for ethical decision-making, meaningful leadership, and sustainable business practices has never been more critical. The "Integrating Spirituality into Business" conference seeks to address this urgent need by exploring how India's diverse spiritual traditions can inform and guide responsible business practices.

Hosted by the Centre for Spirituality at XLRI, this conference will bring together scholars, industry leaders, and practitioners to explore how spiritual values—rooted in traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, and indigenous wisdom—can be woven into the fabric of business strategy and operations. Spirituality offers business leaders a framework for making decisions that are not only profitable but also aligned with higher values of integrity, empathy, and sustainability.

Join us in exploring how businesses can thrive in a way that uplifts society and honours the planet by integrating spiritual wisdom into core management principles.

Venue:
XLRI, Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur, India
Conference Dates:
10th February 2025

ABOUT XLRI

XLRI - Xavier School of Management is a private business school run by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. XLRI was founded in 1949 in the steel city of Jamshedpur and is the oldest business school in India. The institute, currently in its 74th year, will be celebrating its Platinum Jubilee in 2024.

XLRI is the recipient of two international accreditations, AACSB and AMBA. XLRI is recognized among the best management institutes in India and is ranked ninth in the NIRF 2023 ranking. It is also the first institution to conceive and create a technology-enabled and interactive online executive education program. Over the years, XLRI has developed a distinct identity for itself. The hallmark of this identity is not to walk on the beaten path, but to strife and strike new routes; not to benchmark, but to be benchmarked; to be second to none, but to be the first to respond to the needs of the people and the nation; taking up tasks that are bold, but necessary, that which nobody has hitherto taken up. This enterprising and pioneering spirit can be witnessed throughout the history of XLRI. XLRI has always had and maintains a global outlook.

XLRI offers a wide range of academic programs in the field of management education. These include Post Graduate Programmes in Business Management\Human Resource Management, XLRI - RBS Double Master’s Programme in Supply Chain Management & Supply Chain Analytics, Fellow Programme in Management, Executive Fellow Programme in Management, and Executive PG Programmes for working executives. In addition, XLRI actively is involved in training practitioners and academicians through Management Development Programmes, Faculty Development Programmes and so on.

For further details on XLRI please visit https://xlri.ac.in

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CALL FOR PAPERS

We invite submissions of original research papers, case studies, and thought leadership pieces that explore the intersection of spirituality and business management. Contributions should reflect insights from India's spiritual traditions and their practical applications in business ethics, leadership, and sustainability.

Key Themes:
Integrating spiritual values into leadership and management
Ethical decision-making in business rooted in spirituality
Spirituality as a pathway to corporate sustainability
Mindfulness and compassion in modern business practices
Conflict resolution in organizations through spiritual teachings
Commitment and compassion drawn from various wisdom traditions
CONFERENCE THEMES

Hinduism and Corporate Dharma:

  • Understanding Dharma and Karma in business leadership
  • The Bhagavad Gita’s guidance for strategic decision-making
  • Applying principles of Yoga for stress management and resilience in the workplace

Buddhism and Mindfulness for Ethical Business:

  • Incorporating mindfulness into corporate governance
  • The Four Noble Truths as a tool for conflict resolution in business
  • Compassion in leadership: Creating empathetic and people-centric organizations

Jainism and the Principle of Non-violence in Business:

  • Ahimsa as a foundation for ethical decision-making and sustainability
  • The role of Aparigraha (non-attachment) in fostering minimalist, sustainable business models
  • Jain perspectives on balancing profit and ethical responsibility

Islamic Ethics and Business Integrity:

  • Fairness, justice, and accountability in corporate governance
  • Zakat (charity) and corporate social responsibility
  • Islamic values for fostering team collaboration and trust

Christianity and Servant Leadership:

  • Applying servant leadership principles to enhance employee well-being
  • Christian ethics in business: Humility, compassion, and stewardship
  • Building inclusive workplaces inspired by Christian values of universal brotherhood

Sikhism and Seva in Corporate Responsibility:

  • The concept of Seva (selfless service) and its application in business
  • Guru Nanak’s teachings on equality, fairness, and shared success in business practices
  • Fostering collaboration and unity in organizations through Sikh values

Indigenous and Tribal Wisdom for Sustainable Business:

  • Lessons from India’s indigenous communities on resource management and sustainability
  • Integrating indigenous knowledge systems into modern business for social impact
  • Practicing environmental stewardship through tribal values of harmony with nature

Agnosticism and Social Commitment:

  • Social Justice through Secular Lenses
  • Secular Spirituality and Ethical Leadership
  • Humanistic Atheism and Human Flourishing
Workshops and Special Sessions

Mindfulness in Business Workshop:

Practical techniques for enhancing leadership and decision-making through mindfulness.

Interfaith Dialogue Panel:

Exploring spirituality beyond religious boundaries: How diverse spiritual traditions can shape ethical business practices.

Corporate Case Study Discussions:

Examining real-world examples of how spiritual principles have been applied in successful businesses.

Interactive Yoga and Meditation/Mindfulness Sessions:

Practical tools for stress management and enhancing focus in leadership.

REGISTRATION FEE*

Industry Professionals:
Early Bird Registration. Upto 15th Jan, 2025
₹8000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Academics:
Early Bird Registration. Upto 15th Jan, 2025
₹2000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Students:
Early Bird Registration. Upto 15th Jan, 2025
₹750(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Industry Professionals:
Regular Registration
₹10000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Academics:
Regular Registration
₹7000(Inclusive 18% GST)
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Students:
Regular Registration
₹1500(Inclusive 18% GST)
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*Registration Fee needs to be paid only after the abstract/case studies/Infographics are accepted. To submit these you don't need to make any payment.
Besides the registration fee, separate board and lodging has to be paid (except for regular students)

PAYMENT METHOD

  • For overseas participants, the exact amount of the registration fee will be computed based on the exchange rate on the date of the transaction.
  • Only online payment is accepted. Cash and cheque payments are not accepted.
IMPORTANT DATES
November 30, 2024:
Paper Submission Deadline
December 15, 2024:
Notification of Acceptance
January 15, 2025:
Early Bird Registration Ends

VENUE AND ACCOMODATION

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Conference will be organized at the beautiful campus of Xavier School of Management (XLRI), Jamshedpur.

Details: XLRI C. H. Area (East) Jamshedpur - 831001 Jharkhand, India Phone : +91 657 665 3333 Fax: +91-657-2227814

There are large number hotels available in the Jamshedpur city and nearby XLRI. In addition to these hotels limited number of accommodations is also available at XLRI Jamshedpur Guest House.

For booking accommodation one needs to forward their request to the conference committee. The available rooms will be allotted on First Come Firsts Serve basis. We are negotiating to make the accomodation available at the most economic price available.

The Conference will take care of the venue and accomodation of regular student participation. Check again this site to find the price for others, including industry practitioners, academic scholars and research students.

LOCAL INFORMATION

Jamshedpur or Tatanagar is the largest and most populous city in Jharkhand and the first planned industrial city in India. It is a Notified Area Council and Municipal Corporation and also the headquarter of the East Singhbhum district. It is a popular tourist destination known for its forests, ancient temples and royal palaces. It was founded by Jamsetji Tata, founder of the Tata Group, and was named after him. It was established in 1919.

Jamshedpur was ranked as the cleanest city of India in 2020 by Swach Survekshan. The city is also ranked as 2nd in India in terms of quality of life. Jamshedpur is the 84th fastest growing city in the world according to City Mayors Foundation. It is the headquarters of the East Singhbhum district of Jharkhand and is the 36th – largest urban agglomeration and 72nd largest city in India by population. It is one of the first Smart Cities in India along with Naya Raipur.

Jamshedpur has a number of popular tourist destinations, including Jubilee Park, Dalma Wild Life Sanctuary Dimna Lake,Tata Steel Zoological Park, JRD Tata Sports Complex, and The Russi Modi Centre of Excellence.

For more on Tourist attraction around Jamshedpur, please refer to following website

https://jamshedpur.nic.in/tourist-places-2/tourist-places/
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HOW TO REACH

The Railway Station at Jamshedpur is known as Tatanagar and is well connected by Trains from Alleppy, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Delhi, Guwahati, Kolkata (Howrah), Mumbai, Patna and Pune. The nearest airports to Jamshedpur are Kolkata and Ranchi. The Journey will take approximately 3.5 hours to 4 hours to reach Jamshedpur from Kolkata by train and 2.5 hours to 3 hours from Ranchi by road.

XLRI Campus is about 7 kms from the Tatanagar Railway Station and can safely be reached by auto - rickshaws or taxis round-the-clock at a reasonable charge of Rs. 120/- and Rs. 200/- respectively (approximate rates). XLRI is located near the Jubliee Park in the Circuit House Area (East). The campus has two gates - one opens to the Marine Drive and the other to CH Area. XLRI campus can be approached from either of the gates.

JUBILEE CELEBRATION

The XLRI-Xavier School of Management, a pioneer in ethics education since its inception in 1949, is proud to announce the upcoming International Conference on “Enabling Social and Business Responsibility.” This conference, part of XLRI’s Platinum Jubilee, aims to serve as a platform for scholars, practitioners, and industry experts from various disciplines to deliberate on the pressing issues related to ethics and responsibility in both social and business contexts.
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CONTACT

Prof Kuruvilla Pandikattu

Conference Chair

Partnership Queries

kuru@xlri.ac.in

95799 59565

Address

XLRI Xavier School of Management
C. H. Area (East)
Jamshedpur - 831001
Jharkhand
India
Phone: +91 657 665 3333
Fax: +91-657-2227814

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