From Shastra to Strategy: Translating Indian Knowledge
Systems into Contemporary Leadership and Business
Decision-Making

Management Development Program (MDP) On

From Shastra to Strategy: Translating Indian Knowledge Systems into Contemporary Leadership and Business Decision-Making

Detailed Schedule

Date: 15 th Mar 2026 (10:00AM - 3:00PM)
Resource Person: Dr. Srinivas Jammalamadaka, Dr. Ruby Bhatia & Ms. Smriti Dixit
Venue: ONLINE

About the Program

In modern-day scenarios, leaders are expected to use deliberate judgment in a manner that takes into account organizational performance, ethics, and human well-being. This MDP is designed to promote clarity of thought, inner stability, and effective decision-making in the context of Indian Knowledge Systems.

The MDP brings together insights from नीतिशास्त्र, अर्थशास्त्र, नीतिशार, and the Bhagavad Gita to integrate practical wisdom, ethics, resilience, and reflection. By engaging with the discourse and examples in context, participants will be able to align their values with action, deal with change in a composed manner, and make leadership decisions that are responsible, sustainable, and driven by a higher purpose.

Why Should you Attend?

By the end of this program, the participants will be able to:

  • Apply leadership principles from Indian Knowledge Systems to managerial contexts
  • Demonstrate practical wisdom (Yathartha Viveka) in decision-making
  • Practice ethical judgment (Neetipoorna Aacharan) in competitive environments
  • Manage change and stress with resilience and balance (Sthitapragyata)
  • Use reflective practices (Aatma Manthan) to improve leadership effectiveness

Who should Register?

  • Mid- to senior-level managers and business leaders
  • Entrepreneurs and start-up founders
  • HR professionals and leadership development practitioners
  • Executives seeking value-based, ethical, and resilient leadership approaches
  • Faculty members and academic administrators
  • Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) enthusiasts seeking to apply indigenous wisdom to modern management

MODULE

Session 1: Indian Knowledge Systems and Leadership: Core Ideas from Nītiśāstra, Arthaśāstra, and Nītisāra

10:15 AM – 12:15 PM

  • Leadership concepts from Indian philosophical traditions
  • IKS perspective from Arthashastra, Neetishastra & Neetisara

Session 2: Practical Wisdom and Ethical Choices in Leadership (Yathartha Viveka &Neetipoorna Aacharan)

12:15 PM – 1:15 PM

  • Applying Yathartha Viveka from Arthashastra and Neetishastra to make ethically sound decisions while balancing performance demands in competitive environments
  • Translating wisdom-based leadership principles of governance, values, and accountability from Indian Knowledge Systems into effective real-world managerial action

LUNCH

1:15PM – 1:45PM

Session 3: Resilience, Change, Well-being and Reflection (Sthitapragyata & Aatma Manthan)

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM

  • Developing emotional balance, resilience, and self-regulation (Sthitapragyata) through Bhagavad Gītā–based Shloks and principles of mindfulness, ethics, mental discipline and growth mindset.
  • Interpreting leadership during change and uncertainty with (Aatma Manthan) as a reflective practice for conscious and values-driven leadership

Program Fees: INR 1,000/participant

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Management Development Program (MDP) On

Stress Management for Working Professionals

Detailed Schedule

Date: 22 nd Mar 2025 (10:00AM - 1:00PM)
Resource Person: Dr.Devi & Ms.Sarika
Venue: Jaipuria Institute of Management, Ghaziabad

About the Program

In the VUCA world,  individuals and organizations are facing unprecedented challenges that disrupt traditional business practices and employees’ emotional well-being. This Management Development Program (MDP) is designed to address the increasing prevalence of stress in both professional and personal spheres, emphasizing the need for effective management strategies that promote a more humane and sustainable work environment.

Objectives of the Program:

  1. To understand the various causes of Stress in the workplace and bust the myth
  2. To encourage participants to internalize various management concepts and practices, enhancing their ability to apply these insights in real-world scenarios
  3. To design a well thought out stress-free zone at workplace
  4. To equip participants with tools to manage stress effectively, improving overall performance and quality of life

Module/ Contents of the Program

Module 1: Understanding Stress in the current context

  • Analyze the impact of VUCA realities on mental health and workplace dynamics
  • Discuss the implications of stress on performance and well-being

Module 2: Exploring Management Concepts and Internalization Processes

  • Introduce key theories and frameworks related to stress management
  • Examine case studies of organizations successfully implementing stress reduction practice
  • Facilitate workshops where participants can share personal experiences and reflections
  • Encourage collaborative learning through discussions on insights from historical thinkers and modern leaders

Module 3:  Practical Application and Action Planning

  • Develop personalized action plans for integrating stress management techniques into daily routines
  • Set measurable goals for enhancing workplace relationships and overall effectiveness

Module 4: Approaches to manage stress

  • Introducing stress management techniques
  • Introducing mindfulness, mediation techniques and its role in enhancing mental well being

Outcome:

This MDP offers a holistic approach to understanding and managing stress, recognizing its critical role in shaping a healthier work environment. By blending time-honored wisdom with contemporary practices, participants will leave equipped to navigate the complexities of modern life and work with resilience and compassion.

Pedagogy:

Case Study & Audio Video Presentations, Dialogues and Discussions, Team activities, Experiential Processes

Intended Audience:

The composition of audience can be of every level of management including lower and middle level.

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