There is scepticism regarding the role of values in business. Values are at best implemented as checklists and codes of conduct and not as a fundamental way of enhancing stakeholder well-being, including employees, customers, vendors and the larger ecosystem. Organizations take note of values only when instances of ethical malpractices surface—be it financial, gender-based, intellectual property and so on.
Values bring out the best in individuals, teams and the organization by establishing a strong foundation for actions and interactions. Right from improving the effectiveness of day-to-day meetings to creating a culture of creativity and innovation, values form the substratum for every aspect and functioning of the organization.
This book establishes a strong rationale for instilling values in business organizations by demonstrating how values are the foundation for excellence, productivity, creativity, quality and for creating a stress-free work environment. By presenting experiences, challenges, inspirations and conflicts regarding values, the book will help employees at all levels strengthen their conviction regarding values at the workplace.
Addressing managers at all levels and the leadership, the book pragmatically discusses how to build and nurture a values-based culture in the organization.
The authors examine the subject of values from the point of view of each individual’s personal journey, and finally delve into the crucial topic of values-based leadership, which is indispensable for a culture of values
Chandrasekhar, T. D.: -
T. D. Chandrasekhar (called TD by friends) has been involved with businesses for three decades now, first as a practicing executive and later as an external expert. In his current role as a coach, a facilitator and a consultant for over a decade, he has coached over 75 executives, and facilitated over 750 corporate programmes, covering more than 15,000 executives. As an invited speaker, he has addressed over 100 occasions, including initiatives such as TEDx. His focus has primarily been on excellence, creativity and innovation both at individual and organizational levels with leading business organizations in India and overseas.
His last corporate role was as Country Head, India, of Ameriprise Financial, which he set up and led till he started on his next phase. In his executive roles, he was known to focus both on professional excellence and personal well-being of staff as he believes strongly in the concept of sustainable business success.
He also loves interacting with students and is associated as a guest faculty at educational institutes such as IIT Delhi, IIM Lucknow, MDI Gurgaon, and Vedica Scholars, where he engages in discussion on topics related to creativity and factors facilitating growth of the mindset.
At home, his three-year-old twin daughters bring him unbounded joy.
Swaroopa, Br Prasanna: -
Br. Prasanna Swaroopa began his career in the IT industry serving It in various capacities, including software engineering, design, project management and general management. After having devoted 14 years to it, he exited the IT profession to explore and discover what lies beyond the usual avenues of employment. He then became a disciple of Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha and spent 12 years in Narayanashrama Tapovanam (an ashram in Kerala). This path of self-discovery enabled him to understand and realize the intricacies of the mind and their application to everyday life situations.
In the past, during his association with the Foundation for Restoration of National Values (FRNV), he was engaged in projects relating to reforms with the aim of creating a value based society.
As a spiritual seeker, he is deeply engaged in the study of scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads and the works of the great philosopher-saint Adi Shankara. He devotes his time sharing his experience with others for exploring the path to well-being, excellence and creativity.
His workshops and writing emanate from the firm conviction that spiritual wisdom and values are a great source of strength to individuals in order to achieve happiness and personal fulfilment, and at the same time success in life. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.
