SCMS Cochin School of Business would like to initiate a new knowledge series on ‘Indian Ethos in Management”. This series aims to narrate applications of principles of management as revealed in our ancient wisdom brought forth in our sacred books like ‘Gita’, ’Upanishads’, ‘Bible’ and ‘Quran’ to the future generation. We wish to start addressing our own students, belonging to different streams under our group of institutions. We believe that this session packed with scientific, spiritual domain of Indian Knowledge System will definitely help our students develop a connect to our rich Indian heritage. It will also help to inculcate the basic attitude and aptitude like resilience, motivation and ever widening sense of commitment to ethics and ethos.

In alignment with the above thought, Department of General Management, SCMS Cochin School of Business, intends to conduct monthly Talk Series, ‘Bodhi’ on Indian Ethos in Management. The talk aims to bring in eminent resource persons who have made their mark in the study of Indian Knowledge Systems in management perspective. The target audience for Bodhi will be the students and Faculty members of all the institutions of SCMS Group. We ensure the social media presence of Bodhi series talks through video content shared in the official YouTube page of SCMS Cochin School of Business. The video link will be shared in the website of SCMS Cochin School of Business. The Campus Coordinators of the programme in different campuses should ensure that the programme is aired live in respective campuses, to an audience of minimum of five students from each batch, according to the course structure.

The inauguration of Bodhi is scheduled in the Seminar Hall, Muttom Campus, on 30th of January, 2024 at 10.00am. Our Chief Guest for the inauguration is Dr. N. JayasankaranNatesaAyyar, Former Vice Chancellor, Kanchi University.

The youtube link for the series is given below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ew0VEx2SimM

Inviting you all to attend the series.

The outcome of Bodhi is as follows:

              Inaugural functionProgrammeSchedule 
                                                        30thJanuary 2024 10 a.m.onwards
Prayer 10.00 a.m.- 10.05 a.m. 
  WelcomeAddress 10.05 a.m.- 10.10 a.m.Dr.RadhaThevannoor Group Director and RegistrarSCMSGroupofInstitutions,India 
  Keynote Address 10.10 a.m.- 10.55 a.m.Dr. N. JayasankaranNatesaAyyar Former Vice Chancellor Kanchi University 
  Vote ofthanks 10.55 a.m.- 11.00 a.m.Dr. Poornima Narayan Professor PGDM SCMS Cochin School of Business 

Second Session

In a bid to integrate ancient wisdom with modern management practices, SCMS Cochin School of Business organized the second session in its new knowledge series, ‘BODHI,’ focusing on Indian Ethos in Management. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between traditional values and contemporary business strategies, drawing inspiration from sacred texts such as the ‘Gita,’ ‘Upanishads,’ ‘Bible,’ and ‘Quran.’ Keynote speaker Dr. P. Balasubramanian, Vice Principal and assistant Professor(Selection Grade, Chairman, Board of Studies in Commerce, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham delivered an enlightening address, highlighting the relevance of ancient wisdom in navigating contemporary challenges on 29th February 2024. The YouTube link for the series is given below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnRefqMOgRg

Third Session

Discover the transformative power of Indian Ethos in Management as showcased in the third session of the Bodhi Talk Series at SCMS Cochin School of Business, featuring the distinguished Dr. Prashant CMI, Principal, Sacred Heart Degree College, Sitapur, UP and Academic Director, Rajagiri Public School, Doha. With a unique blend of spiritual insight and worldly experience, Dr. Prashant captivated the audience with his profound perspectives on integrating ancient Indian wisdom into contemporary management paradigms. From elucidating the spiritual foundations of managerial leadership to unveiling the rich cultural heritage of India, Dr. Prashant’s discourse sparked lively discussions and inspired attendees to embrace values of integrity, compassion, and harmony in their professional endeavors. This enlightening session not only offered actionable strategies for ethical decision-making but also fostered a deeper understanding of the timeless wisdom inherent in India’s cultural ethos, empowering leaders to create positive change in their organizations and beyond. Check out the video using the YouTube link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKaYAo3b0FI