Blending Spiritual Values with Business
Blending Spiritual Values with Business
The root for value is valor, which means strength. Values are sources of strength because they give people the power to take action. Values are deep and emotional and often difficult to change. Values are the essence of any organization and philosophy for achieving success. Values provide employees with a sense of common direction and guidelines for day to day behavior. The first step in creating an atmosphere of common commitment is to invite the hearts and minds of employees to join the purpose of the organization. Shared missions, values and vision bring people together. They unite and provide the link between diverse people and activities. People who share values or vision are more likely to take responsibility; they are more likely to challenge the limits of convention. Values provide guidance.
Spiritual value is a way of expressing more humanity and recognizes each persons own beliefs. Traditional ways of achieving values do not provide the flexibility and responsiveness necessary for a customer focused stance in a rapidly changing and unpredictable environment. The development of an individual and building on creativity will naturally require spiritual practice e in the process of achieving an organizational goal. The rate at which an individual grows is mostly self-determined. An organizational goal to deliver a product on time within budget may force or inspire an employee to learn new skills and assume greater responsibility in order to achieve that goal. In this sense, spiritual goals and organizational goals are not only compatible, but mutually beneficial.
If we view companies from a broader perspective, we would see that spirituality inspire a new way of doing business, the basic spiritual values in management are Honesty/Integrity, trustworthy, Cooperation, Respect, Patience, Responsibility, Flexibility and Unity.
1. Honesty/ Integrity:
Honesty means that there are no contradictions or discrepancies in
The root for value is valor, which means strength. Values are sources of strength because they give people the power to take action. Values are deep and emotional and often difficult to change. Values are the essence of any organization and philosophy for achieving success. Values provide employees with a sense of common direction and guidelines for day to day behavior. The first step in creating an atmosphere of common commitment is to invite the hearts and minds of employees to join the purpose of the organization. Shared missions, values and vision bring people together. They unite and provide the link between diverse people and activities. People who share values or vision are more likely to take responsibility; they are more likely to challenge the limits of convention. Values provide guidance.
Spiritual value is a way of expressing more humanity and recognizes each persons own beliefs. Traditional ways of achieving values do not provide the flexibility and responsiveness necessary for a customer focused stance in a rapidly changing and unpredictable environment. The development of an individual and building on creativity will naturally require spiritual practice e in the process of achieving an organizational goal. The rate at which an individual grows is mostly self-determined. An organizational goal to deliver a product on time within budget may force or inspire an employee to learn new skills and assume greater responsibility in order to achieve that goal. In this sense, spiritual goals and organizational goals are not only compatible, but mutually beneficial.
If we view companies from a broader perspective, we would see that spirituality inspire a new way of doing business, the basic spiritual values in management are Honesty/Integrity, trustworthy, Cooperation, Respect, Patience, Responsibility, Flexibility and Unity.
1. Honesty/ Integrity:
Honesty means that there are no contradictions or discrepancies in