Centre for Spirituality & Human Development, XLRI Jamshedpur, cordially invites you to a half-day online conclave dedicated to the landmark volume Global Perspectives on Indian Spirituality and Management: The Legacy of S.K. Chakraborty and its enduring impact on management thought and practice.
This special gathering explores how Indian spiritual wisdom can illuminate contemporary questions of ethics, leadership, and organisational life, building a bridge between ancient insights and modern management education.
Hosted by
Centre for Spirituality & Human Development, XLRI Jamshedpur
The edited volume Global Perspectives on Indian Spirituality and Management: The Legacy of S.K. Chakraborty has significantly enriched the global discourse on values-based leadership and human-centred management.
Reflect on the intellectual and spiritual legacy of Prof. S.K. Chakraborty and MCHV, IIM Calcutta.
Discuss how spiritual consciousness can redefine ethics, management education, and leadership development.
Create space for shared reflection among academics, practitioners, and students committed to value-based leadership.
Theme
Global Perspectives on Indian Spirituality and Management: The Legacy of S.K. Chakraborty
Event
Online Conclave on Ancient Indian Wisdom and Modern Management
Date
March 31, 2026
Time
09:30 AM – 12:30 PM (IST)
Session Chair
Prof. J. Ajith Kumar, XLRI Jamshedpur
Host
Centre for Spirituality & Human Development, XLRI Jamshedpur
Mode
Online (meeting link shared upon registration)
This conclave will be especially meaningful for faculty, researchers, students of management and the social sciences, and corporate professionals interested in value-based leadership and spiritually anchored institutions.
Director, IIM Kozhikode
A globally recognised pioneer in leadership education, Prof. Chatterjee has taught at Harvard and Oxford and authored 18 books, including Timeless Leadership. His work has been central to globalising Indian thought and transforming IIM Kozhikode into a premier institution rooted in wisdom-based management.
Professor, IIM Shillong
A long-time associate of the late Prof. S.K. Chakraborty at the Management Centre for Human Values (MCHV), IIM Calcutta, and co-editor of the volume being honoured. His work focuses on the Sustainability of the Self and leadership through self-transformation.
Director, ABBS School of Management, Bangalore
An esteemed academic leader and co-editor of the featured volume, she specialises in Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility. She is actively involved in international collaborations with prestigious institutions, including the University of Oxford and Harvard Business School, and taught at Corvinus University in Hungary.
March 31, 2026 · 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM (IST)
| Time | Session Segment | Speaker / Lead |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 – 09:45 AM | Inauguration & Welcome | Fr. S. George, SJ – Director, XLRI; Prof. Sanjay Patro – Dean, Academics; Fr Donald D'Silva, SJ – Dean, Administration & Finance |
| 09:45 – 10:10 AM | Distinguished Chief Guest Address | Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM Kozhikode – Topic: Globalising Indian Thought |
| 10:10 – 10:45 AM | Keynote: Reflections on the Legacy | Prof. Sanjoy Mukherjee, IIM Shillong – Topic: S.K. Chakraborty & Self-Transformation |
| 10:45 – 10:50 AM | Break | — |
| 10:50 – 11:25 AM | Keynote: The Research Perspective | Prof Madhumita Chatterji, Director, ABBS Bangalore – Topic: Spiritually-led Leadership & Ethics |
| 11:25 – 11:45 AM | Breakout Room Discussions | Group facilitators – Participant discussions on conclave themes |
| 11:45 – 12:20 PM | Plenary Session: Synthesis | Chaired by Prof. J. Ajith Kumar, XLRI Jamshedpur – Group interaction and Q & A |
| 12:20 – 12:30 PM | Concluding Remarks & Vote of Thanks | Fr Dr Joseph Mathew SJ, Centre for Spirituality & Human Development, XLRI – Concluding remarks, vote of thanks & closing |
Hear from pioneers of Indian Ethos in Management and values-based leadership.
Join collaborative deep-dives into leadership, consciousness, and spiritual wisdom.
Co-create actionable insights for management education and leadership formation.
The Centre for Spirituality & Human Development at XLRI seeks to integrate spiritual wisdom into management education and leadership practice, nurturing leaders who are grounded, ethical, and oriented towards the common good.
For queries related to the pre-conference conclave, please write to spirituality@xlri.ac.in
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