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Centre for Spirituality & Human Development

Online Conclave on Ancient Indian Wisdom
and Modern Management

Global Perspectives on Indian Spirituality and Management: The Legacy of S.K. Chakraborty

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.

XLRI Jamshedpur campus

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Centre for Spirituality & Human Development, XLRI Jamshedpur

About the Conclave

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.

Legacy

Reflect on the intellectual and spiritual legacy of Prof. S.K. Chakraborty and MCHV, IIM Calcutta.

Dialogue

Discuss how spiritual consciousness can redefine ethics, management education, and leadership development.

Community

Create space for shared reflection among academics, practitioners, and students committed to value-based leadership.

“Management is not a matter of ‘cleverness’ but of ‘wisdom’—the wisdom to see the whole.”
Inspired by the teachings of Prof. S.K. Chakraborty.
Event Details

March 31, 2026 · Online · 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM (IST)

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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)

The Experience Awaits

  • Deepen understanding of the Indian Ethos in management as championed by the late Prof. S.K. Chakraborty.
  • Engage in scholarly dialogue on the relevance of spiritual values in 21st-century organisations and management education.
  • Learn from pioneers who have integrated ethics, spirituality, and leadership development in academic and corporate contexts.

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.

Distinguished Speakers & Guests

Prof. Debashis Chatterjee
Distinguished Chief Guest

Prof. Debashis Chatterjee

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.

Prof. Sanjoy Mukherjee
Special Guest of Honour

Prof. Sanjoy Mukherjee

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.

Prof Madhumita Chatterji
Special Guest of Honour

Prof Madhumita Chatterji

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.

Programme Schedule

March 31, 2026 · 09:30 AM – 12:30 PM (IST)

TimeSession SegmentSpeaker / Lead
09:30 – 09:45 AMInauguration & WelcomeFr. S. George, SJ – Director, XLRI; Prof. Sanjay Patro – Dean, Academics; Fr Donald D'Silva, SJ – Dean, Administration & Finance
09:45 – 10:10 AMDistinguished Chief Guest AddressProf. Debashis Chatterjee, Director, IIM Kozhikode – Topic: Globalising Indian Thought
10:10 – 10:45 AMKeynote: Reflections on the LegacyProf. Sanjoy Mukherjee, IIM Shillong – Topic: S.K. Chakraborty & Self-Transformation
10:45 – 10:50 AMBreak—
10:50 – 11:25 AMKeynote: The Research PerspectiveProf Madhumita Chatterji, Director, ABBS Bangalore – Topic: Spiritually-led Leadership & Ethics
11:25 – 11:45 AMBreakout Room DiscussionsGroup facilitators – Participant discussions on conclave themes
11:45 – 12:20 PMPlenary Session: SynthesisChaired by Prof. J. Ajith Kumar, XLRI Jamshedpur – Group interaction and Q & A
12:20 – 12:30 PMConcluding Remarks & Vote of ThanksFr Dr Joseph Mathew SJ, Centre for Spirituality & Human Development, XLRI – Concluding remarks, vote of thanks & closing

Keynote Addresses

Hear from pioneers of Indian Ethos in Management and values-based leadership.

Interactive Breakout Rooms

Join collaborative deep-dives into leadership, consciousness, and spiritual wisdom.

Plenary Synthesis

Co-create actionable insights for management education and leadership formation.

Hosted by the Centre for Spirituality & Human Development, XLRI

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

Join us at XLRI Jamshedpur for the International Spirituality and Management Conference from February 4-7, 2027. For detailed paper submission guidelines and registration fees, please visit our official portal: sc-2026.xlri.ac.in

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