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THE WORLD IS ONE HUGE FAMILY

This conference aims to bring together leading voices from around the world to discuss broad approaches and proven techniques for promoting a consciousness-based view of leadership and management for a more blissful and peaceful world.

Ideally this conference will arrive at an alignment and consensus on the best approaches for moving forward together in the right direction.

Abstract submission date is extended to the February 15th! Send an email to conference21@miu.edu for the submission of your abstract.

THEMES OF THIS CONFERENCE INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

  • Consciousness based approaches to leadership and management
  • Paradigms, Theories and Dynamics of a Peaceful and Flourishing world
  • Consciousness-based approaches to leadership and management education

This online CONFERENCE REGISTRATION will be FREE.


The world has evolved to become more prosperous over the last more than 100 years. Yet grand challenges such as climate change and social inequality pose an existential threat to our species and the world. Rapidly transforming technologies and societies are generating alienation, fear and anxiety. Pandemics recognize no national borders. There cannot be peace and flourishing in the world till everyone is cared for. Ancient scriptures and many scholars suggest raising the consciousness of the people and viewing the world as one huge family, in which every person’s actions provide benefit to the entire family. Many organizations and institutions around the world are working tirelessly, in diverse ways and levels, towards raising the consciousness of the world. For the last 50 years, Maharishi International University has spearheaded groundbreaking research on consciousness-based approach to society, leadership, management, education, defense, and more.

Open Invitation for your Contribution

We welcome the full spectrum of research around the growing convergence between ancient scriptures and modern quantum sciences. Researchers from the fields of leadership, management, education, entrepreneurship, physical sciences, social sciences, arts, religion, philosophy, social action, and others are warmly invited to contribute to and participate in the conference. Formal research studies demonstrating proof of efficacy of a method or technique will be welcome; and papers exploring new perspectives and theories are also welcome. Other non traditional modalities that may lend themselves to raising of consciousness, such as music, dance, dialog, poetry, humour, stories, and meditations will also be welcome. Business leaders and entrepreneurs are encouraged to share their experiences and principles in working towards universal human flourishing. The conference will have an emergent quality, with just enough structure for bliss and creativity to flourish.

Key Note Speakers

DrTonyNader

Dr. Tony Nader

DrTonyNader

Tony Nader, MD, PhD, MARR, is a medical doctor trained at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (PhD in neuroscience), and a globally recognized Vedic scholar. As a scientist and scholar with mastery in both modern science and the ancient Vedic tradition, he was chosen by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi to be his successor and is the head of the nonprofit international Transcendental Meditation® organizations in over 100 countries. Dr. Nader guides the TM® programs and their practical applications in education, health, business, defense, agriculture, and other fields.
See his videos for more information:
One Unbounded Ocean of Consciousness, Dr. Tony Nader
Consciousness Is All There Is | Dr Nader MD, PhD, MARR

DrRobertQuinn

Dr. Robert E. Quinn

DrRobertQuinn

is the Margaret Elliot Tracy Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business. His research and writing focuses on purpose, leadership, culture and change. He is a cofounder of the Center for Positive Organizations at the University of Michigan. He has also published 18 books, including Deep Change which is a long-term best seller. He is a fellow of the Academy of Management and the World Business Academy.

DrSubhashKak2

Dr. Subhash C. Kak

DrSubhashKak2

is the Regents Professor of Computer Science Department at Oklahoma State University–Stillwater. He is also a renowned Vedic scholar and has written many books on Vedic literature. He was awarded with Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award in India. He is also an appointed member of the Indian Prime Minister's Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council.

DrDavidOrmeJohnson

Dr. David W. Orme-Johnson

DrDavidOrmeJohnson

is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at Maharishi International University in Fairfield, Iowa. He is a leading researcher on Transcendental Meditation and Super Radiance Effect and has authored or coauthored more than 100 research papers. He is an editor of the eight volumes of collected works on TM. Learn more about his work at truthabouttm.org

Themes

Consciousness based approaches to leadership and management

  • Shared prosperity through enlightened business practices
  • Promoting productivity, happiness, and profitability
  • The future of work, skills, and action
  • United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
  • Personal Development studies
  • Development of Collective Consciousness for World Peace

Paradigms, Theories and Dynamics of a Peaceful and Flourishing world

  • From the Physical Sciences, including quantum sciences, Artificial Intelligence, and more
  • Promoting productivity, happiness, and profitability
  • From the Social Sciences, including economics, management, psychology, humanities, arts, and more
  • From Spirituality and Religion, including value and belief systems, meditations and rituals, and more

Consciousness-based approaches to leadership and management education

  • Empirical research on techniques and outcomes
  • Experiential and cognitive education
  • Scalable interactive education and adaptation to education at a distance

Board of Advisors and Speakers

DrSatinderDhiman

Dr. Satinder Dhiman

DrSatinderDhiman

Satinder Dhiman, PhD, EdD, serves as Associate Dean, Director of the MBA Program and Professor of Management at Woodbury University’s School of Business, in California. He holds a PhD in Social Sciences from Tilburg University, Netherlands; and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership from Pepperdine University, Los Angeles; He is the Author or co-author of 30 books, including Holistic Leadership: A New Paradigm for Today’s Leaders

DrCathyDuBois

Dr. Cathy DuBois

DrCathyDuBois

Dr. Cathy DuBois is Associate Dean for Graduate and Online Programs and Professor of Management in the College of Business Administration at Kent State University (USA). She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management from the University of Minnesota. Her numerous publications address a range of diversity and organizational sustainability issues. She currently chairs the Responsible Management Education Affinity Group for AACSB.

DrChrisLaszlo

Dr. Chris Laszlo

DrChrisLaszlo

Chris Laszlo is a Professor of Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve University (USA), where he researches and teaches flourishing enterprise. Laszlo received his doctorate with distinction in economics and management science from the University of Paris. He is author of Quantum Leadership (2019) among other books from Stanford University Press. He is currently also the program-chair-elect of the MSR interest group in the Academy of Management.

DrShardaNandram

Prof. Dr. Sharda S Nandram

DrShardaNandram

Dr. Sharda Nandram is Professor at Nyenrode Business at Universiteit in the Netherlands. She did her Ph.D. in Social Sciences at the Vrije University of Amsterdam. She is co-founder of Praan Group, and co-founder of the OMRISE research group. Her research interests focuses on Integrative Intelligence. She is author and co-author of many books including Managing VUCA through Integrative Self-Management.

DrJudithNeal2

Dr. Judith Neal

DrJudithNeal2

Dr. Judi Neal is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Edgewalkers International. She was the founding director of the Tyson Center for Faith and Spirituality in the Workplace at the Sam M. Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas. She received her Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Yale University. She is a founding member of the MSR interest group in the Academy of Management.

DrKathrynPavlovich

Dr. Kathryn Pavlovich

DrKathrynPavlovich

Dr. Kathryn Pavlovich is the Professor and Co-Chairperson of the Department of Strategy and Human Resource Management at the University of Waikato Management School. She earned a PhD from Waikato University, New Zealand. She is the editor of the Journal of Management, Spirituality and Religion. Her recent research includes Quantum Empathy at the intersection of quantum sciences and social sciences.

Join us in Mapping the Path to a Flourishing Humanity


SUBMIT PROPOSALS BY:
February 15, 2021

PLEASE SUBMIT A 500 WORD ABSTRACT TO:
conference21@miu.edu.

NOTIFICATIONS OF ACCEPTANCE WILL BE SENT BY:
March 1, 2021.

THE FINAL PAPER (3000-5000 WORDS) IS DUE BY:
April 20th, 2021

THE CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD ON:
Friday May 21 to Sunday May 23, 2021

  • This online conference REGISTRATION will be FREE.
  • The conference is planned to be held in a virtual / digital format.
  • Conference participants will receive digital copy of the presentations, where possible.
  • There would be an experiential component to the conference.
  • Any possibilities of onsite visit to Fairfield will be communicated later.

For any questions of clarifications please email to conference21@miu.edu.

Conference Co-Chairs

Anil2

Dr. Anil Maheshwari

Anil2

is a Professor of Management at Maharishi International University. He earned a Ph.D. in Management from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. He developed the V-theory of transcendence, and his research interests focus on World Peace. He is the author of many books published by McGraw-Hill.

Dennis Heaton

Dr. Dennis Heaton

Dennis Heaton

is Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Management at Maharishi International University, Fairfield, Iowa. He earned an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Boston University. He has published extensive research on consciousness-based education and the unified theory of leadership.

Bliss Event on Saturday May 22nd, 2021

Classical and Sufi music from Northern India

Amrat Hussain Brothers Trio

Tabla virtuoso, Amrat Hussain, recipient of a Fryderyk Award (Polish Grammy 2016) and the prestigious Al Farabi Award (presented by the National Committee of Music of Morocco in 2018), brings together his brothers Sanjay Khan and Teepu Khan to present an evening of both classical and Sufi music from Northern India.

The Amrat Hussain Brothers Trio present a haunting performance showcasing breath-taking skill and joyful passion sure to be remembered and savored by all.

Co-sponsored by Academy of Management’s
Organized by Maharishi International University

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