10683: Spiritual Pilgrimage as a Source of Management Development

Friday, July 25, 2025

11:00 - 13:00 CEST (GMT+2)

Location: Bella Center: Hall A- A1-m8

Session Type: PDW (workshop)
Orientation: Practice,International,Diversity
Shareable link: https://cdmcd.co/Kp8m7v

Session Chair(s)

AM

Anil K. Maheshwari

Maharishi International U., United States

Participant(s)

SD

Satinder Dhiman

Woodbury U., United States
PK

Payal Kumar

Indian school of hospitality, India

Handouts
AM

Anita Mendiratta

Keshav Mahavidyalaya, U. of Delhi, India
PP

Poonam Purohit

Chanakya University, India

Spiritual pilgrimage is traditionally associated with personal transformation and self-discovery. It is both a physical and metaphorical journey that fosters self-awareness, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. This workshop explores how pilgrimage offers a profound framework for management development as the reflective and experiential aspects of pilgrimage can enhance self-awareness and resilience. By stepping into significant non-routine activities, managers gain the opportunity to expand their consciousness, confront inner challenges, clarify values, and cultivate a deeper sense of purpose. Pilgrimage experiences can also foster emotional intelligence, empathy, resilience, and ethical decision-making, which are critical for conscious leadership. Drawing on the pilgrimage examples of the presenters, this workshop will invite the participants to explore how integrating pilgrimage-inspired practices into leadership development programs can empower managers to navigate complexities with wisdom and authenticity.