CIPM Sri Lanka unveils ‘Ten Leadership Virtues’
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka unveiled a pioneering initiative, ‘Ten Leadership Virtues (Dasa Raja Dharma), Ancient Wisdom for Modern Leadership’ on June 11, at the CIPM Auditorium.
This project aims to rejuvenate leadership practices by integrating the ancient Buddhist principles of Dasaraja Dharma, known as the Ten Kingly Virtues.
The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest CIPM Sri Lanka President Ken Vijayakumar, Vice President Priyantha Ranasinghe, Hony. Secretary Col. Saman Jayawickrama, CEO U.A.C. Obeyesekere, Director of Professional and Academic Affairs G. Weerathunga, Dr Yashoda Bandara from Rajarata University and Dr Rasika Priyankara from Sabaragamuwa University. These distinguished individuals highlighted the significance of integrating ethical leadership frameworks into contemporary management practices.
Dr. Bandara and Dr. Priyankara, who conducted the research and contributed to the project, emphasised the importance of Dasaraja Dharma, which includes virtues such as generosity, morality, sacrifice, honesty, gentleness, austerity, non-anger, non-violence, patience and non-opposition. These values form a robust foundation for cultivating leaders dedicated to integrity, accountability, and the common good.
Vijayakumar, envisions this initiative as a transformative catalyst for positive change. By embedding the timeless principles of Dasaraja Dharma into modern leadership, CIPM aims to foster a new generation of ethical and effective leaders. This approach addresses contemporary leadership deficiencies and aligns management models with Sri Lankan cultural and ethical values.
The initiative holds immense potential for the Human Resource Management (HRM) field. CIPM is poised to elevate leaders’ ethical standards and effectiveness across various sectors by developing a comprehensive leadership model based on these principles.
This initiative promises to provide invaluable resources and training programs for CIPM students and members, encouraging the integration of religious philosophies, including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Islam, into modern management practices. This approach fosters social-religious harmony and contributes to national development.
CIPM requests that members, students and researchers explore the ancient wisdom embedded in various religious philosophies to benefit both the country and the world. By doing so, we can uncover and apply timeless principles that enhance leadership and management practices in contemporary settings.
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