Last date for nomination: January 15, 2025
Course Objective
Social sector practitioners work with problems of great complexity and magnitude. As they work in these challenging environments to create meaningful impact, they may experience frustration, disappointment, stress and burnout. The effects of the well-being of leaders in the social sector may trickle down to their teams. Research-based evidence demonstrates that social sector practitioners benefit personally and professionally from purposefully attending to their well-being.This course will help participants take away perspectives, practices and skills, which nurture well- being in self, others, teams and organizations.
Course Outcomes
When the practices, perspectives and skills learnt in the program are applied in their lives, participants may experience one or more of the following outcomes:- Cope better with stress
- Recover more quickly from setbacks
- Cultivate healthier and more satisfying relationships - personal and professional
- Create a safe and supportive work environment
- Be more productive at work
Pre-requisites
The program is divided into two parts.- Part 1 would benefit any member of the partner organization keen to work on their well-being. It would help any member wanting to work on their personal and professional relationships.
- Part 2 would be suitable for participants who lead teams within their organizations and are able to influence organizational culture and structures.
It is recommended that at least 2-4 members from each organisation participate in the program together.
Participants can choose to do both parts in the same year or attend one part of the program without the other.
Expected Commitment
Part 1 will consist of five (5) days of learning sessions, followed by four weekly Practice Circles. After the learning sessions, participants are encouraged to apply some practices, perspectives, and skills in their personal and professional lives. Participants will re-engage with practices in the four online, weekly Practice Circles, each Practice Circle will be 75 minutes long.Part 2 will consist of four (4) days of learning sessions followed by four online, weekly Coaching Circles. Each Coaching Circle will be 75 minutes long.
Course Details
Working Towards Wellbeing is a two-part course. However, participants can attend one part of the program without the other or choose to do both parts together in the same year.- Part 1: Thriving Individuals (Self) and Thriving Relationships (Relationships)
- Part 2: Thriving Team Spaces (Organisation)
PART 1 – Thriving individuals: How to be in harmony with self? How to be resilient?
The “interior” condition” of the individual influences deeply how they show up in their lives. It is possible to understand, recognise and regulate emotions so that the “interior condition” of the individual is conducive and allows them to be the best version of themselves in both good and challenging times. Thriving relationships: How to be in harmony with others? How to create nurturing and supportive relationships?
We all want to have mutually enriching and satisfying relationships. When we struggle with a relationship, we believe that the fault lies with the other. To strengthen and enrich our relationships, we must turn the spotlight on ourselves – our choices, words, and actions. By shifting our perceptions, choices and behaviours, we can influence how others show up, thereby transforming our relationship.
Questions we will explore:
- What are some assumptions and beliefs that become barriers to nurturing relationships?
- How do I extend empathy and acceptance to others?
- How do I listen and communicate so that we can understand each other?
PART 2 – Thriving organizational spaces: How can we create collaborative, wellbeing-centred cultures in organisations?
The organisational container that people interact and work within can have a considerable impact on their work, productivity, relationships, and state of being. As a leader with influence, you can intentionally create a container that fosters inclusion, collaboration and enables well-being. However, given the day-to-day pressures and conflicting priorities, sometimes this can be a challenge. Some perspectives and practices can help us.
| Phases | Module | Activity | Mode of Delivery | Location |
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| Part 1 | Thriving Individuals (Self) and Thriving Relationships (Relationships) |
5-days of learning sessions to explore:
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In-person | Bengaluru |
| 4 weekly practice circles (75 mins each) | Online | |||
| Part 2 | Thriving Team Spaces (Organisation) |
4-days of learning sessions to explore:
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In-person | Bengaluru |
| 4 weekly coaching circles (75 mins each) | Online |
About The Resource Organization
Viridus Social Impact Solutions (VSIS): The vision of Viridus is to understand and work with organizations to help them navigate the complexities of social change. Currently, the work of Viridus focuses on three different strategic levers:- Well-being of individuals in organizational contexts
- Strategic organizational design and development
- Building capacity and capability of local self-governments in both rural and urban settings
- Personal mastery and well-being
- Development sector leadership
- Organization development
- Change management
- Self-development
- Program design, monitoring and evaluation
Course Facilitators
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Shashi Nair is interested in well-being for himself and others. He is a seeker, practitioner, and teacher in inward journeys of personal mastery, and outward journeys of systemic change in complex systems. An alumnus of IIT Madras and IIM Bangalore, Shashi has 27 years of experience in the corporate sector, and 13 years in the social sector. Shashi facilitates programs on well-being and personal mastery for CSOs. He is a certified facilitator of CBCT® (Cognitively Based Compassion Training). He is a co-initiator of the Well@Work Lab, and a Director of Viridus Social Impact Solutions. |
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Ruchi Ghose has over 30 years of work experience. Of this, the last 19 have been in education. In recent years her focus has shifted entirely to “well-being” for herself and others. She has a deep-rooted conviction that we can all learn to be happier and more well. She is especially interested in exploring ways in which schools can be sensitized and teachers can be capacitated to create positive socio-emotional environments and help children develop socio-emotionally. An alumnus of Calcutta University and University of California, Ruchi is certified by Emory University to facilitate CBCT® Programs and to train teachers in SEEL (Socio-Emotional and Ethical Learning). She is a Director at Viridus Social Impact Solutions. |
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Siva Sankar Kantheti is a teacher in inward journeys of personal mastery. He works in the areas of teacher education, personal mastery, Socio-Emotional and Ethical Learning and human well-being. Siva has over 14 years of experience in teaching and facilitating. At present, he is working intensively on exploring, designing and facilitating programs related to individual & organizational well-being, personal mastery and universal human values. He is a resource person for the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), University Grants Commission (UGC), Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), NIT Warangal, DSERT, Karnataka, and various social purpose organizations. He has completed master's programs in Education and Psychology, and he is a Socio-Emotional and Ethical (SEE) Learning facilitator certified by Emory University. |
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Niharika Sanyal is a Purpose Guide™ and Facilitator whose work serves to reclaim the wisdom of the heart and soul. Her work draws on embodied, intuitive practices that blend wisdom across the Shakti teachings of integral yoga, depth psychology and logotherapy. Formerly, Niharika served as an Associate Director at Purpose Guides Institute, USA. She has completed an Ed.M. in Human Development & Psychology from Harvard. Niharika’s calling is to know and serve love, and she is based in Auroville. |
Testimonials
Rizwan Ahmed, Founder-Member, Gubbachi Learning Community
“When I was recommended by my colleagues to join the workshop on well-being, I was in two minds. Should I or not? I was really happy that I did join. The entire program was very well curated and designed. The various aspects like situational role play analysis, the group activities, the self and organizational evaluation helped me understand what makes well-being important for both self and organization. I would definitely recommend every person to attend this program for self and organizational well-being, so that we genuinely spread well-being around us.”
Supriya Dey, Co-Founder, Vision Empower
"For me, the course provided a safe introspective space through insightful techniques. Well-researched course material and exceptional facilitators are some things that stood out during the training. Some key takeaways for me were the techniques to improve wellness based on my own past experiences and looking within using the rubrics shared. Some things that stood out about the Viridus facilitators were their sensitivity to individual privacy and recommendations without prescriptions. I would recommend this program to leaders because their individual wellness is often ignored.”
“When I was recommended by my colleagues to join the workshop on well-being, I was in two minds. Should I or not? I was really happy that I did join. The entire program was very well curated and designed. The various aspects like situational role play analysis, the group activities, the self and organizational evaluation helped me understand what makes well-being important for both self and organization. I would definitely recommend every person to attend this program for self and organizational well-being, so that we genuinely spread well-being around us.”
Supriya Dey, Co-Founder, Vision Empower
"For me, the course provided a safe introspective space through insightful techniques. Well-researched course material and exceptional facilitators are some things that stood out during the training. Some key takeaways for me were the techniques to improve wellness based on my own past experiences and looking within using the rubrics shared. Some things that stood out about the Viridus facilitators were their sensitivity to individual privacy and recommendations without prescriptions. I would recommend this program to leaders because their individual wellness is often ignored.”
