While we wait for Yude to respond I just remembered that somewhere around the place i have the full audio cassete recording of the SML course; and the book. So maybe one day i take another listen/read and see of thre is anything interesting to post.
What i do remember about the SML presentation is the lengthy preamble which basically relates the story of the birth of the SML Course (I wonder if anyone here has the recording or heard that story). Yes folks, there was a Shiv Baba's miracle in that. Amongst other things the introduction to the lecture series relates how Baba came up trumps just as the BKs were about to be tossed out of the business that they had been invited to. The purpose of said visit was to impart some teachings to the employees about how the BKWSU organisation
manages to operate/ co-operate/ inter-relate on so many levels without a single sign of discord or organisational failure.
The reason why they were nearly thrown out was because the company's employees had their own worshipful practices, guru etc, so they wondered if their boss had taken leave of his senses by inviting the white-clad God women to lecture them on ... you can guess cant you. Anyway as i said Baba came to the rescue and from that humble, seemingly inauspicious beginning we today have:
Self Management Leadership (2 DAY COURSE)
Are you managing your life
or are other people, situations & events
doing it for you?
A TWO day seminar
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How do you cope when everything you planned to happen doesn’t?
How do you plan for the future when everything around you is uncertain?
How do you rate your abilities at managing yourself and leading others during chaotic times?
International management consultants originally developed SML to assist those leading others through turbulent times.
The programe has been licensed to the Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University to facilitate individuals to develop their internal leadership skills through understanding of their purpose, vision and values. It provides the framework to discover these and to then fully support them.
SML provides a framework for personal life planning and re-engineering. It empowers the individual to realign with the changing environment and thereby develop greater self esteem and self control in terms of new attitudes, style and behavior. It provides the ‘tools’ to do this with relevant mental training and change management skills.
AIMS OF SML
To develop a clear focus for the next stage in your life and career
To take responsibility for your own life and to stop blaming others or circumstances
To take more personal responsibility for your ‘state of mind’ and emotions
To learn how to improve the overall quality of life.
To become a better leader with a clear purpose and strong values
Involves insightful lecture sessions, followed by personal reflection and small group work.
Results in a clear understanding of ones purpose, values and personal vision…and an action plan to live by these principles in the future
Provides insight in how to find new directions and strategies to deal with complex life and work situations.