| November 14-20 |
Spiritual Entrepreneurship |
H.G. Navina Nirada Prabhu |
Training course to find and establish your own inspiring spiritual enterprise. By following in the footsteps of Srila Prabhupada, every devotee can succeed by taking advantage of his secrets of effectiveness. Get trained by Navina Nirada Prabhu to develop focus and determination he possesses, and get rid of the barriers in dealing with people on any level.
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| November 21-27 |
An Effective Persuasive Agent of Change |
H.G. Urmila Devi |
When we want to move a society, a group, or an individual in a new direction, what are the effective tools of persuasion? We explore and practice methods that are both elegant and straightforward to apply. Become an expert change agent in terms of organizational culture, goals, values, and behavior. One of the greatest achievers among the senior devotees can help you to realize any unbelievable dream you have in serving Srila Prabhupada’s mission. Besides having doctorate in education she has mastery in NLP and number of other practical techniques and can reprogram you for success. |
| November 28 - December 4 |
Strategic Visioning and Execution, Authentic Leadership and Developing Charisma |
H.G. Padmalocana Krsna Prabhu |
(1) Transformational Leadership Framework, (2) Authentic Leadership and the concept of Vulnerability, (3) Beginning with Why to reach the heart – from purpose to impact, (4) Devotee Centricity (Learning from Customer Centricity in the Corporate World), (5) Innovation, Disruptive Innovation, Blue Ocean Strategy, Three Box Solution and Exercise, (6) Social Enterprise, (7) Innovation, Disruptive Innovation, Blue Ocean Strategy, Three Box Solution and Exercise (con’t), (8) Strategy Visioning and the Playing to Win Framework and Exercises, (9) Strategy for Social Enterprises and Exercises. It is a rare opportunity to learn the cutting edge strategies and tools coming directly from the research work of Harvard Business School. Normally it would be costing participants about 2000 USD a day. More than what we request our students to contribute for covering the costs of all our courses within two months. |
| December 5-11 |
Coach |
H.G. Doyal Gauranga Prabhu |
Coaching is the vital skill necessary for empowering others helping them to get unstock and achieving new heights.
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| December 12-18 |
Break |
| December 19-25 |
Vaishnava Perspectives on United Nations World Leadership |
H.G. Purusottama Krsna Prabhu |
How can ISKCON as a Civil Society Organization can get involved in the UN System as seen from an International Relations perspective? The course provides skills in diplomacy & negotiation, peace-building methodologies and International Relations theory. Knowledge will be shared about policy frameworks such as Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainable Development Goals, Climate Change and UN bodies: UN General Assembly, UN Environment Assembly and the Human Rights Council. One of the greatest achievers among the senior devotees can help you to realize any unbelievable dream you have in serving Srila Prabhupada’s mission. Besides having doctorate in education she has mastery in NLP and number of other practical techniques and can reprogram you for success. |
| December 26 - January 1 |
Dialogical vaishnavism |
H.H. Krishna Kshetra Swami |
The aim of this course is to explore various dimensions of dialogue as ways of fostering cultures of sharing across various boundaries, especially but not limited to real or imagined boundaries of religious identities and practices. Our driving question will be how each student can incorporate a dialogical, interreligious component in her or his current project development and as a component of one’s personal spiritual practice. |
| January 2-8 |
Communications |
H.G. Anuttama Prabhu |
We know that Srila Prabhupada was an ideal and powerful communicator as evidenced by his books, lectures and the number of followers he attracted. But we often fail to acknowledge the interpersonal relationships he built with opinion leaders outside of ISKCON. If we don't understand that aspect of his leadership, how can we follow in his footsteps or impact the world via our various fields of expertise? Looking first at Prabhupada's example, we'll study essential principles and skills required to influence the world including effective listening and speaking, strategizing, networking, building win-win relationships, and mastering oft-feared media interview. Communication is the essential skill for any leader interested in success. Anuttama prabhu is a world expert in this field teaching everyone the most essential principles of communication in a fun and easy way. |
| January 9-15 |
Break |
| January 16-22 |
Communicate to unlock collaboration |
Tony Beck |
Present your project with confidence and conviction. An online practical course, using role plays and simulation exercises. (1) Identify and practice the key factor of “impactful communication” (2) Gain self-awareness of your strengths and areas for improvement (3) Develop a step by step structured approach to present your project (4) Capitalize on objections or resistance to communicate at a higher level. |
| January 23-29 |
Mediation |
H.G. Vrajalila Devi |
Conflicts are everywhere, it is almost impossible to avoid conflicting viewpoints. However, conflicts are not necessarily inherently negative. Given that most human beings operate according to the way in which they understand the world, it is important to have understanding of one's personal worldview in order to address our ability to resolve conflicts. In this course we will explore, our personal worldview, the types, causes, stages, consequences, how to understand and handle conflicts in order to navigate positive resolutions. A rare opportunity to penetrate the secrets of mediation and mentoring from one of the most famous experts in this field, whose valuable services are sought out by government officials in more than 10 leading countries of the world. |
| January 30 - February 5 |
Faithful Innovations |
H.G. Damodara Prabhu |
How might we effectively introduce innovations and change - so as to ensure that ISKCON remains relevant, vital and incisive (addressing emerging developments both within the Society and the world at large), influence others to adopt such innovations and changes and remain faithful to the principles laid down by Srila Prabhupada? This 3-day intensive explores tried and tested tools that you can employ for good effect in making a difference in the world. Damodara Prabhu is not only excellent teacher and trainer but also very effective personal coach who will help you to create a step by step process for realizing your dream. |
| February 6-12 |
Working With the Government Programs |
H.G. Pancaratna Prabhu |
Learn the secrets of collaboration and funding from all potential partners to help you succeed with your project. Pancaratna Prabhu was instrumental in creating “Mayapur Vikas Sanga” which serves more than one million local residents in Nadia district for more than 10 years and he helped to collect about one million USD to champion this project. He will reveal secrets behind creating successful projects. |
