Bishop Desmond Tutu is known globally for his leadership in the fight against apartheid in South Africa and his advocacy for forgiveness and reconciliation. As the Archbishop of Cape Town, Tutu was a vocal critic of apartheid and promoted non-violent resistance. He chaired South Africa's Truth and Reconciliation Commission following the end of apartheid to document human rights abuses and promote healing. Tutu's moral philosophy emphasizes speaking truth to power, forgiveness, and restoring justice and human dignity for both victims and oppressors.
This portfolio provides an overview of Melissa Jay's skills and experiences in areas related to creativity, communication, and marketing. It includes examples of her conceptualizing design projects through thumbnails, organizing schedules and workplans, writing press releases, conducting research through interviews and focus groups, creating posters, logos, and print publications, and developing web and email content. The portfolio aims to showcase Melissa's diverse and interconnected skills that she has acquired over time and her passion for creative work.
This document provides information on various topics related to buying a home. It includes articles on reasons to buy a home now rather than wait, the importance of hiring a professional real estate agent, projected increases in home prices and mortgage interest rates over the next few years, and the financial benefits of homeownership compared to renting. The document is aimed at educating potential homebuyers on current housing market conditions and factors to consider when purchasing a property.
The leading health system launched a major initiative to upgrade its electronic medical records to EPIC, a customized EMR solution. This required upgrading over 6,000 devices to Windows 7 to meet EPIC's requirements. Spencer Thomas Group was contracted to manage the large-scale hardware and software upgrade project, conducting an assessment, developing a plan, and providing an experienced team to complete the upgrade on time and within budget with minimal disruption.
Andri Yanto is applying for an IT position. He has a Bachelor's degree in Informatics Management from Gunadarma University with a GPA of 2.89/4. He has over 10 years of experience as an IT system engineer working on projects for oil and gas, state-owned, government, and private companies. His skills include Microsoft technologies, virtualization, networking, hardware, and programming languages. He is looking for new opportunities to utilize his skills and experience.
1) The document analyzes factors affecting tourist satisfaction in South Khorasan Province, Iran using the TOPSIS technique.
2) It ranks 25 factors based on surveys of tourists, finding that information quality for tourists had the highest score of 0.861, while life and financial safety and environmental calmness also ranked highly.
3) The study aims to measure tourist satisfaction levels and prioritize influential factors to improve religious tourism in the region.
This portfolio provides an overview of Melissa Jay's skills and experiences in areas related to creativity, communication, and marketing. It includes examples of her conceptualizing design projects through thumbnails, organizing schedules and workplans, writing press releases, conducting research through interviews and focus groups, creating posters, logos, and print publications, and developing web and email content. The portfolio aims to showcase Melissa's diverse and interconnected skills that she has acquired over time and her passion for creative work.
This document provides information on various topics related to buying a home. It includes articles on reasons to buy a home now rather than wait, the importance of hiring a professional real estate agent, projected increases in home prices and mortgage interest rates over the next few years, and the financial benefits of homeownership compared to renting. The document is aimed at educating potential homebuyers on current housing market conditions and factors to consider when purchasing a property.
The leading health system launched a major initiative to upgrade its electronic medical records to EPIC, a customized EMR solution. This required upgrading over 6,000 devices to Windows 7 to meet EPIC's requirements. Spencer Thomas Group was contracted to manage the large-scale hardware and software upgrade project, conducting an assessment, developing a plan, and providing an experienced team to complete the upgrade on time and within budget with minimal disruption.
Andri Yanto is applying for an IT position. He has a Bachelor's degree in Informatics Management from Gunadarma University with a GPA of 2.89/4. He has over 10 years of experience as an IT system engineer working on projects for oil and gas, state-owned, government, and private companies. His skills include Microsoft technologies, virtualization, networking, hardware, and programming languages. He is looking for new opportunities to utilize his skills and experience.
1) The document analyzes factors affecting tourist satisfaction in South Khorasan Province, Iran using the TOPSIS technique.
2) It ranks 25 factors based on surveys of tourists, finding that information quality for tourists had the highest score of 0.861, while life and financial safety and environmental calmness also ranked highly.
3) The study aims to measure tourist satisfaction levels and prioritize influential factors to improve religious tourism in the region.
This document summarizes the experiences of a parent, Fanny Heninger, whose two daughters were diagnosed with profound hearing loss as infants. When Fanny first learned of her oldest daughter's diagnosis, the doctor emphasized the positive outlook of John Tracy Clinic's parent-centered programs and that her daughter could still learn to listen and talk. Fanny immersed herself in JTC's Parent-Infant Correspondence Program and maintained a positive perspective. Her second daughter was also diagnosed with hearing loss at birth. Both daughters have succeeded in mainstream schools using listening and spoken language with the support of JTC's programs. Fanny stays connected with JTC to share her inspiring story with other families.
Popplet is a mind-mapping tool that allows students and teachers to visually organize information by creating "popples" or nodes that can be connected, moved around, and customized in various ways. It supports adding text, images, drawings, and links. Popplet can be used free on computers or on iPads through an app. The document discusses how Popplet can help visual learners, allows for collaboration, and provides examples of how it could be used in classrooms across grades and subjects.
Prezentacja Doroty Woźnicy w ramach bloku "Po godzinach – edukacja nieformalna w bibliotece" w trakcie czwartego ogólnopolskiego kongresu bibliotek publicznych "Biblioteka pełna ludzi", 21-22 października 2013 r.
Suren Kuppili is a software engineer seeking a position that allows him to utilize his skills and experience. He has over 6 years of experience in Microsoft technologies such as .NET and SharePoint. His experience includes developing web applications, working on various projects for clients like Chevron, and developing an HRMS system. He is proficient in C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, and technologies like JavaScript and jQuery.
This PowerPoint is for Section B revision for the WJEC Film Studies AS Level exam. It is good to have some information about your 'star' if you're answering the star question. But the best way to revise for this section is to watch British films featuring your star actor/actress and writing practice questions.
Evaluating the Legacy of Archbishop Desmond TutuPeter Hammond
Desmond Tutu, who passed away in 2021, was a prominent anti-apartheid activist in South Africa. However, his legacy is complex, as he also supported controversial issues like abortion, LGBTQ rights, and criticized biblical teachings. While praised for fighting racial injustice, some argue he undermined other principles like the sanctity of life and biblical authority. The document examines both Tutu's role in ending apartheid, and criticisms of his stances on other social and theological issues.
Desmond Tutu was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian born in 1931 in South Africa. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his role in the anti-apartheid movement and advocating for racial reconciliation in South Africa. Throughout his life, Tutu advocated for human rights causes around the world, including founding the Desmond Tutu Peace Center in Cape Town in 2000 and speaking out against the Iraq War. He received both praise and criticism for his activism and views.
Messages of condolences from around the world about the impact of the life of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Universal Peace Federation, who died on September 3, 2012 at the age of 92.
Lhamo Thondup was born in 1935 in Tibet and was identified at age 2 as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama. He was given the name Tenzin Gyatso and became the 14th Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Dalai Lamas are believed to be reincarnations of the Buddhist deity Avalokitesvara and choose to reincarnate to benefit humanity. In 1989, the Dalai Lama won the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent efforts regarding Tibetan autonomy and environmental issues. He advocates for Tibetan independence and global human rights and ethics in leadership.
The document discusses perspectives on life from several religious and spiritual traditions. Buddha taught that a pure, unselfish life free from attachment was key to freedom. Lao Tzu emphasized simplicity and living in harmony with nature's laws. Confucius saw life as comprising three stages requiring different virtues. Muhammad viewed life as unified with God at the center. Gandhi advocated simple living. De La Salle saw teachers' role as cultivating virtues to fulfill humanity's destiny. Overall, the perspectives emphasize virtues, simplicity, purpose and unity, though expressed differently across traditions.
Contextualization and Observation of Kwanzaa by African ViewsWale Idris Ajibade
Peace on Earth.
Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season to those who celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, or perhaps Diwali or Eid, I celebrate with you, and I wish you a new year filled with peace and happiness.
A World of Good Wishes.
One of the real joys this holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you and wish you the very best for the new year. I’d like to invite you to celebrate Kwanzaa with us. The presentation has detail information on Kwanzaa and how we at African contextualize and observe this occasion.
Enjoy the presentation!
Happy Kwanzaa.
Sincerely,
Wale Idris Ajibade
African Views
“"Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative opacity." ~ Frantz Fanon”
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech on August 28, 1963 in Washington D.C. during the March on Washington. He spoke to an audience of 250,000 people and a national television and radio audience, aiming to encourage hope and equality for African Americans. King delivered the speech to dramatize the shameful conditions of segregation and discrimination. He used repetition of phrases like "I have a dream" and "let freedom ring" to engage the audience and declare his vision of a united country with freedom and equality for all.
Environmentalism And Other Isms ( And Ists )Sharon Lee
Environmentalism has occurred in waves in Canada throughout its development. As the country rapidly industrialized and depleted resources, private organizations formed to control and protect resources. Over time, these groups reshaped in response to changing industrial demands and landscapes. It is important to understand how Canadian environmentalism has evolved in the context of the country's growth and transformation.
The document discusses Mark Trotter's view that the biblical story of the Exodus has universal meaning and relevance because it represents humanity's shared desire to overcome hardship and oppression and attain freedom. Specifically, the Exodus story symbolizes the human experiences of slavery, bondage, and difficulties, as well as the longing for liberation, freedom, and an improved life. As such, the story can unite all people regardless of their backgrounds, as everyone has faced some form of human constraints at some point in their lives.
This document is a report by Dr. Mary Gendler summarizing her work with the Tibetan exile community in India from 1995-2010 introducing elements of strategic nonviolent struggle. It includes an introduction by Dr. Gendler and Rabbi Everett Gendler describing their work running educational seminars on active nonviolence for Tibetan students. The report aims to provide insights into how young Tibetans view nonviolence and their thoughts on maintaining Tibetan culture and advancing their cause of freedom amid China's occupation of Tibet. It contains feedback and questions from Tibetan student participants on using nonviolence to struggle for Tibetan rights and autonomy.
The document summarizes the week-long training on active nonviolence that participants from the University of Alabama at Birmingham attended at the ANEC office in Dharamsala, India. It provides comments from each of the participants on how the training impacted them. Key points include:
- Participants learned about the severity of the situation in Tibet and want to help preserve Tibetan culture and religion.
- The training taught not just theories of nonviolence but also practical applications for everyday life, like making conscious lifestyle choices.
- Active nonviolence ideas can truly be applied to everyday problems and inspired new approaches to conflicts.
- Words from an ANEC trainer on active nonviolent social action reson
Mystic as Prophet: The Deep Freedom of Thomas Merton and Howard ThurmanJonathan Dunnemann
Perhaps the rarest of all human beings is the mystic as prophet. There are few who have successfully combined a life of contemplation with a prophetic call to social justice. Howard Thurman (1900-81) and Thomas Merton (1915-68) are two such individuals. As beacons of light in a world clouded by violence, war and racial bigotry, this African-American minister, and this Trappist monk, have illumined the way for many.
Spiritual growth study school of the northBarry Petrucci
This document provides an overview of a spiritual growth study session focused on 1, 2, and 3 John. The session explores themes of walking in God's light, practicing truth with love, and embracing a beloved community. It discusses early Christian conflicts and challenges participants to consider what divides their own church and how to foster koinonia, or fellowship. The session also highlights perspectives on community from diverse faith leaders and encourages participants to step outside their comfort zone to build beloved community through love and service.
This document provides a summary of Thich Nhat Hanh's book "Living Buddha, Living Christ" in 3 sentences:
Thich Nhat Hanh explores the parallels between Buddhism and Christianity, especially the teachings of Buddha and Jesus Christ, while also pointing out elements of Christian tradition that have fostered intolerance. He disagrees with the notion that Christianity alone provides salvation, stating this view excludes dialogue and promotes discrimination. The introduction further discusses the discovery of ancient Christian gospels in Egypt revealing a diversity of early Christian traditions.
This document summarizes the experiences of a parent, Fanny Heninger, whose two daughters were diagnosed with profound hearing loss as infants. When Fanny first learned of her oldest daughter's diagnosis, the doctor emphasized the positive outlook of John Tracy Clinic's parent-centered programs and that her daughter could still learn to listen and talk. Fanny immersed herself in JTC's Parent-Infant Correspondence Program and maintained a positive perspective. Her second daughter was also diagnosed with hearing loss at birth. Both daughters have succeeded in mainstream schools using listening and spoken language with the support of JTC's programs. Fanny stays connected with JTC to share her inspiring story with other families.
Popplet is a mind-mapping tool that allows students and teachers to visually organize information by creating "popples" or nodes that can be connected, moved around, and customized in various ways. It supports adding text, images, drawings, and links. Popplet can be used free on computers or on iPads through an app. The document discusses how Popplet can help visual learners, allows for collaboration, and provides examples of how it could be used in classrooms across grades and subjects.
Prezentacja Doroty Woźnicy w ramach bloku "Po godzinach – edukacja nieformalna w bibliotece" w trakcie czwartego ogólnopolskiego kongresu bibliotek publicznych "Biblioteka pełna ludzi", 21-22 października 2013 r.
Suren Kuppili is a software engineer seeking a position that allows him to utilize his skills and experience. He has over 6 years of experience in Microsoft technologies such as .NET and SharePoint. His experience includes developing web applications, working on various projects for clients like Chevron, and developing an HRMS system. He is proficient in C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server, and technologies like JavaScript and jQuery.
This PowerPoint is for Section B revision for the WJEC Film Studies AS Level exam. It is good to have some information about your 'star' if you're answering the star question. But the best way to revise for this section is to watch British films featuring your star actor/actress and writing practice questions.
Evaluating the Legacy of Archbishop Desmond TutuPeter Hammond
Desmond Tutu, who passed away in 2021, was a prominent anti-apartheid activist in South Africa. However, his legacy is complex, as he also supported controversial issues like abortion, LGBTQ rights, and criticized biblical teachings. While praised for fighting racial injustice, some argue he undermined other principles like the sanctity of life and biblical authority. The document examines both Tutu's role in ending apartheid, and criticisms of his stances on other social and theological issues.
Desmond Tutu was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian born in 1931 in South Africa. He received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 for his role in the anti-apartheid movement and advocating for racial reconciliation in South Africa. Throughout his life, Tutu advocated for human rights causes around the world, including founding the Desmond Tutu Peace Center in Cape Town in 2000 and speaking out against the Iraq War. He received both praise and criticism for his activism and views.
Messages of condolences from around the world about the impact of the life of Rev. Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Universal Peace Federation, who died on September 3, 2012 at the age of 92.
Lhamo Thondup was born in 1935 in Tibet and was identified at age 2 as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama. He was given the name Tenzin Gyatso and became the 14th Dalai Lama, the highest spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Dalai Lamas are believed to be reincarnations of the Buddhist deity Avalokitesvara and choose to reincarnate to benefit humanity. In 1989, the Dalai Lama won the Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent efforts regarding Tibetan autonomy and environmental issues. He advocates for Tibetan independence and global human rights and ethics in leadership.
The document discusses perspectives on life from several religious and spiritual traditions. Buddha taught that a pure, unselfish life free from attachment was key to freedom. Lao Tzu emphasized simplicity and living in harmony with nature's laws. Confucius saw life as comprising three stages requiring different virtues. Muhammad viewed life as unified with God at the center. Gandhi advocated simple living. De La Salle saw teachers' role as cultivating virtues to fulfill humanity's destiny. Overall, the perspectives emphasize virtues, simplicity, purpose and unity, though expressed differently across traditions.
Contextualization and Observation of Kwanzaa by African ViewsWale Idris Ajibade
Peace on Earth.
Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season to those who celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, or perhaps Diwali or Eid, I celebrate with you, and I wish you a new year filled with peace and happiness.
A World of Good Wishes.
One of the real joys this holiday season is the opportunity to say thank you and wish you the very best for the new year. I’d like to invite you to celebrate Kwanzaa with us. The presentation has detail information on Kwanzaa and how we at African contextualize and observe this occasion.
Enjoy the presentation!
Happy Kwanzaa.
Sincerely,
Wale Idris Ajibade
African Views
“"Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative opacity." ~ Frantz Fanon”
Martin Luther King Jr. delivered the iconic "I Have a Dream" speech on August 28, 1963 in Washington D.C. during the March on Washington. He spoke to an audience of 250,000 people and a national television and radio audience, aiming to encourage hope and equality for African Americans. King delivered the speech to dramatize the shameful conditions of segregation and discrimination. He used repetition of phrases like "I have a dream" and "let freedom ring" to engage the audience and declare his vision of a united country with freedom and equality for all.
Environmentalism And Other Isms ( And Ists )Sharon Lee
Environmentalism has occurred in waves in Canada throughout its development. As the country rapidly industrialized and depleted resources, private organizations formed to control and protect resources. Over time, these groups reshaped in response to changing industrial demands and landscapes. It is important to understand how Canadian environmentalism has evolved in the context of the country's growth and transformation.
The document discusses Mark Trotter's view that the biblical story of the Exodus has universal meaning and relevance because it represents humanity's shared desire to overcome hardship and oppression and attain freedom. Specifically, the Exodus story symbolizes the human experiences of slavery, bondage, and difficulties, as well as the longing for liberation, freedom, and an improved life. As such, the story can unite all people regardless of their backgrounds, as everyone has faced some form of human constraints at some point in their lives.
This document is a report by Dr. Mary Gendler summarizing her work with the Tibetan exile community in India from 1995-2010 introducing elements of strategic nonviolent struggle. It includes an introduction by Dr. Gendler and Rabbi Everett Gendler describing their work running educational seminars on active nonviolence for Tibetan students. The report aims to provide insights into how young Tibetans view nonviolence and their thoughts on maintaining Tibetan culture and advancing their cause of freedom amid China's occupation of Tibet. It contains feedback and questions from Tibetan student participants on using nonviolence to struggle for Tibetan rights and autonomy.
The document summarizes the week-long training on active nonviolence that participants from the University of Alabama at Birmingham attended at the ANEC office in Dharamsala, India. It provides comments from each of the participants on how the training impacted them. Key points include:
- Participants learned about the severity of the situation in Tibet and want to help preserve Tibetan culture and religion.
- The training taught not just theories of nonviolence but also practical applications for everyday life, like making conscious lifestyle choices.
- Active nonviolence ideas can truly be applied to everyday problems and inspired new approaches to conflicts.
- Words from an ANEC trainer on active nonviolent social action reson
Mystic as Prophet: The Deep Freedom of Thomas Merton and Howard ThurmanJonathan Dunnemann
Perhaps the rarest of all human beings is the mystic as prophet. There are few who have successfully combined a life of contemplation with a prophetic call to social justice. Howard Thurman (1900-81) and Thomas Merton (1915-68) are two such individuals. As beacons of light in a world clouded by violence, war and racial bigotry, this African-American minister, and this Trappist monk, have illumined the way for many.
Spiritual growth study school of the northBarry Petrucci
This document provides an overview of a spiritual growth study session focused on 1, 2, and 3 John. The session explores themes of walking in God's light, practicing truth with love, and embracing a beloved community. It discusses early Christian conflicts and challenges participants to consider what divides their own church and how to foster koinonia, or fellowship. The session also highlights perspectives on community from diverse faith leaders and encourages participants to step outside their comfort zone to build beloved community through love and service.
This document provides a summary of Thich Nhat Hanh's book "Living Buddha, Living Christ" in 3 sentences:
Thich Nhat Hanh explores the parallels between Buddhism and Christianity, especially the teachings of Buddha and Jesus Christ, while also pointing out elements of Christian tradition that have fostered intolerance. He disagrees with the notion that Christianity alone provides salvation, stating this view excludes dialogue and promotes discrimination. The introduction further discusses the discovery of ancient Christian gospels in Egypt revealing a diversity of early Christian traditions.
The document provides background and context for an upcoming discussion at the University of Jerusalem examining how Christian doctrines influenced attitudes towards Judaism. It will involve key figures playing roles as defendants, prosecutors, and judges. The discussion aims to determine whether the Gospels can be held responsible for the persecution of Jews throughout history by influencing beliefs and politics in a negative way. The prosecutor Cohen argues that the Gospels tried to establish a new religious movement after the destruction of Jerusalem by portraying Jews negatively, though the defendants Matthew dispute this was their intention. The discussion seeks historical truth over assigning guilt.
M. Fethullah Gulen is an Islamic scholar, thinker, and writer from Turkey. He has written over 40 books and thousands of articles promoting interfaith dialogue, education, and social justice. He believes that providing quality education for all is key to promoting tolerance and respect for human rights. Through the educational organizations he has inspired, Gulen has established many schools worldwide. He advocates for democracy and dialogue between religions and cultures as the path toward peace. Gulen has met with various religious and political leaders to encourage understanding between faiths and help resolve conflicts.
This document summarizes Gene Sharp's influence and ideas on nonviolent revolution. It describes how Sharp, a little-known American intellectual, wrote practical guides on nonviolent resistance that have inspired dissident movements around the world seeking to topple autocratic regimes through nonviolent civil disobedience. Specifically, it notes that Sharp's book "From Dictatorship to Democracy" was downloaded and influenced youth activists in Egypt who helped spark the recent uprising through their strategic use of nonviolent protest tactics described by Sharp. Though shy and unassuming, Sharp's theoretical frameworks and teachings have had a profound real-world impact in empowering peaceful democratic movements globally.
The Dalai Lama accepts the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the Tibetan people and advocates for nonviolence. He recognizes the prize as tribute to Gandhi and accepts it to bring attention to Tibet, which faces destruction of its culture and identity under Chinese occupation. While negotiations have been proposed, China has not responded positively. Any relationship between Tibet and China must be based on equality, respect, trust and mutual benefit. As a Buddhist monk, the Dalai Lama's concern extends to all beings and addresses the need for environmental protection and a sense of universal responsibility.
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LDR 7980 Capstone Essay Four Assignment Ethics and LeadershipArdavan Shahroodi
This document provides an analysis of ethics and leadership in organizations. It discusses how the modern organization structure can deprive employees of engagement needed for ethical development. Researchers found unethical decisions often stem from pressure from managers and lack of support from executives. The document recommends leaders develop strong value systems, avoid oversimplifying problems, be objective in evaluations, and seek diverse perspectives to make ethical decisions. Cultivating an authentic culture of engagement between leaders and followers is key to sustainable ethics.
LDR 7980 Capstone Essay Three Assignment Influencing Motivating and Leading t...Ardavan Shahroodi
The document discusses influencing, motivating, and leading knowledge workers. It defines knowledge workers as highly educated employees who contribute through specialized knowledge rather than manual labor. While knowledge workers are increasingly seen as the main source of competitive advantage, organizations struggle to measure their value and understand how to empower them. The document argues that knowledge workers respond best to leadership that inspires trust, clarifies purpose, aligns systems to support goals, and unleashes talent through individual support and setting an example. An effective performance review system focuses on skills development rather than decisions about pay. Overall, organizations must transition to a new model that recognizes all employees, including so-called unskilled workers, as potential knowledge workers in order to fully benefit from their human
There are several reasons why women are underrepresented in elite leadership roles. First, women's family responsibilities often force them to leave their careers voluntarily, and it can be difficult to return or regain their previous status. Additionally, women are less likely than men to promote themselves for leadership positions due to gender biases and social pressures. Finally, prevalent gender stereotypes associate women with communal rather than agentic leadership traits, resulting in prejudice that views women as less qualified than men for elite roles.
LDR 6135 Paper One Case Analysis of Values in Tension ArticleArdavan Shahroodi
The document summarizes the key points of the article "Values in Tension: Ethics Away from Home" by Thomas Donaldson. It discusses two approaches to dealing with ethical dilemmas abroad - cultural relativism and ethical imperialism. However, Donaldson proposes following three core principles instead: respect for core human values, respect for local traditions, and understanding that context matters. He provides examples of core human values like human dignity, basic rights, and good citizenship. The document also discusses how companies can establish codes of conduct and reward ethical behavior to operate ethically abroad while respecting different cultures.
LDR 6135 Student Research Paper Corporate Social ResponsibilityArdavan Shahroodi
This document provides an overview of corporate social responsibility (CSR) including definitions, theories, and arguments for and against CSR. It discusses how there is no universally agreed upon definition of CSR and presents definitions from various sources. It also summarizes different theoretical approaches that categorize theories of CSR as well as arguments made by prominent thinkers like Milton Friedman that the sole responsibility of businesses is to maximize profits for shareholders. The document provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the topic of CSR.
HRM 6045 Research Paper Why Change Efforts Fail Within OrganizationsArdavan Shahroodi
1) The document discusses Kotter's 8-step model for leading organizational change and why change efforts often fail. It analyzes each step in Kotter's model, using examples from PepsiCo's diversity strategy.
2) Establishing urgency, creating a guiding coalition, developing a vision and communicating the vision are some of the critical early steps. Failures at these stages are common reasons for change efforts to falter.
3) Effective communication is key - it must go beyond a single meeting and involve multiple opportunities to disseminate information through words and visible leadership support of the new vision.
How the vision of the founder can impact culture years after the company is f...Ardavan Shahroodi
The founder's vision can impact an organization's culture years later through six primary embedding mechanisms: (1) what leaders pay systematic attention to, (2) how they react to crises, (3) their visible behaviors, (4) how they allocate rewards and status, (5) who they hire and promote, and (6) how they deal with disagreements. These messages become embedded through six secondary articulation and reinforcement mechanisms over time: organizational design, structure, rituals, physical space, stories, and formal statements. In mature organizations, the secondary mechanisms act to reinforce and maintain the founder's assumptions even as new leaders take over.
Best Practices in Creating and Using Employee Survey Feedback Data as a Means...Ardavan Shahroodi
This document summarizes best practices for using employee survey feedback to improve retention and engagement. It discusses how competently designed surveys can provide valuable insight into organizational dynamics. Surveys should focus on questions that are essential to understanding how employees feel about their workplace. Proper design includes involving cross-functional teams, learning from past surveys, and communicating frequently with stakeholders before, during and after the survey process. The document also provides examples of how companies like Heinz and Astellas Pharma have successfully used survey data to implement policies to attract top talent and create dynamic work environments.
This document discusses developing effective mentoring programs in organizations. It defines mentoring as an extended relationship where a more experienced mentor transfers knowledge to a less experienced mentee. Effective programs improve employee engagement, productivity, diversity and retention. The document outlines steps to create a program, including assessing organizational goals, selecting mentors and mentees, matching pairs, and providing training and feedback. It emphasizes the voluntary nature and emphasizes allowing all, especially underrepresented groups, to participate. Programs should be measured through surveys and comparing metrics of participants versus non-participants.
The document discusses trends in the use of employee self-service technology in human resources. It describes how self-service systems have evolved from mainframe computers that automated basic HR functions to modern web-based and mobile platforms that allow employees to independently access and update their personal information, benefits, training records, and other employment-related data. The document also examines how social networking and dashboard technologies have expanded the scope of self-service HR to include communication, engagement, and strategic workforce analytics. While self-service systems provide benefits to both employees and employers, the document notes they also present risks like security breaches and legal liabilities that companies must mitigate through clear policies and procedures.
Intern Anti-Discrimination and Fair Labor Standards Act Training Overview HRM...Ardavan Shahroodi
This document provides an overview and training on anti-discrimination laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act for interns at A New Day, Inc. It discusses key principles from an employment law course including sustainability, responsibility, respect, fairness and compassion. It then summarizes laws prohibiting discrimination based on age, disability, equal pay, genetic information, and national origin. The document emphasizes complying with both the letter and spirit of anti-discrimination laws to avoid litigation and protect employees.
Anti-Discrimination Laws In United States and United KingdomArdavan Shahroodi
The document provides an overview and comparison of anti-discrimination laws in the United States and United Kingdom. It notes that while the US was earlier to enact substantive anti-discrimination legislation, the UK has narrowed this gap in recent years through laws like the 2010 Equality Act. Both countries rely on anti-discrimination statutes and agencies to address unequal treatment in employment, though class action lawsuits remain rare in the UK. The document also analyzes differences in the conceptual approaches taken by the two countries, such as the UK referring to disparate treatment as "direct discrimination" rather than using that term.
HMG 6110 Final Term Paper Important Historical and Current Trends in Health C...Ardavan Shahroodi
This document discusses important historical and current trends in the U.S. healthcare system that have led to demands for change. It outlines how healthcare costs have risen unsustainably over time, with total expenditures increasing from $73 billion in 1970 to $2.5 trillion in 2009. Specific programs like Medicare and Medicaid have also seen dramatic cost increases. Attempts to control costs through managed care plans were initially successful but failed to adequately address quality and patient satisfaction issues over the long run. The reforms in the Affordable Care Act aim to address longstanding problems around coverage, costs, and quality.
An Opinion on the U. S. Supreme Court Decision on the Affordable Care ActArdavan Shahroodi
The document provides an analysis of the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act. It argues that the Court's ruling was well-reasoned and respected the Constitution. The Court found that while Congress cannot mandate commerce, it can impose a tax penalty for not having health insurance. Additionally, the Court found that Congress cannot coerce states into expanding Medicaid by threatening to take away existing Medicaid funds. Overall, the author argues the Court interpreted the Constitution moderately and maintained its credibility despite political controversy surrounding the ACA.
Elements of the Health Care Eco-Sytem that Pose as Barriers to Care Week 5 Wr...Ardavan Shahroodi
This document discusses several barriers to healthcare access in the United States. It first examines the lack of health insurance, noting that around 17% of Americans were uninsured in 2009. Other barriers discussed include the type of insurance coverage (HMOs had better outcomes than fee-for-service or Medicaid), out-of-pocket costs deterring necessary care, Medicaid providing inadequate access and quality of care due to low reimbursement rates, and racial disparities resulting in worse treatment and outcomes for non-white groups. The Affordable Care Act aims to reduce many of these barriers through expanding insurance coverage and improving Medicaid.
Historical factors that have influenced health care, Health ManagementArdavan Shahroodi
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Bishop Desmond Tutu, Northeastern University, Developing Leadership Capabilities, Final Version, 1500 Words
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Bishop Desmond Tutu
A Global leader of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Ardavan A. Shahroodi
Northeastern University
Developing Leadership Capabilities
Friday, January 25, 2013
Professor John Ellsworth
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Abstract
Bishop Desmond Tutu is known as a global leader whose moral authority and organizational
stature has always been at the service of the discriminated and the oppressed. Whether as a
courageous critic of the inhumane system of Apartheid or a voice of caring on behalf of the
forgotten AIDS patients the world over, Bishop Tutu’s message of salvation based on truth,
forgiveness and reconciliation are a place of refuge for those who are in suffering. This paper
begins with a biographical sketch and subsequently moves to an analysis of the leadership
philosophy of Bishop Tutu. The next section in the paper is devoted to a discussion of the moral
perspectives that form the core of this leader’s values and also presents a particular heart
wrenching challenge encountered during Bishop Tutu’s lifetime. The paper ends with offering
the motivation for selecting Bishop Tutu and the corresponding concepts that relate to the
writer’s own leadership role.
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Bishop Desmond Tutu
A Global Leader of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
During the harshest years of Apartheid in the country of South Africa, Bishop Desmond
Tutu’s outraged voice on behalf of the oppressed brought the world’s attention to the suffering of
the black people in that country. This voice that could not be silenced also brought solace to a
population that faced a brutal existence ranging from forced relocations within one’s own
country to a complete lack of economic opportunity. As passionate a truthful critic of injustice,
Bishop Tutu’s enduring message and the central theme of his ministry has always been that
human salvation and healing is only possible through forgiveness and reconciliation between the
victim and the oppressor.
Biography
Desmond Mpilo Tutu was born in 1931 and his formative years were spent in a South
Africa where blacks were deprived of the most basic rights of citizenship such as the right to
vote or the right to live in a place of one’s own choosing. South Africa’s official policy of race
segregation called Apartheid had forced millions of blacks into specific areas of the country
where poverty and economic deprivation had created a permanent underclass living in misery
and in constant fear of legally sanctioned persecution.
In pursuing his goal of endeavoring “to do something to improve the life of his
disenfranchised people” (Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Forging Equality in South Africa, para. 3)
Bishop Tutu embarked on the path of becoming an Anglican priest. This road eventually saw
him in 1986 being chosen as the Archbishop of Cape Town placing him at the head of the
Anglican Church in South Africa and from 1987 to 1997 he held the position of the president of
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the All Africa Council of Churches. As Bishop Tutu rose in prominence within his country he
also became known internationally as an uncompromising voice against the injustice and
inhumanity of the system of Apartheid in his homeland. In reflecting on his courageous stance
against Apartheid, Bishop Tutu stated that “I realized that I had been given a platform that was
not really available to many blacks and most of our leaders were either now in chains or in exile.
And I said, “Well, I’m going to use this to seek to try to articulate our aspirations and the
anguishes of our people” (Desmond Tutu biography, Rise to Prominence, para. 3).
In 1984, Bishop Tutu was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace for being an
uncompromising leader against the system of Apartheid in South Africa. The fall of Apartheid
in South Africa came in the 1990s. Bishop Tutu in 1994 was designated as the Chair of the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) that was established in order to document for
history the awful events of the Apartheid era. Bishop Tutu is recognized the world over as
“South Africa’s moral conscience” (About Desmond Tutu, 1990s, para. 9) and an untiring voice
speaking on behalf of human rights, the poor, the destitute and the sufferings of AIDS patients.
Leadership Philosophy and Style
We may observe a number of concepts form our readings and class discussions prevalent
in the leadership philosophy and style of Bishop Desmond Tutu. In taking into consideration
Blake and McCanse’s Leadership Grid (as cited in Northouse, 2013) that has been designed in
order to “explain how leaders help organizations to reach their purposes through two factors:
concern for production and concern for people” (Northouse, 2013, p. 78) we observe that Bishop
Tutu possesses a “Team Management (9, 9)” (p. 81) style that “places a strong emphasis” (Ibid)
on both task and people related matters. Bishop Tutu for many years focused relentlessly on the
task of ending Apartheid all the while condemning violence on all sides never condoning the
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sacrificing of innocent people in order to accomplish social, political and economic objectives.
In his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech he exhorted his audience asking them “When will
we learn that human beings are of infinite value because they have been created in the image of
God” (Tutu, 1984, para. 17).
Ramifications of the path-goal theory of leadership is also ingrained in how Bishop Tutu
“motivated” (Northouse, 2013, p. 157) his fellow South Africans during their darkest days
inspiring them that they are “capable” (p. 137) in overcoming the “obstacle” (p. 138) of
Apartheid and that the “outcome” (p. 137) of their protests is “worthwhile” (p. 137) such as the
“repeal of the oppressive passport laws, and an end to forced relocation” (Archbishop Desmond
Tutu, Forging equality in South Africa, para. 5). In becoming a courageous voice for the
voiceless, Bishop Tutu exercised “supportive” (Northouse, 2013, p. 140), “participative” (Ibid)
and “achievement-oriented” (Ibid) leadership by “attending to the well-being and human needs”
(Ibid) of the suffering, highlighting the extent of their pain and giving them “confidence” (Ibid)
that they are “capable” (Ibid) in achieving their eventual freedom.
In regards to Graen and Uhl-Bien leader-member exchange theory (LMX) (as cited in
Northouse, 2013) in the prescriptive mode that “leaders should look for ways to build trust and
respect with all…thus making the entire work unit an in-group” Bishop Tutu’s entire
professional life has been dedicated to the principles of forgiveness and reconciliation among the
races and adversaries the world over. As he stated in his Nobel prize acceptance speech that
“Unless we work assiduously so that all of God’s children, our brothers and sisters, members of
our one human family, all will enjoy basic human rights, the right to a fulfilled life…the freedom
to be fully human…then we are on the road…to self-destruction” (Tutu, 1984, para. 16).
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Probably the most poignant metaphors for Bishop Tutu’s life may be found in Jim
Collins’ (2005) Level 5 leadership discussion. The “Stockdale Paradox” (Collins, 2005, p. 6)
and the “Buildup-Breakthrough Flywheel” (Ibid) models represent the overarching dynamics
present in Bishop Tutu’s life that existence under Apartheid as he stated “couldn’t be worse at
the moment, and his life would someday be better than ever” (Ibid) and that “transformations do
not happen overnight or in one big leap” (Ibid). As he stated “I never doubted that ultimately we
were going to be free, because ultimately I knew there was no way in which a lie could prevail
over the truth, darkness over light, death over life” (Desmond Tutu biography, Rise to
prominence, para. 4).
Moral Perspectives, Life Challenge and Motivation for Researching Bishop Tutu
Bishop Desmond Tutu’s moral perspectives, values and character are based on the principles
that promote truth, justice, forgiveness and reconciliation in human relations. While he was one
of the most vociferous critics of Apartheid he also continuously urged compassion and
reconciliation among antagonists in South Africa. In explaining his philosophy he writes that
“Forgiveness means abandoning your right to pay back the perpetrator in his own coin, but it is a
loss that liberates the victim” (Tutu, 1999, p. 272) and that “real reconciliation can happen only
on the basis of truth” (Tutu, 2011, p. 47). In this path Bishop Tutu (2011) speaks about
“restorative justice” (p. 42) that promotes “healing” (Ibid) for both the perpetrator and the victim.
A watershed challenge in Bishop Tutu’s life testing the resiliency of his moral values on
forgiveness was the proceedings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) from 1994
to 1998. Here were the victims or in many cases the relatives of those who had suffered on all
sides of the conflict giving testimony of what had happened to them in their harrowing ordeal
during the Apartheid era. Here also were the perpetrators of violence on all sides that gave
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account on the nature of their deeds. The strategy that Bishop Tutu and indeed the TRC
promoted during the conduct of the proceedings was to promote the full truthful accounting of
what had transpired during Apartheid in South Africa. Next, there came a time for individual
and collective reflection and forgiveness. In reflecting on the work of TRC, Bishop Tutu (1999)
contends that forgiveness implies “drawing out the sting in the memory that threatens to poison
our entire existence” (p. 271).
My motivation for researching Bishop Desmond Tutu was my fascination with the
duality of his message that one must always speak the truth for justice and on behalf of those
who suffer but simultaneously one must also possess the capacity to forgive those who have
wronged us thereby healing oneself and the other. I am always inspired by those that maintain
their unshakable faith in a merciful and forgiving God in the face of incredible suffering. In
comparison to those who have suffered so much my pains are like a drop in a wide ocean. In
regards to the leadership concepts that are relevant to my past, present and the future none stand
out as clearly as Jim Collins’ (2005) “Stockdale paradox” (Ibid) and the “Buildup-Breakthrough
Flywheel” (Ibid) dynamics. I am an eternal optimist and I believe in my heart that the most
lasting leadership effect transpires when one is in the service of the mutual good and it is to that
goal that I have dedicated my life, at times even at the price of being called naive.
Conclusion
As we face obstacles in our life and struggle to overcome these challenges, we are
enriched with experiences of others who have undergone existential trauma all the while
managing to emerge with a message of forgiveness, reconciliation and healing. Bishop
Desmond Tutu’s leadership philosophy is based on the unequivocal expression of truth on behalf
of justice simultaneously working assiduously on behalf of forgiveness and reconciliation. As he
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would argue, when we allow ourselves to forgive, we remove the barriers that curtail our
potential thereby freeing our energies to be the kind of leaders that bring healing to the suffering
of others.
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