An annual India cultural immersion and fund raising program - get to know the mind of modern India and celebrate its great history - while raising funds to help preserve heritage.

1. Australia-India Cross Cultural
Immersion & Understanding
Project
Walking with
Gandhi
Concept by Stephen Manallack,
author, Soft Skills for a Flat World
(Tata McGraw-Hill India)
Major Partners:
Major Sponsors:

2. “There can be no turning back for us…”
Gandhi 1930
Mahatma Gandhi leads Salt March 1930, creating non-violent protest as a path to
freedom – influencing Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Dalai Lama
© Stephen Manallack 2012

3. Created and Directed by Stephen Manallack,
author and India leadership expert.
Stephen Manallack, “Soft Skills for a
Flat World” (Tata McGraw-Hill India,
2012) Speaker and Mentor in
Leadership, Communication & Cross
Cultural Understanding India and the
West
Leader of 3 India Trade Missions
Speaker at FICCI Global Skills Summit
Walking With Gandhi Copyright 2007
© Stephen Manallack 2012

4. “Be the change you want to see in the
world” Mahatma Gandhi.
CONCEPT:
Centred on retracing some of the
steps of Gandhi, this project will
attract teams and individuals to
study Indian culture and history,
visit India for “Walk With
Gandhi”, build understanding,
raise funds for Indian charity
and become cross-cultural
understanding “ambassadors”
© Stephen Manallack 2012

5. “Walking With Gandhi” Advisory Board.
Chaired by Harish Rao, Sundaram Business Services
The Advisory Board (6-8) for Walking With Gandhi will be
chosen from among:
• Academia
• Business
• Community
• Media
• Politics
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6. “Walking With Gandhi” Participants.
Corporate Executives
Professionals
Teachers & Students
Academics
Politicians and Community
Media
Trade Unions and Associations
Friends of India
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7. How it works.
• Invite team entries - team members gain sponsors
• Promote with major seminar/paper in Australia on “Gandhi
and modern India – Gaining Cross-Cultural Understanding”
• 10 days in India
• Workshops and Lectures + Networking event in India
• Media coverage both countries
• Create book/documentary arising from the Walk
• Pre-tour cross cultural training
• Funds raised makes project sustainable annually plus used for
major charitable project in India and/or upgrade Gandhi
locations/museums and information websites
© Stephen Manallack 2012

8. Sharing findings on the minds of modern India.
“I set out to find why so
many Indians are at the top
of global corporations – and
why so many Indian
companies are buying
western icons like Jaguar
and more”
Now this Project shares the
mind of the great Gandhi…
© Stephen Manallack 2012

9. Building friendship and understanding
between two great countries…
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10. Who should participate?
“Walking with Gandhi”2013 is for anyone with an interest
in modern & ancient India, for thinkers and doers, those
with a passion for change and a drive for improved
understanding and friendship between Australia and India.
Corporate CEO’s and Directors, Chairmen, Professionals,
Executives, Faculty and Education Management,
Community Groups, Teachers, Students and Future
Leaders
© Stephen Manallack 2012

11. What are the costs of participation?
• Own airfares, ground
content and other costs
• Entry Fee
• Raise funds from others who
sponsor your walk
© Stephen Manallack 2012

12. Draft program – 4 cities.
• Chennai – southern Indian culture, Mamallapuram, business and
education networking
• New Delhi – Raj Ghat, Birla House, Lakshmi Narayan Temple,
Bahai Temple, Qutub Minar, northern Indian culture, business and
education networking
• Ahmedabad – Gandhi Ashram, culture, Salt March, business and
education networking
• Mumbai – Mani Bhavan, western Indian culture, Jain and Hindu
Temples, Haji Ali Mosque, business and education networking
+ Presentations on culture, history, politics, business and more…
+ symbolic walk event in each city
© Stephen Manallack 2012

13. Our journey together - outcomes.
Symbolic act of friendship & understanding
Gain cross-cultural knowledge/immersion
Build networks and friends in India
Support Indian charity and Gandhi facilities
Become part of an ongoing “team”
Understand India – modern and historic
Lay the foundation for others to follow…
+ documentary and internet content
© Stephen Manallack 2012

14. How funds raised will make a difference.
Advisory Board in conjunction with Indian organisations
will provide priorities and guidance:
• Upgrade of education and information at key Gandhi
centres in India
• Upgrade of internet and information materials
• Support for special projects in the spirit of Gandhi
• Possible scholarship program
• Video/documentary and other materials
© Stephen Manallack 2012

15. After Walking With Gandhi 2013.
 Join our Australia and
India “Seekers Club” as we
continue the journey
 Mentorship options
 Instructions & Topics
 Encourage walkers 2014
© Stephen Manallack 2012

16. Adopt a change mantra for this flat world.
“If I continue to do what I
have always done, I will get
what I have always got”.
Walking With Gandhi 2013
ensures you step outside of
limitations – reaching your
potential and “Be the change
you want to see in the world”.
© Stephen Manallack 2012

17. Contact Stephen Manallack.
Any questions or comments about
Walking With Gandhi 2013 please do
contact me…
EMAIL stephen@manallack.com.au
PHONE +613 9509 3350
MOBILE 0419 532 418
© Stephen Manallack 2012

18. Mahatma Gandhi.
The Father of the Nation.
“If I have the belief that I
can do it, I shall surely
acquire the capacity to
do it even if I may not
have it at the beginning.”
Mahatma Gandhi
© Stephen Manallack 2012