Why Humanistic Management

This course provides an overview on the why, the how and the what in humanistic management. Humanistic management advocates a paradigm shift towards a more human-centered management approach based on three fundamental steps. This approach, developed by the Humanistic Management Center, consists of:

1. Respect for human dignity in business
2. Integration of ethics in management decisions
3. Engagement with stakeholders

Together these steps lead to views on managerial tasks that are better aligned to a role of business in society that is based on shared value creation. Consequently, mutually beneficial relationships between business and the communities it works in can flourish protecting human dignity and promoting human wellbeing.

Benefits of this Course: This course will strengthen your moral compass and can serve as an entry point to fascinating opportunities for aligning business success with societal value creation.

Topics covered include: A global perspective on the (business) world we live in Terminological clarity The main elements of humanistic management Activities that businesses can engage in to adopt a humanistic management style

This course will support HR professionals in gaining a better understanding of the fundamental tenets of a human-centered management paradigm. Participants will reach terminological and conceptual clarity on the why the how and the what in humanistic management through a rich combination of research insight and practical, real-world examples.