2. Introduction to the Colloquium: humanizing business. Danilo Petranovich | IECO – AAI – Harvard

TL;DR

The 6th Yaeko RCC Colloquium focuses on practical ways of humanizing business and explores the implementation and measurement of trust, flourishing, and meaningful work in companies.

Transcript

good morning and welcome to the sixth yaeko RCC colloquium my name is Danilo Petrovich and I direct the Abigail Adams Institute AI located not too far from here in Cambridge found it in 2014 as a not-for-profit scholarly Institute AI is committed to building intellectual community cultivating habits of mind and character and aiding in the pursuit o... Read More

Key Insights

• 🏛️ The Abigail Adams Institute and the Institute for Ethics in Communication and Organizations are committed to building intellectual communities focused on ethics and excellence in academic and professional life.
• 👨‍💼 The 6th colloquium focuses on practical ways to humanize business and emphasizes the importance of trust, flourishing, and meaningful work.
• ⏮️ The previous year's colloquium concluded that it is possible to be successful and ethical in today's society.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was the theme of the 5th colloquium, and what was the conclusion?

The theme of the 5th colloquium was the ethical formation and education of Millennials. The conclusion was that it is possible to be both successful and ethical in today's society with the right reforms and seriousness.

Q: What is the guiding question of the 6th colloquium?

The guiding question of the 6th colloquium is how companies can implement and measure successful outcomes for trust, flourishing, and meaningful work.

Q: Who are the co-sponsors of the colloquium?

The co-sponsors of the colloquium are the Abigail Adams Institute and the Institute for Ethics in Communication and Organizations.

Q: What kind of programming does the Abigail Adams Institute provide to the Harvard community?

The Abigail Adams Institute provides a range of programming to the Harvard community, including reading and discussion groups, seminars, workshops, lectures, and conversations with faculty.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The 6th Yaeko RCC Colloquium, co-sponsored by the Abigail Adams Institute and the Institute for Ethics in Communication and Organizations, discusses practical ways to humanize business.

• The theme of this colloquium builds on the previous year's focus on the ethical formation and education of Millennials.

• The guiding question of the event is how companies can implement and measure successful outcomes in terms of trust, flourishing, and meaningful work.