IRCM 2022

International Research Conference on Mindfulness 2022 (IRCM 2022)

About Conference

In recent years, an increasing trend can be observed on mindfulness training, practice, and research as a technique for organizational well-being, as a means for reflection and learning, human resource practice, self-awareness and emotion regulation for leaders, improving social relationships in the workplace, increasing employee resilience and performance, developing emotionally mature and socially responsible managers, and to address the new-normal. Also, mindfulness is being practiced as technique of stress reduction, management of chronic pain, behavioural therapy, and other areas. On-going pandemic has created a stressful work environment for managers requiring them to make quick decisions amid uncertainties and insufficient information to resolve the ongoing issues, and probably mindfulness could be the answer to many of the management and social issues of the current times. The need of the hour is to bring together researchers, practitioners and academicians to exchange and share their experiences and research in various fields of ‘Mindfulness in Business Context’. The idea is to provide an opportunity to discuss how the concepts and practices of mindfulness can be incorporated in the business context and create organizations which are truly mindful. It also provides an interdisciplinary platform to highlight the importance of developing mindful organizations, business leaders, employees.

About IIM Bodh Gaya

The Indian Institutes of Management have been the archetype of management schooling in India since their foundation after our independence in 1947. IIMs are perceived as the most prestigious and elite B-schools in India which lay emphasis on practical experience and critical thinking instead of rote learning and conventional academic schedule. Building on the grand heritage of the IIM brand, IIM Bodh Gaya fosters a culture and curriculum whose sole purpose is to create socially responsible managers and emotionally mature leaders. A dynamic curriculum in consonance with academics and industry experts provides the students with the opportunities to master new skills and explore diverse perspectives. Apart from the conventional classroom setup, IIM Bodh Gaya lays emphasis on practical learning as students partake in case studies, sessions with industry experts, live projects, etc. The institute’s thrust on meaningful research is evident through the credentials and accomplishments of its faculty that has publications in ABDC and Scopus listed journals of repute. In a short span of time, IIM Bodh Gaya has strengthened its position in the corporate world, with its students contributing in illustrious business organizations of the country.

IIM Bodh Gaya acknowledges the significance of exposure to global standards and contemporary trends for enrichment of its students’ learning experience. In order to bring that international exposure and cultural diversity to the campus, the institute has established collaborations with several reputed institutions in France, Venezuela, Russia, Mexico, Italy and S. Korea while discussions are underway with many other international universities across the globe.

Historically, the eastern part of the country has been an eminent seat of learning with ancient universities of Nalanda and Vikramshila where learners from all over the world congregated for pursuit of knowledge. Having been recognized as a key Buddhist destination, Bodh Gaya attracts millions of tourists every year. An ancient seat of learning that represents one of the prominent paths to enlightenment, Bodh Gaya is home to Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and several other notable temples and monasteries. Nestled in Bodh Gaya is the iconic 80 ft. statue of Buddha and Indosan Nippon temple that was constructed in 1972 and has a gallery of Japanese art. This land of enlightenment continues to serve as a source of inspiration for IIM Bodh Gaya in its journey to become The Enlightening IIM.

Call for Papers

IIM Bodh Gaya invites management practitioners, faculty members, and research scholars to submit and present their research papers at its 1st International Research Conference on Mindfulness 2022 (IRCM 2022) to be held from 3rd – 5th February 2022. It is being organised in two parts. Pre-conference workshop would be held on 3rd February 2022 and include practice and discussions sessions on meditation and mindfulness practice interventions. Conference presentations will be held on 4th and 5th February 2022.
Prospective authors are cordially invited to shape the conference through submissions of their research abstracts and papers. High quality research contributions describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, empirical, experimental, or theoretical work in all areas of Mindfulness in Business, including but not limited to different areas of management, would be considered for presentation at the conference. Considering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and adopting to New Normal, the conference planned to be in virtual mode. Authors should submit original, unpublished research papers, which are not under publication with any journal. Selected papers will be invited for revision and review for publication in ABDC ranked, Scopus and Web of Science journals/special issue.

The themes for the conference are as follows:

Eastern and Western Philosophy of Mindfulness

Mindful Workplace and Employee Well-being

Mindfulness and Well-being

Creating Mindful Work Culture

Mindful Marketing and Consumption

Social Media and Mindfulness

Meditation and Mindfulness Intervention

Measuring Mindfulness

Mindfulness in Business

AI and Mindfulness

Mindfulness and Technology

Mindfulness in Education

Personality and Mindfulness

Mindful Leadership and CSR

Mechanisms of Mindfulness

Mindlessness and Mindfulness

Diverse perspectives of Mindfulness

Applications of Mindfulness in the Workplace

Conceptualizing Mindfulness in the Workplace

Mindfulness in Uncertain Times (VUCA)

Mindfulness in Quality, Reliability and Customer Service

Mindfulness in Business Continuity and Preparedness

Mindfulness in Sustainability and Virtuous Management

Organizational Mindfulness in Triple Bottom-line

Important Dates

Events	Dates
Last date for submission (only full paper submissions)	November 01^th, 2021
Declaration of Acceptance of paper	November 15^th, 2021
Registration start date	November 16^th, 2021
Registration closing date	December 15^th, 2021
Pre-conference workshop	February 03^rd, 2022
Conference Presentations	February 4^th and 5^th, 2022

Keynote Speakers

Richard Badham, Ph.D.

Professor of Management, Macquarie Business School at Macquarie University

Deborah L. Schussler, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Education (EDLDR), Pennsylvania State University

Lynn C. Waelde, Ph.D.

Professor, Palo Alto University; Director, Inner Resources Center, Gronowski Psychology Clinic; Director, Meditation and Psychology Emphasis, PGSP; Consulting Professor, Stanford University School of Medicine

Rich Fernandez, Ph.D.

CEO at Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute

Amit Bernstein, Ph.D.

Professor, Clinical Psychology, School of Psychology, University of Haifa, Director, Observing Minds Lab

Workshop Trainers

Ruchika Sikri

Founder of Mandala Ventures, Start up advisor, Thought leader

Lori Schwanbeck

Mindfulness based emotional intelligence consultant

Ramya Ranganathan, Ph.D.

Life Coach, Facilitator, and Adjunct Faculty, IIM Bangalore

Organizing Committee

Patron:	Dr. Vinita S. Sahay Director, IIM Bodh Gaya, India
Chairman:	Dr. Mohammed Laeequddin Assistant Professor Operations & PGP Chairperson, IIM Bodh Gaya, India
Conference Coordinator:	Dr. Nidhi Mishra Assistant Professor OB&HR & Chairperson, Samatvam - Mindfulness Centre, IIM BG Dr. Teena Bharti Assistant Professor OB&HR & Member, Samatvam - Mindfulness Centre, IIM BG
Area coordinators:	Dr. Ankur Shukla- Finance & Accounting Dr. Chandan Prasad - Marketing Dr. Manaswita Bharadwaja - HR&OB Dr. Krishna Mohan T V - Operations Dr. Samant Saurabh- Information System Dr. Tamali Chakraborty- Economics
Programme committee:	Dr. Raveesh K. Dr. Amresh Kumar Dr. Anirban Sengupta Dr. Chiranjit Das Dr. Madan Lal Yadav Dr. Prabhat Ranjan Dr. Priyavrat Sanyal Dr. Sabyasachi Mohapatra Dr. Medha Srivastava