6 Day Programme (Nov 30 - Dec 05, 2009)

Programme 1. Discovering Potential in Role and Identity

                            (for individuals in any field, aged 25 years and above)

 

 Perspective

We are living in an age where the changes in the outer ecology of our world are unprecedented in history – both in the physical environment and in the human-social environment. Such shifting environments call for new and creative responses particularly from individuals who have chosen demanding careers. To lead a fulfilling and not merely a successful life in such times, an individual needs to re-examine and rework ones ‘self ’, roles, visioning etc.

The focus of this program would be on understanding one’s self and potential to find a better integration in work and family life.

Objectives

• To understand the way we take charge of our growth, own up our vision for ourselves and our organizational vision.

• To review work style and the nature of one's potential, relationships and identities.

• To explore new possibilities through new relatedness and expressions in the group, as well as through intensive interactions and concept sessions.

 

Programme Fee: Rs. 25,000/-

Programme 2.    Life-Skills and Learning Adventure

     (for children aged 10 to 14 years)

 

Perspective

 

 Children today are subjected to excessive and joyless pressure for performance. But they need spaces and opportunities for learning through new challenges and  

  activities that bring out their hidden potentials. They also need to build perspectives on responsibility, relationships and self awareness.

 

Objectives

 

 The programme would provide a setting which would help children

•  Articulate and learn to deal with their feelings and thoughts in a wholesome way.

•  Learn to stretch self imposed limitations through experiential/adventure activities.

•  Explore newer dimensions of relatedness with adults

•  Learn responsibilities through co-ownership of tasks and activities.

           

Programme Fee: Rs. 5000 /- inclusive of hospitality, course fees and travel cost

                                                   (Bangalore-Harihar-Bangalore)     

Programme 3.    Creative Search through Learning Theatre

     (for teenagers aged 15 to 19 years)

 

Perspective

 

To relate and to express – are fundamental needs of the self. A process of `Learning Theatre` is used in this programme to help youngsters review their self-expression and relationships. Such reviews and shifts in perspectives and behaviour – would impact their search to realize their potential.

 

Objectives

 

The programme would provide a setting which would help youngsters to 

• explore issues concerning their potentials and identities through theatre exercises

• search for directions that would integrate their potentials and demands of adulthood

• build perspectives on their relationships with peers, family and systems of learning and work

 

Programme Fee: Rs. 6000/- inclusive of hospitality, course fees and travel cost

                                                  (Bangalore-Harihar--Bangalore)

Programme 4. HR Metaphors

                       (for HR professionals / managers with at least 5 years experience)

 

Perspective

The industry is changing at a pace that defies logic and the need for the key players to respond has also seen drastic changes. Consequently the demand on the HR professionals in the last few years has been continuously increasing. The CEO/Top Management Team of every company depends on the HR Team / Department to ensure retention of talent, enhancing the vibrancy of the work place and ensuring that there is a learning atmosphere for continuous innovation.

Metaphor is an image or a symbol that indicates a set of likely behaviours in response to different kinds of stimuli. The key factors that seem to influence HR Metaphors are organization culture, history of in house HR function, individuals own perception of the role of HR, etc. Additionally one’s own personality and the manner in which one may hold the meaning for the HR role also influences these metaphors significantly.

This programme facilitates an open self-review and helps HR and other operating managers transcend their own personal propensities and perceptions, assume leadership and consequently influence the image that business groups hold of HR function..

 

Objectives

 

• Understanding the business inevitabilities and business strategies by partnering and collaborating with the business processes by creating experiential learning.

• Understanding the manifestation of these metaphors in organisational setting and its impact on the business processes.

• Understanding organisational culture and influencing the culture to maximise the potential of all the resources.

• Understanding the self and how our propensities affect our orientation and responses as HR oriented professionals.

• Diagnosing Business needs and designing HR interventions.

 

Programme Fee: Rs.25, 000/-

 

 

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 12 Day Programme – Nov 30 - Dec 05, 2009

 

1.   Internship Programme in Developmental Strategies and Facilitation

For:     a) Professionals in HR function, Training and Education

            b) Those interested in becoming Facilitators in human processes and in developmental work for building organizational culture.

 

Perspectives

Working with human processes at the individual, group or organizational level requires much more than theoretical understanding. The Internship programme offers a multifaceted and non prescriptive exploration of

• individual perspectives in development orientation

• nature of membership required for influencing systems

• interpersonal relationship

• perspectives carried from one’s familial and cultural context.

 

The Internship programme is essentially an experiential programme which would enable you to

   (a)  build understanding about deeper processes of learning and growth and

   (b) design programmes / workshops relevant to needs of the client group.

 

The Internship programme Structure

 This is designed as an “internship” over a 3 year period which will include:

• 12 days of intensive learning laboratories each year for 3 years

• Inter-phase work (between programmes) where participants apply learnings in their lives / work, read relevant material and participate in centre meetings in places where Aastha Centres exist.

• Meta labs and co-training between phases.

Focus Areas in the 3 Phases of the Internship Programmes

While Phase 1 can be considered an independent module, entry into Phase 2 and Phase 3 is by invitation by the Internship Review Committee.

Phase 1:   a. Exploration of self and roles

                b. Developing perspectives on personal growth &   human processes  

 

Phase 2:   a. Exploration in role-taking processes, systems interface issues in being an anchor person / facilitator /leader

                b. Creating learning environment

Phase 3:   a. Explorations in self, membership and institutional processes for community building.

                b. Explorations in inner and outer ecology.

                c. Designing appropriate interventions to foster communities.

 

 Programme Fees: Rs. 35,000/- per phase

Scholarships are available for teachers and self-sponsored participants. Those interested may contact the Programme co-ordinators for details.

  

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Participant Organizations

The Aastha Summer Institution offers a multi-layered learning space with participants from diverse backgrounds. During the past few years the following organizations and schools have sent in participants for the summer event.

Corporate Organizations

1. Astra Zeneca India Pvt. Limited

2. Bharati Airtel Limited

3. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited

4. Child Line India Foundation

5. Dabur Pharma Limited

6. Hewlett Packard India Pvt. Limited

7. Hindustan Lever Limited

8. Idea Cellular Limited

9. ITC Limited

10. Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Limited

11. Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited

12. Novell Inc.

13. Pearl Academy

14. Reniassance Strategic Consultants

15. Reliance Industries Limited

Schools

1. Gurukul, Pune

2. Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bangalore

3. Prakriya Green Wisdom School, Bangalore

4. Roots Montessori House of Children

5. Shishu Griha, Bangalore

6. The Circle, Delhi

7. The School, Chennai

8. T.I.School, Chennai

9. Tribeni School, Calcutta.

 

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Programme Staff & Administrative Information

 

Programme Directors

M.S. Sambamurthy                  Rema Kumar                 Preethi Raja

 

Programme Co-ordinators

Padmavathi Rao                   Durga Sitaraman               Reva Malik 

 

e.mail : aasthafoundation@gmail.com

website: www.aasthafoundation.com

 

Registration / Nomination for Programmes to be sent to

Rema Kumar

6D, E1 Wing,

Fernhill Garden Apartments,

46 Ringroad, HSR Layout, Sector 6

Koramangala,

Bangalore 5600102

PH: 08025720125

 

 Local Contacts

Bangalore	Padmavathi Rao	9845632749
	Durga Sitaraman	9901370003
Chennai	Kalyani Candade	9840037795, 044-26442729
Delhi	Anju Khanna	9811114202
Goa	Joan Pinto	08322-412107
Mumbai	Mehroo Kotwal	9833890669
	Padmakar K	9820439303
Pune	Uday Mazgaonkar	9822069586
	Vivek Parchure	9850086469

 Please note:

 

• Payment of fees: By Demand Draft favouring Aastha Foundation, Bangalore

• Cancellation: In Case of cancellation, fees will not be refunded, but may be carried forward for future programme.

• Return Travel: Participants are advised to book return tickets in advance.

• Participants are advised to bring casual summer clothes, walking shoes and personal medication if any. The programme will be conducted with floor seating arrangements

• Persons with any history of continuous mental stress, psychiatric treatment, psychotherapy, coronary attacks should not be nominated to any Aastha labs. It will be implicit that the participant is joining the program voluntarily for growth not therapy and completely owns the responsibility of his/her own health.

 

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The Venue

 Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies, Yantrapura, Harihara, Karnataka

  

KIAMS is located on the banks of the river Tungabhadra at Harihar 270 kms from Bangalore on NH4. The centre is equipped with conveniences to meet multi-organisational needs and has facilities for games and recreation. It is a picturesque combination of scenic beauty and aesthetically pleasing structures which provide a setting conducive to creative thinking and learning.

 

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Faculty                    

The faculty for Aastha’s programmes has been committed to working with individuals, institutions and organizations in their search for a meaningful living and action during the last 3 decades. The Summer Event faculty would be drawn from among the Trustees and the following members of Aastha:

 

Anju Khanna, Delhi	Padmavathi Rao, Bangalore
Ashutosh Bhupatkar, Pune	Pallavi Naik, Bangalore
Bela Sood, Bangalore	Reva Malik, Bangalore
Chitra Sridhar, Bangalore	Shanthi Lakshmi , Bangalore
Farah Khan, Bangalore	Savitha Karthik, Bangalore
Hemalakshmi T, Mumbai	Sr. Pushpika, Goa
Ishita Bose Sarkar, Bangalore	Sujata Kumar, Bangalore
Jaya Narayan, Bangalore	Uday Mazgaonkar, Pune
Mehroo Kotval, Mumbai	Vivek Parchure, Pune
Padmakar K, Mumbai

 

Trustees of the Aastha Foundation

Ashok Dutt, Head HR, ITC (Tobacco Division), Guntur.

Minaxi Mathur, Organisation Consultant, Mumbai Chairperson, Executive Trustee, Aastha Foundation

Mohan Raja, Director, Synapse India Management Consultant Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore.

M. S. Sambamurthy, Organisation Consultant, Chennai.

Narpati Luthra, President, Kirloskar Proprietary Ltd., Pune.

Preethi Raja, Manager-Diversity and Global Mobility, Dell International Services, India, Bangalore. Director- Development & Review Committee, Aastha Foundation

R. Rajgopal, Organisation Consultant, Mumbai

Rema Kumar, HM, Prakriya Green Wisdom School, Bangalore. Director-Administration, Aastha Foundation

Seetha Ananthasivan, Trustee, K.N.A. Foundation for Education, Bangalore. Director- Projects, Aastha Foundation