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Entered 2024.04.02 12:30 Modified 2024.04.02 13:38
Aju Group fascinated by ‘philosophy’
2 day, 1 night training for executives
Awareness of innovation through philosophy
Executive Committee March 2024 – Meeting with the philosopher Ichiro Kishimi. Provided by Aju Group “Leaders should not praise.”
The argument of the Japanese philosopher Ichiro Kishimi, author of the book ‘The Courage to Be Disliked’, caused a stir in the market. When a participant asked, ‘So what on earth can we do?’, author Kishimi said, “It’s very important to make employees feel valued,” and added, “For this, express gratitude through say ‘thank you’ often.” it is suggested. Then most of the attendees nodded. This is a scene from the Aju Group’s management philosophy class (Aju Basic Course) held at a resort in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do on the 21st of last month. Aju Group is a medium-sized company whose partners include Aju IB Investment, a KOSDAQ listed company, as well as building materials and hotels. This training, which lasted for 2 days and 1 night, was attended by 30 executives from related companies. In addition to author Kishimi, Kim Hyeong-cheol, a former professor of philosophy at Yonsei University, and Emeritus Professor Choi Jin-seok of Sogang University appeared as speakers and exchanged questions with executives. An official from Aju said, “We met with domestic and foreign philosophers, found answers to the questions needed to live an independent life, and had time to prepare to become the subject of change and innovation through the experience of meditation.” 2019 CEO_Gyuyoung Moon, currently studying the philosophy of Chairman and CEOs. Aju GroupAju Group has introduced a 3-day, 2-night philosophy class to its internal corporate culture curriculum since 2018. From then on, it is held 2 to 4 times a year. Because the company started as a building material company, it had a rather rough and vertical culture, and this was part of an attempt to change it to a horizontal one. In addition, the intention is to make executives and employees aware of the need for change and innovation through a philosophical approach. 2023 Executives and Employees_Gariwangsan Meditation. Grŵp Aju’s 1-night, 2-day training course includes three philosophy classes as well as meditation classes. Now, six years after implementation, internal satisfaction levels are high. One attendee said, “I think we prepared a good meal that enriched us mentally more than just eating a tasty meal.” An Aju official said, “We are continuing the training with the hope that participants will be able to lead happy changes not only in their work but also in their lives.”
Reporter Choi Hyeong-chang calling@hankyung.com
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