The document discusses bringing purpose and meaning to work. It states that successful organizations have a strong sense of purpose that inspires and motivates employees. It provides examples of how people can align their work and companies towards a broader vision of making a positive impact on society. The document encourages readers to choose avenues for action to make a difference, such as social entrepreneurship, and draft a plan to drive values-based change in their work.

1. mindful people meaningful work
Tampere 26 March 2011

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contributes to
a prosperous, sustainable & just
civilisation
by promoting and applying
ethical values, personal virtues
& moral leadership
in business & civil society

4. www.ebbf.org | vision statement
contributes to
a prosperous, sustainable & just
civilisation
by promoting and applying
ethical values, personal virtues
& moral leadership
in business & civil society

5. www.ebbf.org | vision statement
contributes to
a prosperous, sustainable & just
civilisation
by promoting and applying
ethical values, personal virtues
& moral leadership
in business & civil society

6. www.ebbf.org | vision statement
contributes to
a prosperous, sustainable & just
civilisation
by promoting and applying
ethical values, personal virtues
& moral leadership
in business & civil society

7. www.ebbf.org | vision statement
contributes to
a prosperous, sustainable & just
civilisation
by promoting and applying
ethical values, personal virtues
& moral leadership
in business & civil society

8. www.ebbf.org | vision statement
contributes to
a prosperous, sustainable & just
civilisation
by promoting and applying
ethical values, personal virtues
& moral leadership
in business & civil society

9. www.ebbf.org | mindful people meaningful work

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engages in discourses that
raise awareness of a new purpose
& meaning in our work,
to bring about true success

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aims to provide a community
& offer the tools that help to create
working environments which address
issues directly &, as a result,
build a more prosperous, sustainable
& just economic system

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people stop & think
about what is important -
& then align their work
& their companies towards
their broader vision.
In the process, they inspire
& motivate their people
to achieve success

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What is common to successful
organisations is the sense of purpose
that drives the people working there.
This brings meaning to everything
they do and it helps their employees
look forward to Monday morning -
the start of a week-long opportunity
to make a difference.

14. www.ebbf.org | mindful people meaningful work
What is common to successful
organisations is the sense of purpose
that drives the people working there.
This brings meaning to everything
they do and it helps their employees
look forward to Monday morning -
the start of a week-long opportunity
to make a difference.

15. www.ebbf.org | numbers

16. www.ebbf.org | numbers
a unique organisation with a diverse membership
spanning over 60 countries
producing over 30 publications & 9 knowledge centres
active at over 250 events every year
reaching 10,000 people
appearing across 15,000 media channels

17. bringing a new purpose to work

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- why do you study?
- develop yourself?
- act in AIESEC?

19. www.ebbf.org | bringing a new purpose to work
- why do you study?
- develop yourself?
- act in AIESEC?
To what end?

20. www.ebbf.org | bringing a new purpose to work
- why do you study?
- develop yourself?
- act in AIESEC?
To what end?
What’s the purpose?

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Purpose beyond profit:
- personal development
- operational excellence
- service to others
- positive impact on society
- wellbeing of mankind
 To make a difference!

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bringing a new purpose to work
Nushin Milani Barbara de Roos
I don’t just I don’t just write Marc Vieten
defend people & publish stories I don’t just lead a school
I work towards a I create a space I release human
more just society for what’s relevant potential

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What can I do?
“Never doubt a small group of
thoughtful people could change
the world. Indeed, it's the only
thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead

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What can I do?
Become an “agent of change to
have a positive impact in society"
www.AIESEC.org

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A few examples;
- what makes a great place to
work & how to have loyal,
committed employees?
- how to build on values like trust,
sense of ownership and justice?
- how to build working
communities?

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Remember that nothing happens
by mistake…
…no matter what you want
to archieve

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Avenues for action;
choose where you want to make
your mark!

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Avenues for action;

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Avenues for action;
How to turn a black hole into
greenfield?

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Avenues for action;
How to turn a black hole into
greenfield?
- light of values based decisions &
activities will shine the brightest &
illumine the best in the deepest
abyss

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Avenues for action;
How to turn a black hole into
greenfield?
- your values will drive the change
even in the most stagnant
monolithic organizations

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Avenues for action;
How to reap the benefits of a
greenfield?

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Avenues for action;
How to reap the benefits of a
greenfield?
- like-minded organizations
provide the best support for
growth

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Avenues for action;
How to reap the benefits of a
greenfield?
- build on best practises, ditch the
rest… remember it’s all about
reconstruction not starting from
the scratch!

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Avenues for action;
How to champion the new
frontiers?

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Avenues for action;
How to champion the new
frontiers?
- social entrepreneurship to
maximize positive impact on
society

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Avenues for action;
How to champion the new
frontiers?
- curb your enthusiasm, balance
idealism with solid business sense

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Exercise;
choose where you want to make
your mark!
- black hole
- greenfield
- new frontier

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Exercise – roadmap to success;
draft a plan to make a difference
in your chosen work environment
- list values that will drive the change
- highlight values based activities that
you will implement
- state prerequisites and milestones
for making it happen

40. www.ebbf.org | and you?

41. www.ebbf.org | and you?
want to personally contribute
to improving the world?

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a unique, spiritually inspired, global
network enabling individuals to build
a new civilisation through their work

43. www.ebbf.org | and you?
a unique, spiritually inspired, global
network enabling individuals to build
a new civilisation through their work
join us!