Gross National Happiness

1. Between Earth and Sky: Formal Organizations as Instruments in Creating Gross National Happiness John Nirenberg, M.S., M.F.A., Ph.D.

2. From birth ‘till….

3. Please Stand • Stretch • Smile • Introduce yourself to the person on your right and on your left (name, research interest, hobby)

4. Land of the Thunder Dragon

6. A word from Druk Gylapo… “…whatever goals we have - and no matter how these may change in this changing world - ultimately without peace, security and happiness we have nothing. That is the essence of the philosophy of Gross National Happiness… - I shall give you everything and keep nothing; I shall live such a life as a good human being that you may find it worthy to serve as an example for your children; – I also pray that while I am but King of a small Himalayan nation, I may in my time be able to do much to promote the greater wellbeing and happiness of all people in this world – of all sentient beings. – Coronation of HM King Jigme Khesar as the Fifth Druk Gyalpo, November, 2008. (Druk Gyalpo: Precious ruler of the dragon people in the land of the Thunder Dragon.)

7. GNH Domains Psychological wellbeing Time use Community vitality Culture Health Education Environmental Diversity Living standard Governance

8. The ChallengeCont’d • What will their future look like? • What will be their happiness?

9. The ChallengeCont’d • What will she expect from life? • What will be her happiness?

10. The ChallengeCont’d • I mean her

11. The ChallengeCont’d • Will what we produce or the service we provide promote the conditions for happiness? • Will our work promote everybody’s happiness? • Will Bhutan as a country experience happiness?

12. The ChallengeCont’d • Reinforce Buddhist practice at work • People as “ends” in themselves • Match needs and strengths with goals

13. The ChallengeCont’d • What shall we expect from each other? • How will we “be” with each other? • What must you and I “do” to achieve our objectives?

14. Experience in organizations as a source of happiness or suffering. • Craftsperson or Servant? • Workplace Community or Sweatshop

15. Experience in organizations as a source of happiness or suffering. • Craftsperson or Servant? • Workplace Community or Sweatshop

16. Experience in organizations as a source of happiness or suffering. • Craftsperson or Employee? • Workplace Community or Sweatshop?

17. November 11, 1620

18. Mayflower Compact

19. Intentionality • "In the name of God, Amen. We, whose names are underwritten, the Loyal Subjects of our dread Sovereign Lord, King James, by the Grace of God, of England, France and Ireland, King, Defender of the Faith, e&. Having undertaken for the Glory of God, and Advancement of the Christian Faith, and the Honour of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia; do by these presents, solemnly and mutually in the Presence of God and one of another, covenant and combine ourselves together into a civil Body Politick, for our better Ordering and Preservation, and Furtherance of the Ends aforesaid; And by Virtue hereof to enact, constitute, and frame, such just and equal Laws, Ordinances, Acts, Constitutions and Offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the General good of the Colony; unto which we promise all due submission and obedience. In Witness whereof we have hereunto subscribed our names at Cape Cod the eleventh of November, in the Reign of our Sovereign Lord, King James of England, France and Ireland, the eighteenth, and of Scotland the fifty-fourth. Anno Domini, 1620."

20. At the founding… “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”

21. From Robert Owen (New Harmony) to Public Housing to Levitt Town to Kerista to Condos

22. A word from the President “The time has come to reaffirm our enduring spirit; to choose our better history; to carry forward that precious gift, that noble idea passed on from generation to generation:  the God-given promise that all are equal, all are free, and all deserve a chance to pursue their full measure of happiness.”

24. Between Earth and Sky: Formal Organizations as Instruments in Creating Gross National Happiness Yet, there are other influences: “While the audience looked on with bated breath, 24-year-old Tsokey Tsomo Karchung was crowned Miss Bhutan 2008 at a contest held in Thimphu. She’s vivacious. You’ll know that the moment you talk to her. Oozing zest and verve, her dark eyes sparkle…” -Kuensel Online

25. Between Earth and Sky: Level I Buddhist Economics 4 Bases of Social Harmony Generosity Kindly Speech Service Participation Compassion Gratitude Morality From Ven. P. A. Payutto From Apichart Karunkornsakul

26. A word from the Prime Minister of Bhutan “What will not change though is one challenge of public policy which is to enhance the well being of the individual without compromising the well being of the collective [and] vice versa.” – H. E. Jigmi Y. Thinley

27. Between Earth and Sky: Level II Buddhist Economics Engagement Mutual acceptance of common goals Mutual determination Mindfulness of the Prime Directive

28. On a piece of paper write Think of the most recent time you were happy at work for an extended period of time. What factors, elements, conditions, rules, or understandings, existed to sustain that experience.

29. From Monday morning to payday… Ahhhh….