"The Strength Of A Country's Economy Linked To The Intelligence Of Its People" - Comment in the LinkedIn Group: National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), India
Senthil:
I feel that it is is not just intelligence. Is there a dearth of intelligence in our country? I feel the strength of a country's economy is significantly linked to the presence of 'achievement orientation present among its people.
In continuation, I would like to add that as behavioural scientists we have not given much importance to the great work done by David Mclleland who has done lot of work relating need to achievement to country's economic status. His work published in Achieving Society (1961) indicates how the presence of need for achievement is correlated to the country's economic development. His subsequent work on entrepreneurial orientation prescribes a solution to country's development. he has taken psychology out of the couch and the lab and spread it to the macro level. If I am not wrong he must be the first psychologist to do so ( If anyone knows about other psychologists who have done so, pl do share the details). In India once his work formed the basis of many initiative - noticeable among them are the Institutes of entrepreneurship developments at Delhi (NIESBUD) and at Ahmadebad (EDI) which were involved in the promotion of entrepreneurship wherein developing achievement motivation is an integral part. Both of them have great success stories in promoting economic initiatives through developing entrepreneurship throughout the country including the rural areas. I was associated with one such collaboration between the Department of Psychology and the Small Industries Service Institute of the Ministry of Industries (Now MSME), Govt of India wherein many rural youth were transformed into entrepreneurs.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
On 'Self' and Psychology
"Best Psychology is learnt by simply looking deep within one-self. Psychology can help totally transform one's life !!" Commented Ms Neema in the Linkedin Group: National Academy of Psychology (NAOP,India.
Senthil's Comments:
"Fully agree. That's what psychology is meant to accomplish !!"
Ravi Bhushan:
"Interesting observation,Neema.Honest introspective self-reflection leads to growth of conscious self awareness.That's what it takes to understand and being able to empathize with another.Thereafter one is naturally predisposed to help.
Question is do we find the time to connect with ourselves.Is it not a part of defensive escape to remain preoccupied with the affairs of others?"
Senthil :
"The issue is we do not "Want" to find time to get connected with ourself. It needs lot of courage to see within and accept what we see inside. Greatness comes from within, the connectedness one has with his/her 'self'. Religion (not the one we see now -, but the real religion or spirituality) does it in one way, psychology does it in a different way. both have lot of commonality. But psychology is more 'in-the-world' approach with its empirical methods. The T groups, sensitivity training...etc focus more on this aspect - helping people to get in touch with themselves and also to see the impact their 'self' on others. There are many other approaches in psychology which goes much beyond that. ... "
Ravi Bhushan:
I appreciate Senthil for re-orienting this essential discussion to place it on a more psychological platform.In such issues it is easy to get swayed into unfamiliar philosophically spiritual realms.
Humanistic and existentially disposed psychologists like Rollo May & Fromm have built a rich foundation of theoretical concepts to help gain insight into the human condition.The purpose of learning then would not be a 'best psychology',as stated by the fairly perceptive discussion initiator, but a much broader one.The personally meningful goal then becomes 'to help oneself and others to realise their full human potential.'
Sweetie Jain:
I agree with Mr. Senthil as we don't want to find time to get connected with ourself...but thats not always true now a days..as people are opting for lots of ways to connect with themselves and find peace withing such as thru meditation...but yes Psychology is a subject with also helps to find the barriers and contamination within which hinders to reach one's peace and goal in life...karma is the ultimate of peace and reaching of goal
Senthil's Comments:
"Fully agree. That's what psychology is meant to accomplish !!"
Ravi Bhushan:
"Interesting observation,Neema.Honest introspective self-reflection leads to growth of conscious self awareness.That's what it takes to understand and being able to empathize with another.Thereafter one is naturally predisposed to help.
Question is do we find the time to connect with ourselves.Is it not a part of defensive escape to remain preoccupied with the affairs of others?"
Senthil :
"The issue is we do not "Want" to find time to get connected with ourself. It needs lot of courage to see within and accept what we see inside. Greatness comes from within, the connectedness one has with his/her 'self'. Religion (not the one we see now -, but the real religion or spirituality) does it in one way, psychology does it in a different way. both have lot of commonality. But psychology is more 'in-the-world' approach with its empirical methods. The T groups, sensitivity training...etc focus more on this aspect - helping people to get in touch with themselves and also to see the impact their 'self' on others. There are many other approaches in psychology which goes much beyond that. ... "
Ravi Bhushan:
I appreciate Senthil for re-orienting this essential discussion to place it on a more psychological platform.In such issues it is easy to get swayed into unfamiliar philosophically spiritual realms.
Humanistic and existentially disposed psychologists like Rollo May & Fromm have built a rich foundation of theoretical concepts to help gain insight into the human condition.The purpose of learning then would not be a 'best psychology',as stated by the fairly perceptive discussion initiator, but a much broader one.The personally meningful goal then becomes 'to help oneself and others to realise their full human potential.'
Sweetie Jain:
I agree with Mr. Senthil as we don't want to find time to get connected with ourself...but thats not always true now a days..as people are opting for lots of ways to connect with themselves and find peace withing such as thru meditation...but yes Psychology is a subject with also helps to find the barriers and contamination within which hinders to reach one's peace and goal in life...karma is the ultimate of peace and reaching of goal
On Elections in Tamilnadu - 2011
On April 12 in Facebook
Completed facilitating learning in 6 courses in LIBA and IIT Chennai - each batch is unique in nits own way and really challenging - Rest till elections are over followed by Tamil New Years Day (the real one)....Declared holiday for office too - books, movies, in between voting, if someone has not already voted for me....!
on April 13 (Election day) in Facebook
Would like to vote for the Election Commission. But since it is not contesting will be voting for the next best...and searching for that one....somewhere he/she will be there in the list of candidates..!!
On April 14 in Facebook
In the Elections conducted in Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission emerged as the Winner with more than two-third majority. Political parties lost heavily, losing their deposit in many constituencies. The change has really come...Thanks and congrats to all the Officers of the Election Commission who have won the heart and minds of the people.
Completed facilitating learning in 6 courses in LIBA and IIT Chennai - each batch is unique in nits own way and really challenging - Rest till elections are over followed by Tamil New Years Day (the real one)....Declared holiday for office too - books, movies, in between voting, if someone has not already voted for me....!
on April 13 (Election day) in Facebook
Would like to vote for the Election Commission. But since it is not contesting will be voting for the next best...and searching for that one....somewhere he/she will be there in the list of candidates..!!
On April 14 in Facebook
In the Elections conducted in Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission emerged as the Winner with more than two-third majority. Political parties lost heavily, losing their deposit in many constituencies. The change has really come...Thanks and congrats to all the Officers of the Election Commission who have won the heart and minds of the people.
On Anna Hazare's Fast Against Corruption
April 7 in Facebook
Some light to kindle our collective consciousness
Some sparks to fire our deepest desire for a better India
Some ignition to show that we care ...
Someone is there to show us that the spirit is still alive...
May He Lives longer to see what He is fighting for...!
On April 10 in Facebook
"In a gentle way, you can shake up the world", said Gandhiji. Thanks Annaji, You have proved that Gandhian ideas are still valid, relevant and can achieve good results. You have really shaken atleast India. You will be remembered. May the Annaji tribe flourish in all the States.
On April 11 in Facebook
Just wondering. With all the talk of gender, women's rights, empowerment, inclusiveness...etc why the civil society has not nominated a women on its side to the drafting committee. If not Kiran Bedi, there could be many...But I keep wondering.... All this talk of gender... is it only for uplifting women in the rural areas and to run some seminars...Just wondering
Some light to kindle our collective consciousness
Some sparks to fire our deepest desire for a better India
Some ignition to show that we care ...
Someone is there to show us that the spirit is still alive...
May He Lives longer to see what He is fighting for...!
On April 10 in Facebook
"In a gentle way, you can shake up the world", said Gandhiji. Thanks Annaji, You have proved that Gandhian ideas are still valid, relevant and can achieve good results. You have really shaken atleast India. You will be remembered. May the Annaji tribe flourish in all the States.
On April 11 in Facebook
Just wondering. With all the talk of gender, women's rights, empowerment, inclusiveness...etc why the civil society has not nominated a women on its side to the drafting committee. If not Kiran Bedi, there could be many...But I keep wondering.... All this talk of gender... is it only for uplifting women in the rural areas and to run some seminars...Just wondering
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