The word Pragyan has different meanings in different eastern philosophical traditions. Even in ancient Indian texts, it seems that its meaning can vary depending on the context. With all the variations, there is a significant amount of unanimity when we interpret Pragyan as the state of wisdom or an evolved, refined and subtle intelligence. It is this wisdom that is essential when individuals who occupy positions of power and influence, make decisions and take actions, that can alter the course of organization’s/institution’s or team’s history and can create new possibilities.
In a rapidly changing and complex world, corporations are interconnected through business, financial, political and social systems. Leaders are exposed to a multitude of opinion, facts and data and are required to take a call on variety of issues. Technology, data, and scale allows and many a times forces leaders to live life on a rollercoaster where speed is of essence and outcomes needed to be delivered by cutting through the gargantuan maze of distractions and demands.
In such a situation, its not just sufficient to be sharp and quick with respect to intellect and meaning making, an essential and differentiated capability is to appreciate and comprehend the subtler dimensions that are not so apparent and obvious. To tap into this nature of intelligence which is deep, interconnected and truly progressive, requires integrative approach to development with an expansive orientation. Pragyan is the key that gives us an opportunity to manifest this intelligence which is holistic and therefore humanistic.
