The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) in Sri Lanka launched a groundbreaking research project on June 11th, 2024, aimed at revitalizing leadership practices by drawing upon the ancient Buddhist philosophy of Dasaraja Dharma, the Ten Kingly Virtues. Recognizing the pressing need for ethical and effective leadership, CIPM seeks to develop a comprehensive leadership module based on these timeless principles.
Dasaraja Dharma encompasses virtues such as generosity, morality, sacrifice, honesty, gentleness, austerity, non-anger, non-violence, patience, and non-opposition. These values provide a framework for cultivating leaders who prioritize integrity, accountability, and the greater good. In a context where corruption and ethical lapses have marred the political and bureaucratic landscape, the relevance of Dasaraja Dharma is undeniable.
CIPM President, Mr. Ken Vijayakumar, envisions this initiative as a catalyst for positive change. By integrating the wisdom of Dasaraja Dharma into modern leadership practices, CIPM seeks to empower individuals and organizations to create a more ethical and effective leadership paradigm. This approach not only addresses the shortcomings of contemporary leadership but also contributes to the development of context-specific management models that resonate with Sri Lankan culture and values.
The research project has garnered significant support from CIPM members, academics, researchers, and invitees. Dr Yashoda Bandara, Senior Lecturer at Rajarata University of Sri Lanka, and Dr Rasika Priyankara, CIPM Member and Senior Lecturer at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, have been instrumental in driving this study forward, and their exceptional contributions have been pivotal to its success.
By embracing the timeless wisdom of Dasaraja Dharma, CIPM paves the way for a brighter, more ethical future for Sri Lanka, where leaders at all levels are committed to serving the nation with integrity and compassion. The CIPM initiative is poised to impact Human Resource Management, providing invaluable resources and training programs based on the research outcomes. Further, this research has encouraged CIPM Students & Members to explore integrating religious
philosophies such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Islam into modern management practices, ultimately leading to social-religious harmony and national development.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management set up another milestone on 8 December 2023 with the launch of the Examiner Competency Framework. This progressive initiative by CIPM aims to improve the quality of its graduates further by strengthening the assessment process of the study programs that CIPM offers. The ECF program is focused on developing the competencies of the examiner pool of CIPM.
The launching ceremony, which was held at CIPM HR House Auditorium, was graced by the President of CIPM, Mr. Ken Vijayakumar, and Vice President of CIPM, Mr. Priyantha Ranasinghe; Honorary Secretary of CIPM, Col. Saman Jayawickrama, Chairperson – Professional, Academic Affairs Technical Committee, Dr Heather Fernando, Chief Executive Officer of CIPM Mr. U.A.C Obeyesekere, Director of Professional and Academic Affairs Mr. G. Weerathunga, Director Operations Ms. Himali Dassanayake, ECF Lead Resource Person Dr Rasika Priyankara, Council Members, Members of the Professional Academic Affairs Technical Committee and lecturers and examiners of CIPM.
The Great HR Quiz 2023, organized by CIPM Sri Lanka, ended on a high note, with Siam City Cement Lanka Ltd taking the Overall CIPM Great HR Quiz 2023 Champion Trophy. IFS R&D International (Pvt) Ltd grabbed the 1st Runner-up Trophy, while Ansell Lanka (Pvt) Ltd won the 2nd Runner-up Trophy.
The highly anticipated event for the HR community was held on November 29th at the Galadari Hotel, Colombo.
A total of 65 teams from both public and private sector companies enthusiastically took part in the event. The event was a lively and interactive quiz, featuring a special digital response device on each team’s table.
We were honored to have Mr. Nalin Karunaratne, Director/CEO of Ceylon Biscuits Ltd, as our Chief Guest, and Mr. Anura Siriwardena, Executive Director of Voice of Asia Network (Pvt) Ltd, as our Guest of Honour. We were also pleased to have Mr. Ken Vijayakumar, President of CIPM, along with the office bearers, executive council members, past presidents, and the senior management and staff of CIPM in attendance.
The panel of judges for the event included renowned Senior Prof. Ajantha Dharmasiri, Mr. Dhammika Fernando, and Prof. A. Sarveswaran. Mr. C. Hewapattini served as the Quiz Master. We are grateful to Nippon Paint Lanka (Pvt) Ltd and PickMe for being the strategic sponsors, and Wild Drift for joining with us for this exciting event.
CIPM Sri Lanka, the Nation’s Leader in human resource management, signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Peradeniya on 23.11.2023. The key objective of this MoU is to promote and develop the principles, techniques, and practices of Human Resource Management.
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