# Developing Soft Skills and Leadership through Indian Knowledge System

- Institution: IIT Roorkee
- Department: Humanities and Social Sciences
- Teacher: Prof. Nagendra Kumar Prof. Anurag Kumar
- Level: Undergraduate
- Language: English
- Subjects: Society and politics
- Source: [NPTEL](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109107003)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-SA](https://nptel.ac.in/faq) (Non-commercial use only.)
- Syllabus: [at the source](https://nptel.ac.in/courses/109107003)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

This course offers an exploration of modern soft skills through Indian Knowledge Systems, where students will critically reflect on values such as Dharma, social harmony and Indian ethos. The course provides an examination of how ancient insights and concepts can help shape ethical conduct, teamwork, leadership, and emotional well being. The course aims to equip the students with a wide array of skills including communication, professional and ethical conduct, interpersonal competency, personality development and ethical as well as critical thinking.

## Lectures

1. [Understanding Soft Skills: Meaning, Scope, and Relevance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/7c21622efb4b) (YouTube)
2. [Indian Knowledge System (IKS) : Concept , Sources , and Traditions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/a0caecce9ddc) (YouTube)
3. [Purushartha : An Ancient Indian Model of Human Development](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/f3148fd5ec9f) (YouTube)
4. [Leadership and Personality in Indian Ethos](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/9588a4c72d29) (YouTube)
5. [Women, Wisdom and Agency in Indian Knowledge System](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/a4940df1aa7a) (YouTube)
6. [Concept of Vak and Sabda in Indian Philosophy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/52a73c42adfd) (YouTube)
7. [Oral Traditions: Dialogue, Debate, and Storytelling](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/6ba2edc170fe) (YouTube)
8. [Listening (Shravana) as a Soft Skill](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/99c6a9060098) (YouTube)
9. [Ethical Communication in Indian Texts](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/b26352292192) (YouTube)
10. [Wisdom in Action : Ancient Stories , Modern Skills](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/abcf76a64fae) (YouTube)
11. [Self Knowledge (Ātma-Jñāna) and Personality Development](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/afecd80da724) (YouTube)
12. [Emotions (Bhāva) and Emotional Balance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/488bad8d995b) (YouTube)
13. [Indian Approaches to Emotional Intelligence](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/0ac5748d0085) (YouTube)
14. [Mindfulness and Self-Regulation](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/3cf1a1ae7f25) (YouTube)
15. [Time, Patience, and Process Orientation (Kāla & Kṣamā)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/c5ee15ea2023) (YouTube)
16. [Dharma as Ethical Framework](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/51a47598aa67) (YouTube)
17. [Indian Ethical Models – Gita, Upanishads, Arthashastra](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/0cfc71a6f18a) (YouTube)
18. [Integrity, Responsibility, and Work Culture](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/83d2f22ea0c0) (YouTube)
19. [Ethics in Personal and Professional Life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/b34fd5090bbb) (YouTube)
20. [Pratispardhā: Competition, Comparison, and Collaboration](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/751310047ba0) (YouTube)
21. [Leadership in Ancient India : Raja-Dharma and Lokasangraha](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/ea931c6083da) (YouTube)
22. [Leadership Models from Mahabharata and Ramayana](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/c4a0cf7c2225) (YouTube)
23. [Servant Leadership and Indian Traditions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/984839269bd9) (YouTube)
24. [Arthashastra Principles and Financial Decisions](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/25b9616fd719) (YouTube)
25. [Moral Authority and Decision Making](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/ba21162397b1) (YouTube)
26. [Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/73172e67cca1) (YouTube)
27. [Concept of Sangha and Collective Responsibility](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/9c4deccc265e) (YouTube)
28. [Cooperation and Conflict Resolution in Indian Thought](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/90b0cb16d4f0) (YouTube)
29. [Respect , Empathy, and Social Harmony](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/c7642a7c07a7) (YouTube)
30. [Workplace Relationships through IKS](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/94b222c9ae83) (YouTube)
31. [Stress: Causes and Consequences](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/46d35fde58b0) (YouTube)
32. [Inner Regulation for Outer Leadership: Meditation, Breath, and Balance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/c35a29db439c) (YouTube)
33. [Soft Skills and Holistic Wellness: An Indian Knowledge Framework](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/59f100b02e2f) (YouTube)
34. [Memory, Mind and Method: Indian Approaches to Retention and Recall](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/e90460f8df5c) (YouTube)
35. [Multitasking in Ancient Indian Tradition: Lessons from Avadhani](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/e30b8b73a624) (YouTube)
36. [Public Speaking and Debate: Art and Technique in Indian Knowledge Tradition](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/edb8d1a6cb56) (YouTube)
37. [Anxiety in the Age of Overstimulation: An Indian Knowledge System Perspective](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/4ebea5bc6959) (YouTube)
38. [Concept of Kala (Time) in Indian Thought](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/bbbca7f84b36) (YouTube)
39. [Discipline (Anushasana) and Self-Control](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/88fad56b17f0) (YouTube)
40. [Cross Cultural Sensitivity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/34b970f2e2b8) (YouTube)
41. [The Power of Presence: Rethinking Styling, Fashion, and Attire through IKS](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/1bb4888788ec) (YouTube)
42. [Impactful Body Language: Mastering Presence through IKS](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/bb7ceaecbf5d) (YouTube)
43. [Mastering Hospitality : Building Professional Networking](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/9156947b5b48) (YouTube)
44. [Work Life Balance: Integrating Professional Excellence and Grihastha Dharma](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/3f53d2cbd8f4) (YouTube)
45. [Success, Lifelong Learning, and the Path to Atma Sidhi](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/cd01e56b482b) (YouTube)
46. [Professional Etiquette and Workplace Skills](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/dbe55f832399) (YouTube)
47. [Indian Etiquette : Respect , Humility , and Conduct](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/7e0317c352c1) (YouTube)
48. [Soft Skills for Corporate and Public Life](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/f2c531f1487c) (YouTube)
49. [Cross- Cultural Sensitivity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/0ee9d31b0e1b) (YouTube)
50. [Ethics in Organizational Behaviour](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/a084d6ca415e) (YouTube)
51. [Personality Development and Life Skills](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/8800f824dd8b) (YouTube)
52. [Personality (Svabhava) and Gunas](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/3931bd88a636) (YouTube)
53. [Confidence, Motivation, and Self-Discipline](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/17090fa9b4d5) (YouTube)
54. [Lifelong Learning](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/02e17ef6c7a9) (YouTube)
55. [Character Building](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/86afa39c1095) (YouTube)
56. [The Sacred Economy : Navigating ESG and Sustainability through IKS](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/8d33a7cb8714) (YouTube)
57. [Pratipaksha Bhavanam : Countering Negative Thoughts through IKS](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/a3e7515ba559) (YouTube)
58. [Vidya Dadati Vinayam : The Idea of Acquiring True Knowledge through IKS](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/6690bc4660bf) (YouTube)
59. [From Skill to Self : Reimagining Human Development through IKS (Part I)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/6f2b38192eb7) (YouTube)
60. [From Skill to Self : Reimagining Human Development through IKS ( Part II)](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/nptel/109107003/e25b49c15a89) (YouTube)