Discover Greek Culture presents: Plato in the Workplace

From critical thinking to successfully navigating difficult decisions and resolving conflict, Ancient Greek philosophy might just hold the keys to modern leadership. 

Almost 2,400 years have passed since his death, and yet it seems that Plato still holds that utmost position among philosophers. A pivotal figure in Ancient Greek and, later, Western philosophy, he has influenced some of the greatest thinkers, leaders and achievers in human history. It’s no wonder that Alfred North Whitehead, the esteemed British mathematician and philosopher, famously said that, “The safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato.”

Plato, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his most famous student, Aristotle, constitute a most venerated secular trinity of thought, and their ideas remain powerful to this day—and not just for philosophers. Business and leadership magazines regularly feature articles on these great philosophers, and philosophy degrees are often touted as the new MBA for future business leaders. But there’s no reason to wait for the next generation.

Committed to putting forward the very best of Greek culture and heritage, Discover Greek Culture has launched Philosophy @ Work, a collection of business and philosophy seminars designed to enhance professional and personal development and act as a catalyst for growth.

Infusing the very best ideas of Ancient Greek culture into contemporary corporate culture, Philosophy @ Work brings Plato into the workplace in stimulating interactive sessions that deliver real skills in a fun and engaging way. Working with key themes from ancient Greek thought, and under the expert guidance of a professor of philosophy, participants are invited to look anew at familiar concepts, re-examine them and uncover deeper meanings.

Available as a two-day or an eight-week program—each with its own structure and focus—Philosophy @ Work helps your team examine key concepts of Ancient Greek philosophy and their applications in the modern world: Participants learn about the Socratic cross-examination of ideas, explore the relationship between knowledge and leadership, discuss the value of friendship, examine how courageous thinking can lead to growth in the workplace, talk about the extent and limits of one’s power, and look at how individual strengths contribute to team excellence. They delve deep to discuss the means of persuasiveness and sound argumentation, discover how to navigate between illusion and reality to determine the true nature of a situation, learn to recognize and resolve inner conflict, and arm yourself with two of a prudent manager’s most invaluable tools: critical thinking and argument evaluation skills.

Supporting real personal and professional growth, these new business and philosophy seminars are fantastic team-building activities that deliver real skills while letting participants explore the past and the roots of western thought and civilization.

To find out more about Philosophy @ Work and how to book it, get in touch with a member of our team. 

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