named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Global Member Network
Connects scholars, practitioners, and institutions committed to advancing humanistic management through dialogues, events, and knowledge exchange.
Humanistic Leadership Academy
Provides executive education, workshops, and leadership development programs grounded in humanistic values for current and future leaders.
Humanistic Management Journal
A peer-reviewed academic journal publishing interdisciplinary research on human dignity, well-being, and ethical economic systems.
Reality Proves Possibility Podcast
A podcast series featuring conversations with global leaders, scholars, and innovators demonstrating real-world applications of humanistic management and leadership.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Advancing humanistic management research through interdisciplinary collaborationConvenes global researchers and establishes collaborative research laboratories to advance humanistic management scholarship, including the development of classifications, research approaches, and findings. Operates a double-blind peer-reviewed academic journal and publishes ongoing volumes and special issues on topics such as dignity, love in organizing, and the future of work.
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AI Governance and Ethical Research 1 activity
- Conducting specialized research on dignity-centered AI and love-based organizingConducts research on dignity-centered AI practices and responsible governance, as well as on love as an organizing principle to build trust and sustain communities of care in organizations. Develops innovative models and frameworks to drive transformative change in business and society.
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Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Leadership development through the Humanistic Leadership AcademyOperates the Humanistic Leadership Academy, offering a four-level certification program that combines live virtual cohorts, self-paced modules, and applied projects. Issues certifications and digital badges upon completion, designed to develop leaders capable of fostering human dignity, ethics, and flourishing across personal, organizational, and societal levels.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Providing advisory and strategic consulting servicesOffers advisory services to help organizations integrate humanistic principles into strategy, culture, and decision-making. Delivers keynotes, private briefings, and custom strategic labs to executive teams and boards to support cultural transformation, governance reform, and talent ecosystem improvement.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Supporting doctoral students in humanistic managementProvides mentorship, networking, and collaborative research opportunities for PhD students globally through the Humanistic Management PhD Network and dedicated cohort programs, supporting their professionalization and integration into the field.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Transforming business education through curriculum and faculty developmentWorks to transform business education by creating partnerships to advance curriculum reform, faculty development, and institutional capacity. Offers targeted virtual cohort programs for business school educators to collaboratively develop pedagogical methods that humanize management education.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Distributing educational materials and managing membershipOperates an online store to distribute books on humanistic management, offers a newsletter to inform subscribers about organizational activities, and provides membership opportunities and volunteer engagement to support operations.
- Producing and disseminating thought leadership contentProduces the "Reality Proves Possibility" podcast series exploring real-world applications of humanistic management and leadership. Authors and contributes chapters to academic publications on ethical leadership, flourishing, and military education.
- Publishing scholarly works and books on humanistic managementCollaborates on and publishes books related to humanistic management, issues calls for abstracts for edited volumes in the Humanistic Management Series with Routledge, and recognizes outstanding scholarly contributions through the Humanistic Management Book Awards.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$25K391%
Program service revenue$24K375%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$28K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$44K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$44K
3 years on record · 2022–2024 · YoY revenue +156.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pirson | Founder and President | 20 | $10K |
relationships · 38
Who they work with
- Academy of Management Partner — Cooperates with the Social Issues in Management (SIM) Division to co-create joint research globally.
- Case Western Reserve University Partner — Member institution in the global university consortium for humanistic management.
- Club of Rome Partner — Collaborates on convenings and systems-level dialogue for civilizational renewal and long-term stewardship.
- Columbia University Network — Scott Parsons holds dual master’s degrees in philosophy and political science from Columbia University.
- Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Network — Member of COPE, adhering to its principles for addressing publication misconduct and maintaining research integrity.
- Creighton University Partner — Hosts or participates in Humanistic Leadership Academy cohorts
- De La Salle University Philippines Partner — Member institution in the global university consortium for humanistic management.
- Donahue Center for Business Ethics & Social Responsibility Partner — Sponsors the "Necessary Conversations" series.
- Duquesne University Partner — Member institution in the global university consortium for humanistic management.
- ESADE Partner — Member institution in the global university consortium for humanistic management.
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Partner — Hosts the Center for Character and Leadership, co-founded by Scott Parsons.
- Fordham University Partner — Hosts Editor-in-Chief Michael Pirson and collaborates through faculty contributions to the journal’s editorial leadership.
- Fordham University Partner — Member institution in the global university consortium for humanistic management.
- Georgetown University Partner — Member institution in the global university consortium for humanistic management.
- Harvard Human Flourishing Program Partner — Engages in cross-disciplinary research on the conditions and determinants of flourishing, with pathways for public scholarship and evidence-informed practice.
- Humanistic Leadership Academy Partner — Learning and development platform operated by IHMA to advance humanistic leadership.
- Humanistic Management Journal Partner — Collaborates on publishing research through calls for papers and special issues.
- IESE Business School Partner — Contributes editorial leadership through Associate Editor Domènec Melé and other board members affiliated with the institution.
- Le Moyne College Partner — Member institution in the global university consortium for humanistic management.
- PRME Working Group on Humanistic Management Network — Member of the PRME Working Group on Humanistic Management.
- Peking University Partner — Member institution in the global university consortium for humanistic management.
- Presencing Institute Partner — Collaborates on practice-based learning and systems transformation at the intersection of awareness, leadership, and social innovation.
- Routledge Publishers Partner — Collaborates on publishing book volumes in the Humanistic Management Series.
- Springer Nature Partner — Collaborates with Springer Nature to publish the Humanistic Management Journal and host content via SpringerLink.
- Tec de Monterrey Partner — Hosts or participates in Humanistic Leadership Academy cohorts
- Tecnológico de Monterrey Partner — Collaborates with faculty and academic leaders from Tecnológico de Monterrey in its Development Cohort program.
- Texas Tech University System Partner — Scott Parsons served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Character and Ethics across its five universities.
- UDEM Mexico Partner — Member institution in the global university consortium for humanistic management.
- United States Military Academy at West Point Partner — Scott Parsons served as Professor of Philosophy at West Point.
- University of Birmingham Network — Alma mater of Scott Parsons and institutional connection through the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Co-Created Knowledge and Practice Translationmethodology: research-to-practice_translationBy integrating collaborative research, story-based learning, and co-creation among educators and practitioners, the organization translates humanistic insights into practical tools and curricula, because shared development across theory and practice communities increases relevance, adoption, and transformative impact in leadership education and organizational change.
- Developmental Leadership Frameworkmethodology: developmental-continuumBy structuring leadership development as a progressive journey centered on identity and being (Be/Know/Do), the organization cultivates ethical, human-centered leaders, because grounding leadership in personal integrity and purpose enables more trustworthy, effective decision-making in complex environments.
- Humanistic Management as Systemic Alternativemethodology: humanistic_managementBy convening global leaders across sectors and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, the organization advances humanistic management as a systemic alternative to traditional paradigms, because cross-sector and cross-disciplinary exchange enables the co-development of dignitarian, people-centered models that challenge dominant practices.