Mindful Leadership: Leading Effectively in Complex Times – Inspired by Bhutan

In an increasingly complex economic environment, managers are facing growing pressure. Decisions must be made more quickly. Uncertainty is on the rise. Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming processes, roles and responsibilities. At the same time, expectations regarding credibility, responsibility and sustainable action are increasing.

How can we lead effectively under these conditions? How can we make better decisions—even when faced with pressure, speed and uncertainty? And what role does mindfulness play in a time when efficiency alone is no longer sufficient?

The event «Mindful Leadership: Leading Effectively in Complex Times» on 04.06.2026, opens up new perspectives on these questions. At its core is an approach that combines economic effectiveness with inner clarity. Inspired by Bhutan – a country that has deliberately set different priorities with its concept of Gross National Happiness – alternative models of thinking and leadership become apparent.

Mindful Leadership: Leading Effectively in Complex Times – Inspired by Bhutan

Datum: Thursday, 4th of June 2026
Zeit: 18:00 - 19:15 (followed by a Apéro)
Ort: HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft Zürich, Auditorium

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Die Highlights des Abends

• A particular focus of the evening will be on theInsights from Dr Karma Phuntsho,Founder and president of the Loden Foundation (Bhutan) as well as a thought leader in mindfulness and values-based leadership. He is regarded as one of Bhutan’s most renowned intellectuals and thought leaders at the intersection of Buddhist philosophy, social development, and values-driven entrepreneurship. Through his perspective, he offers an inspiring and highly relevant approach to the question of how mindfulness, inner clarity, and ethical orientation can shape contemporary business and responsible leadership.

• At the same time, current educational initiatives at HWZ. This includes the planned CAS Building Mindful Organisations, which specifically prepares executives for responsible and future-oriented action, as well as the new Mindful Business Club, designed as a platform for exchange, reflection, and cross-organisational learning.

• The event will be moderated by Dr Hugo Bigi, Head of the HWZ Bhutan Entrepreneurial Education Programme (BEEP) (“BEEP – Bridging Bhutanese Values with International Business Practices”), lecturer and subject specialist at HWZ

Programme

• 6.00 pm: Welcome – Prof Dr Brian P. Rüeger, rector of HWZ, and Dr Hugo Bigi, head of the HWZ Bhutan Entrepreneurial Education Programme (BEEP)

• 6:10 pm: Bhutanese Wisdom Meets Modern Business – Dr Hugo Bigi & Dr Karma Phuntsho, founder and president of the Loden Foundation (Bhutan) as well as thought leader in mindfulness and values-based leadership

• 6.20 pm: Keynote “The Buddha as a Business Guru”– Dr Karma Phuntsho

• 6.45 pm: Results of the HWZ Bhutan Study: Rethinking Entrepreneurship: A GNH-Inspired Study between Bhutan and Switzerland – Prof Dr Claude Meier & Dr Tiziana Gaito, HWZ Research & Sustainability

• 6.55 pm: HWZ initiatives (CAS Building Mindful Organisations, Mindful Business Club) – Dr Hugo Bigi & Prof Dr Brian P. Rüeger

• 7:05 pm: Questions from the audience

• 7.15 pm: Apéro & networking

The event is aimed at executives, entrepreneurs and decision-makers who wish to rethink their roles in a changing economic environment—thoroughly, reflectively, and with a focus on long-term impact.

The event is organised in collaboration with the Society Switzerland-Bhutan.