This article presents the process and outcomes of a participatively structured class on spirituality in work. The authors’ spiritual diversity led them to create a distinction between spirituality “in” and “of ” work, an inclusive definition of spirituality and work, and a position against organizational imposition of spiritual values. Their discussions led them to outline a number of things at the individual and collective level that could be included in management classes or organizational consultation.
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