A workshop on wellness lifestyle was conducted by the Department of Engineering Management for the staff of the Dean’s Office (AR and SAB divisions) on November 30, 2023, from 8.30 am to 12.00 pm. A team of highly qualified resource panelists, Prof. Rasnayaka Mudiyanse, Dr. Erunika Dayaratna, and Dr. Kapila B. Wijayarathne conducted the workshop. The eight wellness dimensions (physical, social, financial, environmental, intellectual, occupational, emotional, and spiritual) were taken into consideration with the appreciative inquiry for discussion.
The participants were highly satisfied with the programme’s content and delivery method. They further pointed out the importance of a wellness lifestyle to keep employees happy and foster team spirit for organizational growth. In addition, they stressed the significance of fostering a wellness lifestyle for family happiness, too. The participants expressed their gratitude to the organizers for providing this type of programme to all employees in the Dean’s office without any hierarchical barriers.