MasterWork

MasterWork
Arnaud Maitland
Dharma Publishing
ISBN: 0-89800-309-1
Non-Fiction, Business
Reviewed by Dr. Tami Brady

MasterWork is divided into two complementary parts. The first portion of the book explores the author’s experiences while Dharma Enterprises, a subsidiary of Tibetan lama Tarthang Tulka’s Tibetan Nyingma Institute. All of the projects under this foundation’s umbrella followed what would later become known as the “Skillful Means” method.
Skillful Means aims to get rid of work apathy while increasing self confidence, self esteem, and personal energy. Simply put, this method charges employees to give just a little more attention and commitment to their work and in return find themselves feeling more valued and content. Like the other projects undertaken by this group, Dharma Enterprises achieved a good deal of success using this method.
For those new to Skillful Means, the second portion of this book goes into more detail about the concepts and how they can be useful in any business. Of particular significance are the exercises that can be undertaken either by an individual or by a team of employees. Throughout much of this material, the author points out how this method will aid the individual while also helping the company.