What is BQOL?...Before we define “Business Quality of Life” (BQOL), we need to define "Quality of Life" in a broad sense. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Quality of life as "...individuals perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns.
It is a broad ranging concept affected in a complex way by the person's physical health, psychological state, level of independence, social relationships, personal beliefs and their relationship to salient features of their environment (boding added)." The Collins English Dictionary defines Quality of Life as "the general well-being of a person or society, defined in terms of health and happiness, rather than happiness, rather than wealth ⇒ Even when a condition can be totally cured, there is a period of reduced quality of life that most of us would just as soon avoid., It is our responsibility to improve the quality of life for ourselves and others., We have seen a worsening of the quality of life in our cities., A healthy lifestyle leads to a better quality of life." A similar definition is given by BusinessDictionary.com, "Daily living enhanced by wholesome food and clean air and water, enjoyment of unfettered open spaces and bodies of water, conservation of wildlife and natural resources, security from crime, and protection from radiation and toxic substances. It may also be used as a measure of the energy and power a person is endowed with that enable him or her to enjoy life and prevail over life's challenges irrespective of the handicaps he or she may have."
The common thread in definitions is a healthy physical, emotional, and psychological state or condition, that is NOT related to monetary wealth. Also, a condition or environment that supports social interactions, personal beliefs, and independence. With that in mind, let's define "Business Quality of Life". For the current discussion we can consider Business Quality of Life as the overall physical, and emotional health, as well as social interactions, and personal freedom as impacted by one's workplace, or business environment. Next week we will look at the costs of poor quality of life (BLOF), and how a Coach can work with clients in identifying methods, and practices to improve BQOL, and Quality of Life as a whole.
It is a broad ranging concept affected in a complex way by the person's physical health, psychological state, level of independence, social relationships, personal beliefs and their relationship to salient features of their environment (boding added)." The Collins English Dictionary defines Quality of Life as "the general well-being of a person or society, defined in terms of health and happiness, rather than happiness, rather than wealth ⇒ Even when a condition can be totally cured, there is a period of reduced quality of life that most of us would just as soon avoid., It is our responsibility to improve the quality of life for ourselves and others., We have seen a worsening of the quality of life in our cities., A healthy lifestyle leads to a better quality of life." A similar definition is given by BusinessDictionary.com, "Daily living enhanced by wholesome food and clean air and water, enjoyment of unfettered open spaces and bodies of water, conservation of wildlife and natural resources, security from crime, and protection from radiation and toxic substances. It may also be used as a measure of the energy and power a person is endowed with that enable him or her to enjoy life and prevail over life's challenges irrespective of the handicaps he or she may have."
The common thread in definitions is a healthy physical, emotional, and psychological state or condition, that is NOT related to monetary wealth. Also, a condition or environment that supports social interactions, personal beliefs, and independence. With that in mind, let's define "Business Quality of Life". For the current discussion we can consider Business Quality of Life as the overall physical, and emotional health, as well as social interactions, and personal freedom as impacted by one's workplace, or business environment. Next week we will look at the costs of poor quality of life (BLOF), and how a Coach can work with clients in identifying methods, and practices to improve BQOL, and Quality of Life as a whole.
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