Mindfulness enhances managerial work by improving quality decision-making, workplace creativity and focus, and through its reputation, a placebo effect that improves managerial standards. Mindfulness is the ancient practice of attuning oneself through various meditative methods. Through mindfulness, one is present in an environment and unjudging of their surroundings. Mindfulness heightens situational awareness and is proving to be one of the most useful performance-enhancing applications of modern-day management. Evidence concludes that mindfulness performs a critical role in enhancing decision quality, based on a reduction of negative conflict in the workplace. More so, mindfulness increases creativity and focus among front-line and middle …show more content…
The introduction of mindfulness as a managerial theory has positively affected the industry simply by existing. Interest in mindfulness has grown recently to the point that “mindfulness theory” has become nothing short of a double hermeneutic; a selffulfilling concept, good or bad, that becomes reality through the merit of its own popularity (Ghoshal 2005). The study of management has found itself in a peculiar state – it is not so static as to be labelled a hard science, but possesses enough method to be more than art. Therefore, it is a breeding ground to many conflicting theories and trends in search for the best management
In your opinion, and based on the best-available evidence, can mindfulness enhance the nature of managerial work?
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Management science, agency theory, and six sigma are all examples of theories that have governed management, regardless of a lack of supporting evidence. Thus mindfulness theory, by the principles of double hermeneutics, enhances managerial performance and simultaneously produces more mindful managers (Ghoshal 2005). Therefore, one may credit managerial enhancements to a sort of placebo-mindfulness hybrid. Research claims mindfulness reduces anxiety by 42 percent (Reibel et al. 2001), suppresses rumination (Jeffrey 2009), increases assertiveness for 69 percent of individuals (Beddoe 2004), and drastically increases worker job-satisfaction (Hülsheger et. al. 2012). A meta-analysis in the Journal of Complementary Medicine found no discriminatory precursors for being receptive to mindfulness (Chiesa 2009); in fact, in a study comparing mindfulness-based stress reduction therapy (MBSR) compared to no therapy, a significant hypothesis result of p<0.001 was achieved (Chiesa 2009), indicating the effectiveness of mindfulness therapy over other forms of therapy. The study involved a random selection of healthy individuals; revealing the indiscriminate and universally beneficial nature of mindfulness. Under the scrutiny of incessant research, it is fair to conclude that mindfulness has proven to be far more than a placebo. Furthermore, MRI-based analysis at the Caroline University of Medicine reveals an increase of grey matter in areas of the brain
As psychological field of study advances with its technologies to investigate changes in the mind, using such technology to look at effects of mindfulness meditation would strengthen its argument and understanding of the mechanisms in the brain, to change meditators into the new awaken state. This essay will reveal the evidence of mindfulness meditation making an impact on the mind. First, this essay will present the studies which found physiological functional differences in the body for those who did mindfulness meditation. Second, this essay will present the studies which found functional differences in the brain for those who perform mindfulness meditation. Third, this essay will present the studies which found structural differences in the brain for those who performed mindfulness meditation.
...y associated with the study, leaving looming questions of statistical significance, construct validity and internal validity. Consequently, I deem "Mindfulness Meditation Can Help You Make Smarter Decisions" as a meager portrayal of the Hafenbrack et al. empirical study.
Proponents of the Transcendental Meditation program initiated by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi have expressed their ideas in various web sites on the World Wide Web, through pages such as The Transcendental Meditation Program at http://www.tm.org and the Scientific Research on Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi program of the Maharishi University of Management at http://www.miu.edu/TM_Research. In these sites positive messages are conveyed about the benefits of meditation to its practitioner within the physiological, psychological, sociological, intellectual, and interpersonal realms. Within these sites, the web-browser is presented with an abundance of information relating the vast array of health benefits offered to an individual through the regular practice of what is described as the simplest, most natural form of awareness--what practitioners of the technique term "transcendental consciousness." Through this technique, its advocates assert, one can:
Meditation is an age-old practice that has renewed itself in many different cultures and times. Despite its age, however, there remains a mystery and some ambiguity as to what it is, or even how one performs it. The practice and tradition of meditation dates back thousands of years having appeared in many eastern traditions. Meditation’s ancient roots cloud its origins from being attributed to a sole inventor or religion, though Bon, Hindu, Shinto, Dao, and later, Buddhism are responsible for its development. Its practice has permeated almost all major world religions, but under different names. It has become a practice without borders, influencing millions with its tranquil and healing effects.
For thousands of years people have practiced mediation for spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. Albeit there are many mediation types, in this paper I will be discussing and focusing on mindfulness mediation. Before further exploring mindfulness mediation, it is crucial to define mediation as a whole. Tang, Holzel, & Posner, 2016 state “Meditation can be defined as a form of mental training that aims to improve an individual’s core psychological capacities, such as attentional and emotional capacities” (p.213). Having that in mind, we can dive into mindfulness mediation. Mindfulness meditation is defined as “nonjudgmental attention to present-moment experiences (Tang, Holzel, & Posner, 2016).” A useful analogy to consider is going to the gym, going to the gym allows one to enhance the body, well similarly, practicing mindfulness is akin to taking the mind to the psychic gym, it enhances it. Mindfulness meditation involves focusing on your breathing and then bringing your mind’s attention to the present all while dismissing discursive thoughts and maintaining a special focus on breathing.
It’s easy to think that mindfulness is a relatively new fad, with companies like Google inviting Zen masters to launch their Mindful Lunches. Maybe we think it’s a new need in today’s fast-paced life or because of a modern desire to be more productive. Mindfulness and meditation, however, are mentioned in ancient texts such as the Bible and have been around for thousands of years.
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, as a therapeutic technique. The M square, as I call it, which stands for Mindfulness and Meditation is making an impact on today’s society, as it has been used by more people with each passing day. They are starting to acknowledge the benefits, some of which are the improvement in both mental and physical health, acceptance of one’s self, lower stress and depression, and maybe more, but to mention a few. Not excluding these two great men: Dr. Martinez, a Biocognitive Psychologist, and Keith Mitchell, an ex-American football linebacker in the National Football League. Both Dr. Martinez and Keith are strong supporters and practitioners of meditation and mindfulness.
To begin with, mindfulness is when someone can pay attention to the present moment “without being devoted to different points of view” (Martin, 1997). Along with staying focused on the present moment, mindfulness is when the particular person does not judge the current experience as the person tries to comprehend the present situation. Mindfulness makes a person reflect on one’s self by not only figuring out one’s thoughts, but also the feelings that go along with it. The complex nature of mindfulness demonstrates that it has multiple purposes that cultivates a person into realizing the potential of the brain (Davis & Hayes,
When I saw Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring about five years ago at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., I felt something about the painting that I had never felt before when looking at artwork. I felt as if this girl, this young woman in the painting was real, hiding in the museum behind this canvas. She was in the flesh. Her skin was still dewy from three hundred-something years ago, the light across her face still glowing. She was in the round, her eyes followed mine, she was real. She was about to speak, she was in a moment of thought, she was in reflection. This girl was not crimson red or titanium white, she was flesh. Vermeer caught her, a butterfly in his hand. She was not just recorded on canvas, she was created on canvas. She was caught in a moment of stillness. Vermeer creates moments in his paintings. When viewing them, we step into a private, intimate setting, a story. Always, everything is quiet and calm. I realize now it is no wonder I had such a strong reaction to Vermeer the first time I saw him: he is a stillness seeker.
(Tolstoy 6) Here, Tolstoy depicts the ideals of care or living at the time. Mindfulness-based practices increases productivity and lessens pressure. Focus, lucidity and the nature of all that we take care of enhances when we engross ourselves in what is present. Moreover, when the static foundation in our minds is quieted, space is made for positive feelings.
It will enable their professional practice to reliably yield the desired result. Information based on the evidence based teaching can be utilized in the decision making process. Therefore, decision awareness can be employed in action while making a decision. On the other hand the evidence based management is not a prevailing mode in management education. Authority and politics in an organization can limit the managerial decisions. Moreover, it’s very difficult obtain updated research based evidence and will have always limited application in the present situation. Langer and Moldoveanu (2000) stated that mindfulness is not a product, but a process, that stresses the difference between understanding and explanation and ultimately frees understanding from explanation. Therefore, in my point of view, mindfulness training depends on the situation we are dealing with it. But according to (Good et al. 2015), multi-national companies like Google, Aetna, Mayo Clinic and the U.S. Army use mindfulness training to improve workplace functioning. In this 21st century, mindfulness training plays a vital role especially in this tech world, in motivating and also developing new innovative ideas and concepts for the wellbeing of society. Evidences provide by the Tech giant Google and the world’s most powerful defence, the U.S army, substantiate importance of mindfulness training in this changing
...sect. If the article identifies a seamless integration, between the three aspects, then, the article would have achieved its mandate. I feel that the author has achieved commendable results through the identification of the mindsets of effective management, however I feel that the author needs to emphasize on the need to combine the three factors. Instead, the author has emphasized on the mindset of effective management. In either case, effective management is all about mindset and not the capacity and environment. I believe that although different individuals are gifted differently, everyone can be an effective manager if given a chance.
By utilizing a set of research methods, that inducts different types of mindfulness meditation training programs, and advanced mindfulness practitioners to matched control, with a capitulation of detection that enhance our understanding of the nature of mindfulness. While providing insights that will help me to target symptoms and populations that are likely to benefit from mindfulness meditation
Mindfulness and Christian Devotional Meditation Mindfulness, derived from Buddhist, is a meditation aimed at creating more self-awareness with acceptance and self-compassion as the primary focus. Fernando Garzon, PsyD, contributed an article to Society for Christian Psychology on the differences between this popular practice in Psychology as well as Christian Devotional Meditation. Although both appear beneficial in treating patients and helping them overcome negative emotions, Christian Devotional Meditation looks at God and Scripture as well as self-experience. Although many Christian Psychologists are trained in mindfulness meditation for behavioral training, stress reduction, or acceptance and commitment therapy with observable results,
10-Minute Mindfulness appeals to me because I am at a time in my life where peace and simplicity are my priority. The stresses of everyday living cause emotional, physical and mental harm. A lifestyle change is needed to prevent further harm; mindfulness is a lifestyle change that requires dedication, practice and openness. Learning to live in the present moment, not the past or future, is key to reducing stress and becoming aware of the triggers that bring discord. This book provides support, guidance and encouragement in learning to be mindful.