Mind the gap: Mindfulness as an intervention strategy

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The idea of mindfulness is certainly nothing new – indeed there is evidence that it has been followed to some degree for over 2,000 years. However, fast forwarding to the 21st Century when mindfulness is supposedly all the rage, there are two key questions as to whether it is truly effective, and the extent to which it is being effectively pursued by organizations as a way to develop and support their employees. What is clear to anyone that currently works in any modern organization is that those leading human resources (HR) strategy and departments are certainly aware of mindfulness and are perhaps to a greater or lesser degree in favor of its use – but the message may not be getting through.

Practical implications

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

The idea of mindfulness is certainly nothing new – indeed there is evidence that it has been followed to some degree for over 2,000 years. However, fast forwarding to the 21st Century when mindfulness is supposedly all the rage, there are two key questions as to whether it is truly effective, and the extent to which it is being effectively pursued by organizations as a way to develop and support their employees. What is clear to anyone that currently works in any modern organization is that those leading human resources (HR) strategy and departments are certainly aware of mindfulness and are perhaps to a greater or lesser degree in favor of its use – but the message may not be getting through.

Practical implications

This paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "Mind the gap: Mindfulness as an intervention strategy", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 33 No. 6, pp. 26-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-07-2019-0153