Mindfulness in Organizations
Foundations, Research, and Applications

This book provides researchers and professionals with an overview of the latest theory and empirical research on mindfulness in an organizational context.

Jochen Reb (Edited by), Paul W. B. Atkins (Edited by)

9781107064805, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 30 June 2015

438 pages, 7 b/w illus. 8 tables
22.9 x 15 x 2.8 cm, 0.73 kg

'If you are looking to become more mindful about mindfulness, this book is for you! In one stop, by reading this volume, scholars interested in mindfulness can learn from the biggest thinkers on mindfulness in the field of management and organizations. Whether you are new to the research or practice of mindfulness or an experienced veteran, you will benefit from reading this book.' Gretchen Spreitzer, Keith E. and Valerie J. Alessi Professor of Business Administration and Professor of Management and Organizations, Ross School of Business

Mindfulness techniques, having long played an important role in contemplative traditions around the world, are now recognized as having the potential to transform workplaces. As interest in the role of mindfulness in organizational settings continues to increase, this timely book fills a gap in the literature by providing an overview of the latest theoretical and empirical research on workplace mindfulness. It brings together world-leading scholars to explore the foundations, key discussions, diversity of approaches, and applications of mindfulness in organizations. It acts as a catalyst for future research on the topic by suggesting research directions and stimulating organizational researchers to embark on new projects involving mindfulness. Furthermore, it provides valuable ideas for implementing mindfulness programs in organizations, for teaching mindfulness in business contexts, and for coaching with mindfulness. This must-read book will appeal to researchers and professionals in the fields of organizational behavior, organizational psychology and employee well-being.

Foreword
Preface
Part I. Foundations: 1. Introduction Jochen Reb and Paul W. B. Atkins
2. What is mindfulness, and why should organizations care about it? Shauna L. Shapiro, Margaret C. Wang and Emily H. Peltason
3. Mindfulness: historical and contemplative context and recent developments Michael Chaskalson and Sharon Grace Hadley
4. Methods of mindfulness: how mindfulness is studied in the workplace Ellen Choi and Hannes Leroy
5. Applying mindfulness in the context of work: mindfulness-based interventions Hugo J. E. M. Alberts and Ute R. Hu?lsheger
Part II. Research: 6. Mindfulness, identity and work: mindfulness training creates a more flexible sense of self Paul W. B. Atkins and Robert Styles
7. Improving decision making through mindfulness Natalia Karelaia and Jochen Reb
8. Mindfulness and creativity in the workplace Ravi S. Kudesia
9. How being mindful impacts individuals' work-family balance, conflict, and enrichment: a review of existing evidence, mechanisms and future directions Tammy D. Allen and E. Layne Paddock
10. Building and maintaining better leadership relationships through mindfulness Richard E. Boyatzis
11. Leading with mindfulness: exploring the relation of mindfulness with leadership behaviors, styles, and development Jochen Reb, Samantha Sim, Kraivin Chintakananda and Devasheesh P. Bhave
12. Mindfulness in interpersonal negotiations: delineating the concept of mindfulness and proposing a mindful, relational self-regulation (MRSR) model Dejun Tony Kong
13. Drawing the line: sketching out the role of visual templates in individual mindfulness and mindful organizing Christian Gärtner and Christian Huber
Part III. Applications: 14. Awakening at work: introducing mindfulness into organizations Mirabai Bush
15. Mindfulness and the inside work of management: the Executive Mind at The Peter F. Drucker School of Management ?Jeremy Hunter
16. Mindfulness in coaching Liz Hall
Index.

Subject Areas: Organizational theory & behaviour [KJU], Personnel & human resources management [KJMV2], Social, group or collective psychology [JMH]