Corporate Mindfulness Leadership Programs
We live in a volatile, uncertain, and complex world filled with bewildering ambiguity and constant upgrades. We are hyper-connected, globalised, distracted, and stressed, with little or no time to reflect. Big Data algorithms and digital empires are part of our daily reality. We have more information but work with more uncertainty; we have more technological power but must negotiate an increasingly competitive world. Economies of scale are being replaced with economies of learning.
85% of companies undertook business transformation in the past decade; 75% of those have failed because of hidden fears, insecurities, and attitudes that were not dealt with.
73% of leaders admit they are mentally absent at work.
96% would like to be more mindful.
47% of executives report mind-wandering and inability to concentrate effectively.
Only 2% of leaders regularly make time to improve their productivity.
Self-mastery in this new landscape starts with clarity of purpose and understanding ‘why’ we do what we do. It also requires a different way of managing one’s internal world. Mindfulness, mental control, and a deep understanding of what makes it all worthwhile have become the next frontiers of executive development.
Holocaust survivor Dr. Viktor Frankl can tell us about surviving and thriving despite suffering. As articulated in his book ‘Man’s Search for Meaning,’ Frankl’s life philosophy serves as a blueprint for how to make sense of it all and discover meaning despite challenging and even horrific circumstances.
In this program, we integrate the teachings of this philosophy, Logotherapy, with mindfulness to create a higher awareness of what is truly significant. As a systematic approach, mindfulness enables the development of better insight, better clarity of vision, and a stronger sense of purpose. Many global multinational corporations are embarking on mindful ways of working to help executives focus clearly, creatively, and innovatively. Scientific research supports mindfulness as the most powerful way to create extraordinarily capable leaders.
Most multinational corporations are embarking on Agile ways of working without adopting an Agile mindset that would help executives focus clearly on the task, think creatively and innovatively, carefully consider options to make confident decisions, and rapidly learn new things. Organisations such as Google, Harvard, Stanford, and Apple have recognised this and, since the late 90s, have introduced mindfulness-based leadership into their organisations.
Mindful leadership improves business relationships, sharpens focus, improves control, provides better conflict resolution skills, and improves creative thinking. It reduces stress, anxiety, and indecision. Our programme cultivates these pillars of leadership strength to sustain business growth and profitability.
The programme is built on the principles of existential philosophy and recognised mindfulness-based leadership development practices. We add an experiential dimension that combines corporate incentives with leadership development.
This program equips participants to deal with these critical challenges by focusing on four developmental areas:
Knowing one’s personal uniqueness, purpose, and what is being asked is the key to leading in the best way.
We are transcending ourselves for something more significant, such as the team or the company.
I had the vision and the wisdom to think beyond the obvious and conventional.
The skill to communicate correctly and get the best out of people.
If a business is about making money or saving costs, this program helps reorient executives and equip them with the mental armour to do battle.
This program will introduce participants to the basic concepts of mindfulness and discovering more meaning at work (and in life). Holocaust survivor Dr. Viktor Frankl can tell us more about living meaningfully despite challenges. Better known for his book ‘Man’s Search for Meaning,’ Frankl’s life philosophy serves as a blueprint for making sense of life and discovering meaning despite severe challenges.
This is a Leadership makeover. If management is about doing things the right way, leadership is about doing the right things - knowing what is essential and having the confidence to execute.
No leadership program combines mindfulness with the pursuit of purpose similarly.
Programme Scope
This mindfulness leadership development program will introduce the participant to a philosophy that enables leadership with cutting-edge wisdom and awareness to achieve improved business results. The program will run for a period of 4-months, combining individual and group sessions focussing on:
The combination of learning, mentoring, and coaching will cultivate individual development.
Development outcomes
Inspired leaders can instil hope and optimism among staff. The next competitive frontier is the employee experience. Successful leaders shape employees' engagement and know how to get the best out of people.
This program will cultivate the following leadership capabilities:
No company will ever promote bad practices. That will undermine any effort to improve overall company performance. It's time to think of leadership and management the same way. A bad leader damages the company's bottom line.