Mind the gap!. Issue 2 (13th March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Linacre, Simon
• Is Part Of: Human resource management international digest. Volume 25:Issue 2(2017)
• Page Start: 7
• Page End: 9
• Publication Date: 2017-03-13
• Subjects: Leadership -- Leadership Development -- Learning Methods -- Mindfulness -- Organizational development; Personnel management -- Periodicals; 658.3124
• DOI: 10.1108/HRMID-10-2016-0148
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0967-0734

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach: This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings: The idea of mindfulness – the state achieved by focusing awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting feelings, thoughts, sensations – has ancient roots, but has only recently begun to gain significant adoption as a mainstream technique or therapy. Indeed, it has seemed to have gained more credence and followers in a post-global financial crisis, smartphone-saturated world where getting away from things and focusing on the good things in life seem to matter much more to greater numbers of people. 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.