Mindfulness at Work: Strategies from the Field, Part 2
Speaker: Moira Garvey, MS; Nancy Glynn, MBA; Andy Lee, MA
Format: Audio & Slides

Demand continues to grow for bringing mindfulness development programs into the workplace to build leadership, employee and organizational sustainability. Building on the workshop "Mindfulness at Work: Strategies from the Field Part I" this workshop investigates the skills, knowledge and strategies that are helpful for mindfulness teachers to deliver authentic and impactful training in an organizational context. This workshop will be highly interactive and include case studies and real-time application with coaching feedback from participants and presenters, including international perspectives.

While the fundamental qualities of effective mindfulness teachers are the same across all settings, additional skills and knowledge are important for offering truly effective programs in organizational settings. It is useful to have an understanding of organizational norms and dynamics, and of the particular challenges facing the client organization. Adjustments to the structure and content of programs may be required to meet organizational needs. Organizations also present logistical challenges and opportunities, including access to technology and social media, time constraints, and the geographic dispersion of participants. Our objective is to describe and discuss the skills and strategies that will help mindfulness instructors address these challenges and leverage the opportunities in order to deliver the most relevant and impactful programs in organizational settings.