Mindfulness at Work for Better Leadership, Organisational Efficiency, Engagement and Wellbeing Evidence, Impacts, Application & Outcomes

1. WHEN
3rd & 4th December 2015
WHERE
Dexter House, London
WEBSITE
www.mindandmatter2015.com
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Mindfulness at Work for Better Leadership, Organisational
Efficiency, Engagement and Wellbeing
Evidence, Impacts, Application & Outcomes
Why attend?Our speaker line-up includes:
Colin Melvin
Chief Executive Officer
Hermes EOS
Sarah Braid
Managing Director – Corporate Strategic Initiatives
Accenture
Celia Pronto
Marketing and E-Commerce Director
Ford Retail Group
Commander Tim Neild MBA
Royal Navy
Dr Philip Gibbs
Director of Product Development, QA & Insights
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Marion Furr
Senior Director
Ministerial and Parliamentary Accountability,
Department of Health
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Hear about how this practice is exploding in the
corporate world and making positive impacts in
diverse organisations
Be inspired by leaders who have seen the
inextricable links between mindfulness and better
leadership, clarity and business sustainability
The latest evidence base: learn what mindfulness at
work can achieve and how you can make the
business case
Discover how mindfulness can alter the brain and
inspire greater creativity (as well as a sense of calm
and wellbeing)
Find out about how others have introduced
mindfulness to sceptical and cynical senior
management teams
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2. Addressing the nascent and increasingly hot topic of how to lead
mindfully and introduce and embed sustainable mindfulness
interventions at work, this event will explore the ever-emerging
evidence base for corporate mindfulness and introduce practitioners
to new workable solutions.
This exciting and inspiring day will explore:
Who should attend?
This event has been researched with, and produced for, Senior leaders with an interest in mindfulness, as well as
individuals working in HR, OH&S, Employee Engagement, Productivity, Talent, Change, Operations and Wellbeing. It will
also be of interest to mindfulness practitioners – or budding practitioners – and the wider business community as a whole.
£26 billion – the estimated mental ill health costs
for employers in the UK (City Mental Health
Alliance)
Workers trained in mindfulness stay focused on
tasks longer, and have improved memory for the
tasks they performed (Levey et al, 2012)
7 out of 10 workers have "checked out" or are
"actively disengaged" at their jobs (Gallup Studies,
2013)
Mindfulness training leads to improved work
engagement and general wellbeing. It also
improves job satisfaction, hope, optimism,
resilience (Peter Malinowski and Hui Jia Lim, 2015)
In one study, a 12-week mindfulness at work
program – meeting just once a week for 55 minutes
– was found to reduce participants’ perceived stress
by 36 percent, decreased sleep disturbances by 29
percent, and cut reported pain levels by more than
a third (Sodexho Quality of Life Services)
The latest neuroscience behind mindfulness and its
beneficial effects on cognitive performance
The ever-increasing knowledge base and evidence for
mindfulness at work: hear what results it can achieve and
how you can make the business case
Thought-provoking and inspirational anecdotes from senior
leaders who already practice mindfulness and practitioners
who have successfully introduced mindfulness in large and
complex organisations
Sector-specific case studies: how others at similar
organisations to yours are implementing sustainable,
long-term solutions
The deep-rooted relationships between mindfulness and
creativity, ethics, organisational change
Mind&Matter 2015 builds on the
success of Mindfulnet.org’s hugely
successful “Mindfulness at Work”
conference, now in its third year,
which last year attracted more than
220 attendees from 14 countries.
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We are not fans of a “death
by Powerpoint” format:
instead this event will feature
experiential sessions, short and
snappy presentations and
inspirational advice from senior
leaders and authoritative
speakers in the field
Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way;
on purpose, in the present moment, and non judgmentally.
– Jon Kabat-Zinn
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3. Programme
Conference, 3rd December
08:00
08:30
08:50
09:00
09:45
10:45
11:15
11:45
12:10
12:40
Coffee and Registration
Optional Mindfulness Practice – Get set for the day
Chair’s Introductory Remarks
• Where are we at?
• What’s new in mindfulness?
• What can we expect from the day?
Juliet Adams, Mindfulness at Work conference organiser, innovator, and practitioner; Author ‘Mindfulness at work for Dummies’
Keynote Panel Discussion
Culture change enabled by mindfulness: a success story
• Why investors look at mindful organisations as ones to trust
• Mindfulness as key component for sustainable and resilient businesses
• Creating long-term value for shareholders through establishing a mindful workplace from the top-down
Carolyn Taylor, Culture Transformation Consultant, Author, Executive Team Coach, CEO, Walking the Talk
Colin Melvin, Chief Executive Officer, Hermes EOS
Louise Cox-Chester, Founder, Mindfulness at Work
10-Minute Takes & Panel Session
Mindful leadership: 10 minute takes from four leaders who have introduced mindfulness into traditional
organisations – either personally or as part of a wider organisational intervention initiative
• Introducing mindfulness: a strategic and systemic approach to embedding mindfulness in business
• Winning stakeholder support by presenting the evidence base for mindfulness in a pragmatic and palatable way that
appeals to the rest of the board
• The holy grail: gaining financial investment by demonstrating its potential ROI (stress and absence)
• Overcoming initial cynicism and resistance by creating influential internal advocates
• Anecdotes: how mindfulness has helped both personally and as a business leader
Sarah Braid, Managing Director – Corporate Strategic Initiatives, Accenture
Celia Pronto, Marketing and E-Commerce Director, Ford Retail Group
Liz Nottingham, Regional HR Director – Western Europe, Starcom MediaVest
Tim Neild, Commander and Programme Executive, The Royal Navy
Facilitated by: Dr Jutta Tobias, Lecturer, Cranfield University School of Management
Mid-Morning Refreshments, Networking and Re-charge
The neuroscience of innovation: How mindfulness can activate creative thinking and idea generation
In this session, Dr Tamara Russell will share how mindfulness meditation can awaken the right side of the brain – associated with art,
metaphor, meaning and language. She will explain how getting to a place of being calm, focused and still – our most natural brain
state – far from dulling our senses, actually allows us to embrace new ways of thinking and spark new ideas. Tamara will describe the
positive mechanisms that emerge as a result of when we allow ourselves to de-clutter our negative thoughts, harness our
vulnerabilities and tap into our "felt sense".
Dr Tamara Russell, Neuroscientist, author, clinical psychologist, martial arts expert and leading Mindfulness trainer
New research:
The evidence-base for mindfulness at work interventions: does mindfulness improve utility – and how?
Dr Jutta Tobias, Lecturer, Cranfield University School of Management
Winner of Global Healthy Workplace Award 2015
The GSK story: introducing mindfulness in a systemic way to an organisation of scientists and scaling it up
geographically based on robust evidence
In this fascinating presentation, three speakers from GSK will talk about the introduction, implementation and evaluation of both a
16 week online mindfulness intervention and mindfulness as part of a wider learning and development initiative. Hear how they have
overcome initial organisational-wide scepticism towards what could be perceived as a “fluffy fad” and identified mindfulness as a key
strategic lever to step away from the chaos of everyday working life. An end-user of the programme will also share her experiences of
how it has impacted her working life and how she has become an internal ambassador.
Dr Philip Gibbs, Director of Product Development, QA & Insights, GSK
Sue Cruise, Executive Coach, Talent Leadership and Organisational Development, HR Centre of Excellence, GSK
Razeea Lemaignen, Project Coordinator, Environment, Health & Safety and Sustainability, HR Centre of Excellence, GSK
Lunch (& Optional Mindfulness Practice)
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4. 13:40
15:10
15:30
15:50
16:20
16:30
17:00
17:30
Quick-Fire 15 Minute Case-Studies
Mindfulness and its practical application in the workplace: adapting mindfulness for a particular organisational
setting and sector
Mindfulness is not necessarily a panacea and understanding the target audience is often a prerequisite to success of interventions.
Speakers will explore some of the following themes:
• Mindful interventions that promote resilience throughout significant cultural change
• Adapting traditional mindfulness for organisational settings whilst still staying true to its philosophy and principles
• Selecting and adapting mindfulness interventions for different audiences: the best delivery mechanism for implementing mindfulness
• Cultivating emotional balance in chaotic and creative settings
• Overcoming the initial resistance and cynicism towards “fluffy” and “hippy” practices
• How mindfulness can make a positive contribution to workplace ethics AND productivity (attention management)
• Creating more effective leaders who deliver better results
• Sustaining momentum of mindfulness over the long-term
Emma Wardropper, Employee Relations Advisor, Capital One
Marion Furr, Senior Director, Ministerial and Parliamentary Accountability, Department of Health
Paul Riches, Principal Consultant, BT
Amy McKeown, Health, Mental Health and Well Being, Ernst & Young LLP
Sara Brewer, L&D Manager, Ashurst LLP
Elizabeth Newton, Talent and Development Consultant, BlueBay Asset Management
Speaker Q&A
Afternoon Tea, Refreshments & Networking
Roundtable Discussions
An opportunity to discuss and digest in smaller groups. You will discuss “how to”:
Best deliver mindfulness interventions at work – computerized, bite-sized or the traditional 8-week approach
Sell mindfulness to the board and speak in the language of leaders
Sarah Braid, Managing Director – Corporate Strategic Initiatives, Accenture
Become a successful mindfulness practitioner/teacher
Integrate mindfulness as part of a wellbeing programme and adapt it for the workplace
Marion Furr, Senior Director, Ministerial and Parliamentary Accountability, Department of Health
Preserve the integrity of mindfulness in business when driving it in corporate settings
Michael Chaskalson, Adjunct Professor, IE Business School; Author, The Mindful Workplace; Founder/Director, Mindfulness Works Ltd
Use mindfulness in coaching and as part of leadership coaching
Sustain mindfulness initiatives before the initial taster sessions
What is mindfulness and how can we operationalise it?
Mark Leonard, Director/Mindfulness Teacher, Mindfulness4Change
Practice mindfulness at your desk
Become a more mindful leader
Julia Freeman, Chief Learning Officer, Mondelēz International
The Mindfulness All-Party Parliamentary Group (MAPPG): Mindfulness in the workplace - an update
How can we ensure that mindfulness fulfills its potential to help create a more healthy, productive and creative 21st century workplace
culture across the UK? We share headline findings from the Mindful Nation inquiry and report, and recommendations going forward.
Sarah Post & Tessa Watt, Associates, The Mindfulness Initiative
Panel Session
What’s next for mindfulness and how can it be used in business to its full potential?
With concerns of a “McMindfulness” culture spreading across business and mindfulness morphing into a banal and diluted
organisational fad, what can we do to ensure the integrity and ethical practice of mindfulness in business? As promises of increased
concentration, decreased sickness and higher productivity continue to enchant the business community, what is the real evidence
that sustained practice leads to sustainable benefits? Our highly regarded and experienced panellists will reveal their predictions on
how mindfulness will evolve in business in the next few years. Themes to be covered:
• Mindfulness in Government – The role of the APPG
• Mindfulness and creativity
• Mindfulness and societal/behavioural change
• Ethics and Buddhism vs. corporate culture
• Mindfulness’s evolution in business
Facilitated by:
Michael Chaskalson, Adjunct Professor, IE Business School; Author, The Mindful Workplace; Founder/Director, Mindfulness Works Ltd
Sean Gilgallon, Group Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager, CVS Vets
Dr Tamara Russell, Neuroscientist, author, clinical psychologist, martial arts expert and leading Mindfulness trainer
Final Keynote Session
Discussing the role of compassion in the workplace and how positive leadership can impact the bottom-line OR
Mindfulness as a powerful change agent
Chair’s Final Remarks & Wrap-Up
• What have we learnt?
• How can we action it?
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5. Programme
Practical Workshops, 4th December
An opportunity to work in smaller groups and delve deeper into the themes of day one.
All workshop prices include refreshment breaks!
WORKSHOP 1 09.30-12.30
Making the business case for mindfulness, piloting it and evaluating
outcomes within your workplace
Expert Facilitator: Juliet Adams FCIPD, Founder of Mindfulnet.org;
CEO, A Head for Work Ltd; Author “Mindfulness at work for Dummies”
Session Overview
A practical and lively half-day workshop exploring the benefits, pitfalls and
options of introducing mindfulness within your organisation. The workshop
will be a combination of taught input, focused discussions with peers in
other organisations, and sharing of experiences, ideas and best practice.
Expected Outcomes
Define the key challenges that are facing your organisation
Raise your awareness of the evidence base for mindfulness in the
workplace
Raise your awareness of different approaches to teaching mindfulness,
their pros and cons
Determine if mindfulness training is right for your organisation. If it is:
• Determine your desired outcomes and expectations
• Make a compelling business case for mindfulness
• Plan how you can build in evaluation from the outset
• Action plan next steps
Key Content
• Identifying the key challenges your organisation is facing
• Reviewing research findings, relevant to your organisational challenges
• Evaluating how mindfulness might assist you and your organisation
• Evaluating training options and providers
• Writing a compelling business case for mindfulness within your
organisation
• Evaluating and measuring Return on Investment
• Action planning for implementation
Mindful Meetings: How to change behaviours to boost meeting
effectiveness - A practitioner-led workshop
Expert Facilitator: Debbie Jeremiah, Faculty – Emerging Leader,
GE Crotonville Leadership (GE Healthcare)
Session Overview
A practical and interactive half-day workshop, encompassing new research
and evidence. With most decisions made in meetings, but research
suggesting that many meetings are a waste of time, how can we run
prosocial, mindful meetings with a foundation of trust, engagement and
empowerment, yet with an increased bias for action at the same time?
This fun and thought provoking session considers one such way, by
exploring some basic science behind the brain in meetings, combined with
an experiential session exploring some of the key behaviours considered
necessary to encourage meeting participants to think for themselves, both
creatively and rigorously.
Expected Outcomes
Raise your awareness of the cognitive impact of meetings, both
positively and negatively
Raise your awareness of the impact of behaviours in meetings
Raise your awareness of the key concepts surrounding the Thinking
Environment®
Experience a Thinking Environment® taster session and consider how it
could be utilised back in the workplace
Key Content
• Understand how your brain’s abilities are impacted in meetings and how
this might affect your organisation
• Understand how insights are generated and what might contribute to
collective intelligence
• Experience and explore a people-friendly, quieter and altogether more
respectful model for better thinking in meetings: the Thinking
Environment®
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WORKSHOP 3 09.30-12.30
Everyday Mindfulness for Work and Personal Life Balance
Expert Facilitators: Bernadette Keogh, Mindfulness Trainer & Natasha
Papazafeiropoulou, Mindfulness Trainer at MindfulLivingCoach.co.uk
Session Overview
A practical and experiential half-day workshop to provide insights into how
mindfulness can help you to be effective and focused at work while also
keeping your personal life alive and balanced.
Expected Outcomes
Identify areas of stress at work and at home
Understand how mindfulness techniques can help with both life and
work challenges
Practical experience of mindfulness techniques to relieve stress
Practical advice on how to start a regular mindfulness practice
Key Content
• How mindfulness can help with work-personal life balance in order to:
• Reduce stress
• Improve health and wellbeing
• Enhance mental clarity and focus
• Improve relationships and communication
• Enhance creativity and innovation
• More conscious decision making
• Increase confidence
• How to use technology effectively
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13.30-16.30
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Conference, 3rd December
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No.2 Royal Mint Court
Tower Hill
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