Organizational mindfulness. The new business and social paradigm

Abstract

This theoretical review aims to explain the benefits that companies can perceive by introducing mindfulness as a regular practice in them. And how these practices can have an impact on a change of business paradigm, while initiating a paradigm shift in society. In order to monitor the influence of mindfulness on organizational change, we have first sought to make this practice known through an empirical and scientific analysis, verifying the transformations it effects on individuals. On the other hand, a comparison has also been made between the current situation of companies and the benefits enjoyed by those companies that live more consciously. Then, we have analyzed the success stories of different companies that have implemented mindfulness, becoming conscious organizations. Some implementation methods have also been compiled. And finally, the change that this new organizational paradigm can produce at the social level has been evaluated. Methodology: The references used for the theoretical review have been found in books from the library of the Jaume I University, in addition to others that have been acquired for personal use. A multitude of articles have also been reviewed in academic google regarding the literature on mindfulness, organizational mindfulness, work stress and mindfulness, organizational change, companies with mindful practices and the effects of mindfulness at the social level, among others. The method used has been to combine the reading of books with the reading of articles, web pages, theses, etc., on which the search for the topic to be developed at that point was carried out. In each of the searches, 5 or 6 readings were selected, of which some could later be discarded if they did not provide any interest when the complete reading was done. In each of the points developed, the number of searches has been different according to their relevance.