Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) Capstone Projects
Document Type
Thesis or dissertation
Date of this Version
8-24-2018
Abstract
The concept of mattering is an underdeveloped, yet important component of an employee’s success in the workplace, and personal well-being. Deficit-based leadership strategies employed by many organizations can break-down the ability for an employee to feel that they and their work matter, however, the focus by leaders on mattering can lead employees to feel: my leader is invested in my success, I am noticed, I am cared about, I am depended upon, I would be missed if I were not here, my leader is interested in what I say and do, I am appreciated, and I am noticed for my unique strengths. And through a focus on mattering, employees could also know and feel recognized for the impact of their work on the organization, and in society; and leaders can grow their employee’s capability to flourish, thus increasing work effectiveness and performance. The opportunities to experiment and the tactics to create a culture of mattering through the customized definition outlined in this paper called work namaste are endless. This paper will provide a framework for leadership training programs on mattering as well as coaching exercises for leaders to utilize. Leaders can use work namaste as a playground for creating human flourishing and achieving organizational goals.
Keywords
Organizations, Business, Work, Coaching, Mattering, Corporate Culture, Leadership, Well-being, Positive Psychology, Work Namaste
Topic
Well-Being/Flourishing, Business/Work/Organizations, Coaching, Namaste, Mattering, Leadership, PERMA, Corporate/Culture
Format
Literature Review
Included in
Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, Business and Corporate Communications Commons, Cognition and Perception Commons, Cognitive Psychology Commons, Human Factors Psychology Commons, Industrial and Organizational Psychology Commons, Leadership Studies Commons, Organizational Behavior and Theory Commons, Organizational Communication Commons, Organization Development Commons, Other Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons, Performance Management Commons, Personality and Social Contexts Commons, Social Psychology Commons, Social Psychology and Interaction Commons, Training and Development Commons, Work, Economy and Organizations Commons
Date Posted: 31 August 2018
Comments
Please be aware that several references are "in prep" as of August 2018. That may or may not change the "organizational mattering" section of this paper.