Mindfulness in the Workplace

Many organisations have implemented Mindfulness based programmes to improve effectiveness and productivity. Examples include Irish Life, eBay, Google, Prudential, BT Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers, the Home Office and the NHS.

Beckinridge are leading providers of Mindfulness training with a focus on the practical application of Mindfulness within the workplace. 

Mindfulness Training

Our 'Using Mindfulness In The Workplace’ programme consists of a one-day workshop to explore and practice Mindfulness techniques applicable to a workplace context with Four Weeks of Follow Up Support.

The follow up support element includes weekly contact for each participant with instructions and guidance on their Mindfulness practice for the week. 

They also receive access to weekly on-line Guided Mindfulness Meditations which they can download to use to support their practice.  The purpose of the follow up is to encourage the practice of the Mindfulness skills explored on the training day and embed the learning and practical application.

The overall Mindfulness programme will help attendees:

• Increase effectiveness and concentration.
• Improve interpersonal relationships.
• Better manage conflict and difficult situations.
• Achieve higher levels of well-being and resilience.
• Reduce levels of stress.
• Develop Emotional Intelligence.
• Increase self-awareness & awareness of others.

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Public Scheduled or On-Site Options

Our course 'Using Mindfulness In The Workplace is scheduled regularly as
part of our Public Schedule of courses.  Future dates and locations can be seen
at Our Public Schedule Page.

Below are some sample comments from previous attendees on the ‘Using Mindfulness In The Workplace’ programme.

"Course opened my mind.  I can already see where this will help me at a personal level and work."
Jackie Martin, HR Manager, Vaughan Engineering.     

"My first experience of Mindfulness and it was very enjoyable and practical.  Could see the benefit in my organisation."
Martin Reilly, Senior Consultant, LGMA Dublin.

"Excellent introduction to Mindfulness.  I can see uses in providing a more focused, awareness and non judgmental approach when interacting with colleagues especially in difficult situations. Enjoyable and informative."
 Donnah McKeown , JTI Gallaher

"Overall enjoyed the course with actions to move forward with. Like the ideas of post-course work."
Kathy Simpson, HR Manager, Michelin Tyre PLC.

On-Site Options

The Mindfulness training can also be delivered for a group of staff.  In this format the Mindfulness programme can be tailored to ensure the focus will support specific business objectives. 
For example one previous client used the training to help participants:

• Be more self-aware and aware of others
• Improve your listening skills
• Improve awareness of customers/team members perspectives
• Able to manage stress and stressful situations

Mindfulness Programme Leader

Eddie McDonald is Managing Director of Beckinridge Training and has over 30 years experience in the Training & Development sector.  Eddie has delivered training throughout Ireland, the UK and Canada focusing on Leadership & Management Development, Emotional Intelligence, Mindfulness and Personal Effectiveness.

He is a British School of Meditation Qualified Meditation Teacher and an Emotional Intelligence Accredited Assessor and Coach. He has designed and delivered Senior Manager Mindfulness Programmes for Irish Life Dublin and Allstate Belfast.  Eddie incorporates practical mindfulness within management development training programmes.

For further information on Mindfulness training contact:

Eddie McDonald 
eddie.mcdonald@beckinridge.com
028-38-336400 (Northern Ireland)
01-2940777 (Dublin)
021-4224080 (Cork)