Call for Chapters: Strategic Approaches to Mindful Leadership and Change Management

Editors

Maria Baez, Capitol Technology University, United States

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: June 26, 2024
Full Chapters Due: August 18, 2024
Submission Date: August 18, 2024

Introduction

In an era of rapid change and global interconnectedness, the need for agile, resilient, and compassionate leadership is more critical than ever. "Strategic Approaches to Mindful Leadership and Change Management" provides a comprehensive guide to integrating mindfulness as a secular practice into leadership and organizational change models. This book offers strategic methodologies, theoretical foundations, and practical applications to help leaders navigate the complexities of global business landscapes with confidence and effectiveness. A key focus is how these practices enhance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within organizations, fostering inclusive and equitable environments. Leaders are equipped with tools to effectively address DEI challenges and promote a culture of openness and respect by cultivating awareness, empathy, and compassion. Emphasizing agility, resilience, and kindness, this book empowers leaders to drive meaningful organizational change and innovation.

Objective

This book aims to provide a solid foundation of theoretical frameworks and the latest empirical research in mindful leadership and change management. It seeks to enhance understanding of how mindfulness can improve leadership effectiveness, drive sustainable business practices, and facilitate successful organizational change models. By focusing on the role of mindfulness in promoting DEI, the book offers practical strategies for leaders to address DEI challenges and create a culture of openness and respect. It also includes a collection of research-based evidence and case studies demonstrating the benefits of mindfulness in leadership.

Target Audience

This book's target audience includes scholars in organizational leadership, business psychologists, mindfulness researchers, DEI advocates, corporate executives, HR professionals, and graduate students in business and psychology programs. It is designed for professionals and researchers who want to apply mindfulness principles in leadership and change management and recognize the value of diverse perspectives. Additionally, the book provides insights and support for executives focused on organizational development, DEI, and integrating mindful practices into their leadership strategies.

Recommended Topics

 Mindful Leadership in Global Contexts  Foundations of Mindfulness and Leadership  Gender Equity, AI, and Mindful Leadership  Mindfulness, Emotional Intelligence, and Leadership  Cultural Competence through Mindfulness  Integrating Mindfulness into Organizational Culture  Case Studies of Mindful Leadership  Overcoming Resistance to Change  Successful Change Management in Multinational Corporations  Mindfulness-Based Change Management  Mindfulness in Conflict Resolution and Negotiation  Building Mindful Teams for Global Projects  The Future of Work and Mindfulness  Developing Mindful Leaders for Global Change  Mindfulness, Ethics, and Leadership Shadows  Case Studies of Leadership Development Programs  Research on Mindful Leadership Outcomes  Mindfulness and Sustainability Leadership  Technological Advances in Mindful Leadership  Future Directions in Mindful Leadership  AI and Machine Learning for Predictive Change Management  Virtual Reality in Mindful Leadership Training  Mindfulness and Organizational Psychology  Social Psychology in Mindful Leadership  Cognitive Psychology and Leadership  Behavioral Neuroscience in Leadership  Cognitive Neuroscience of Leadership  Natural Language Processing in Leadership Models  Computer Vision for Leadership Applications  Robotics and Leadership Automation  Conservation Biology and Sustainable Leadership  Environmental Policy and Leadership Management  Software Engineering for Leadership Tools  Human-Computer Interaction in Leadership Training  Big Data Analytics in Leadership Decision-Making  Statistical Modeling for Leadership Strategies  Behavioral Economics and Leadership  Psychometrics in Leadership Assessment  Anthropology and Cultural Leadership  Sociology of Organizations and Leadership  Bioethics in Leadership Decision-Making  Environmental Ethics and Leadership  Curriculum Design for Leadership Development  Educational Technology in Leadership Training  Cognitive Science and Mindful Leadership  Information Technology in Change Management  Genetic Engineering and Leadership Research  Bioinformatics in Leadership Studies  Industrial Sociology and Leadership Dynamics  Climate Ethics in Leadership  Corporate Social Responsibility in Leadership  User Experience Design for Leadership Tools  Interactive System Design in Leadership Training  Work and Motivational Psychology in Leadership  Occupational Health Psychology and Leadership  Public Health and Organizational Leadership  International Relations and Leadership  Global Health and Leadership

Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 26, 2024, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by July 9, 2024 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines.Full chapters are expected to be submitted by August 18, 2024, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Strategic Approaches to Mindful Leadership and Change Management. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2025.



Important Dates

June 26, 2024: Proposal Submission Deadline
July 9, 2024: Notification of Acceptance
August 18, 2024: Full Chapter Submission
September 29, 2024: Review Results Returned
October 27, 2024: Final Acceptance Notification
November 3, 2024: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

Maria Baez
Capitol Technology University
maria7baez@icloud.com



Classifications


Business and Management; Computer Science and Information Technology; Education; Life Sciences; Library and Information Science; Medicine and Healthcare; Media and Communications; Security and Forensics; Government and Law; Social Sciences and Humanities; Physical Sciences and Engineering
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