Understand the cohesive engagement power of developing a mindful edge

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This article explores how team mindfulness influences team performance through the related impacts of team cohesion and team engagement. The survey findings show mindfulness enhances performance directly and indirectly through individual and chain impact pathways. Insights for implementation for managers include ways of implementing team-level mindfulness training and of using engagement as a performance predictor. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.