The METTA Coaching Model: Empowering Managers for Greater Efficiency with Inner Peace and Conscious Awareness of Consequences
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This article presents the METTA Coaching Model, an innovative approach to enhancing managerial efficiency through a mindfulness-based, inside-out development framework. Integrating coaching methodologies, Buddhist psychology, and human resource development principles, the METTA Coaching model aims to help managers develop self-awareness, resilience, and clarity, key traits for effective leadership in complex organizational environments.
The study addresses three core objectives: (1) assessing shifts in managerial self-awareness and perspective before and after METTA coaching, (2) positioning the METTA Coaching Model as a strategic tool for enhancing management perspective, and (3) evaluating the role of mindfulness in shaping cognitive and emotional outcomes during the coaching process. A mixed-methods approach was used, with data collected from over 70 managers across 15 organizations, spanning various leadership levels.
Findings suggest that the METTA Coaching Model significantly contributes to managerial effectiveness by fostering inner equilibrium and improving decision-making capabilities. The model, which comprises five core elements “Mindfulness, End, Total, Tools, and Action” is grounded in the Four Foundations of Mindfulness in Buddhist philosophy and offers a structured yet flexible approach to leadership transformation.
The article concludes that the METTA Coaching Model offers a comprehensive and actionable framework that empowers managers to lead with clarity of purpose, mindful presence, and empathetic engagement, positioning it as a valuable asset for organizations seeking to strengthen leadership capability and overall managerial effectiveness.
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