Positive psychological interventions aimed at managing territorial behaviours within the organisational context

ownership for the purpose of claiming, maintaining or protecting an individual’s target of ownership. Very limited research exists regarding evidence-based positive psychological intervention strategies aimed at the management of territorial behaviours within organisational contexts. The aim of this chapter is to present the theoretical implications of territoriality as well as to provide evidence-based intervention strategies, from a positive psychology perspective, towards managing territorial behaviours within the organisational context. Keywords Positive psychological interventions Psychological ownership Territoriality Infringement Possessio

The Talent Development Centre as an integrated positive psychological leadership development and talent analytics framework

The purpose of this chapter is to explore the value of an integrated Talent Development Centre (TDC) approach as a dynamic, hybrid, positive psychological leadership development and talent analytics framework within organizations. Specifically, the chapter aims to explore the modern idea of the TDC, its theoretical underpinnings and its practical and procedural application to meet the development demands of inter-connected-, dynamic- and digital organisations. The chapter is structured through three core components: Firstly, an overview is provided on the evolution of the TDC as a hybrid assessment and development centre. The purpose-, function-, and differentiation between assessment—and development centres are presented. Secondly, an argument is made for the adoption of a developmental and learning orientation towards TDC’s—supporting a positive organisational intervention approach while expanding on the theoretical premise of competency-based learning and assessment design. Thirdly, key principles for the successful implementation of a contemporary TDC is put forward; responsive to the demands of a dynamic and expansive work context driven by a number of emerging trends. Recommendations are provided pertaining to the role of TDC’s in integrated succession planning, leader readiness, talent calibration and intervention mapping on both individual—and group level

#NoFilter: an online photographic meaningful-moments intervention

The search for and presence of meaning in life is an inherent human need which transcends cultural boundaries. The cultivation of meaning, which focuses on the discovery of what matters most in life and the pursuit of personal aspirations, has shown to have significant effects on lowering psychopathology, and enhancing individual well-being in various cross- and multi-cultural contexts. Finding meaning and purpose in life increases resilience and perseverance, even in extreme environments such as war-torn states and absolute poverty. Despite the various benefits of meaning, individuals have reported that finding meaning or purpose is ‘elusive’ and its sources difficult to pin-point. Although sources of meaning are abundant, individuals need opportunities to explore such in a structured manner. Photographs could be an interesting means through which to capture and explore meaningful moments. As such, the purpose of this paper is to develop, implement and preliminarily evaluate an online photographic meaningful-moments intervention to explore sources of meaning through the use of Instagram©. A mixed-method pre-experimental intervention design was employed to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention. Data was obtained through (a) personal reflections on the sources of meaning after the intervention and (b) a pre-, post and post-post assessment with the Meaning in Life Questionnaire and the Satisfaction with Life Scale. Specific within-person changes on the subscales were evaluated and implications of the research described. The results showed that Instagram could be an interesting tool to consider when the aim is to enhance well-being in the short term. However, the results only showed significant changes in the presence of meaning, and life satisfaction between the Time 1 and Time 3 measures. Finally, the results showed that positive relationships with family and friends, savouring life’s joys, freedom and autonomy, a unison with nature, personal development, caring for or showing kindness to others, and purposeful work are important sources of meaning for individuals

Introduction into the Study of Markets

The three introductory chapters on how to study production, market, and money and credit provide frames for the reviewed sample studies in Chaps. 6, 7 and 8. They offer some guidance in finding your bearings in the jungle of concepts and debates which makes premodern economic history such an interesting, but challenging subject to study. Each chapter structures important and current debates in the field and explains the basic concepts used in these discussions. Most debates concern the premodern European economy in general. Whenever possible, we refer to corresponding studies for the Holy Roman Empire. We point to classic works as well as to newer studies but offer no exhaustive compilation of all the research done in the area