Due to global events such as the COVID-19 pandemic or the war in Ukraine, organizations are facing unprecedented challenges and crises, requiring their managers to be resilient, deal with stress and setbacks, and maintain high performance levels while leading their teams. Therefore, this thesis investigated factors and appropriate interventions that can strengthen managerial resilience. The current state of research and existing interventions in the work context were examined, followed by qualitative interviews with ten participants working in companies in comparable industries in Germany. Thematic data analysis identified two main factors that strengthen resilience: individual support and resources, including support from colleagues, external networks, and mentors, and overarching working conditions such as promotion of competence development, transparent communication and constructive collaboration. Thereby, the most crucial factor identified was social support which indicates that organizations need to prioritize creating an environment that encourages social connections and fosters supportive relationships. Future research could focus on the effectiveness of different types of social support or extend the qualitative study with quantitative research to determine if the same factors apply to a representative number of managers.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Objectives
- Structure
- Positive Psychology in the Workplace
- Emergence and Development
- Theoretical Models
- PERMA Model
- LIFE Model
- Interventions in Practice
- Positive Experience
- Positive Traits
- Positive Institutions
- Resilience in the Context of Work
- Origin and Evolution
- Managerial Resilience
- Development
- Personal Resources
- Social Resources
- Measurement
- Resilience Interventions for Managers
- Training Programs
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Work Environment and Conditions
- Summary
- Methodology
- Sample
- Interview Guideline
- Pilot Interview
- Transcription
- Data Analysis & Results
- Analysis Procedure
- Results
- Discussion
- Implications for Practice
- Limitations and Future Research
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This thesis investigates factors and appropriate interventions that can strengthen managerial resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges and crises. The work examines existing research and interventions in the work context and conducts qualitative interviews with managers in Germany. The study aims to contribute to a better understanding of how to enhance resilience in organizational settings.
- Strengthening managerial resilience in a changing world
- Exploring the role of individual support and resources in resilience
- Investigating the impact of work environment factors on resilience
- Identifying effective interventions to enhance managerial resilience
- Providing insights for organizations to foster a resilient workforce
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the research topic, outlines the objectives of the thesis, and provides a brief overview of the structure.
- Positive Psychology in the Workplace: This chapter explores the field of positive psychology and its relevance to the workplace. It reviews key theoretical models and interventions, including the PERMA and LIFE models, and discusses various applications for promoting well-being and flourishing at work.
- Resilience in the Context of Work: This chapter focuses on the concept of resilience in the work context, tracing its origins and evolution. It delves into the specific characteristics and resources that contribute to managerial resilience, exploring factors like personal resources, social support, and measurement tools. The chapter also discusses various interventions, such as training programs, coaching, and mentoring, to enhance resilience among managers.
- Methodology: This chapter details the methodology employed in the research, including the sampling procedure, interview guideline, pilot interview, and transcription process.
- Data Analysis & Results: This chapter presents the data analysis procedures and the key findings of the qualitative interviews with managers.
- Discussion: This chapter interprets the research findings, drawing implications for practice and highlighting limitations and directions for future research.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key keywords and focus topics of this research include managerial resilience, positive psychology interventions, social support, work environment, organizational resilience, leadership development, and qualitative research methods.
- Quote paper
- Mira Knauer (Author), 2023, Positive psychology in the workplace. Analysis of influencing factors on the development of managerial resilience, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1471952
