The project served the sustainable development of a research cooperation with universities in Asia. In concrete terms, a research concept was developed which was implemented with one of the universities in Saigon, Vietnam. The resulting collaboration is an important pillar of the international research network, which was established on the basis of the collaborations with Vietnam. In terms of content, the resulting research and publication projects are concerned with promoting positive development across the life span, in leadership, and in organizations. In terms of content, the resulting research and publication projects are concerned with promoting positive development in schools as organizations and, more general in leadership.
Mindfulness has lots of positive effects on leadership, management, job satisfaction: The application of mindfulness is predictive for positive outcomes of academic and personal goals. Mindfulness can facilitate the achievement of these goals. By following the strategy of mindfulness, one is more aware of the presence. This can be an important benefit in social relations, because one will pay more attention e.g. to peers. The functioning and quality of relationships will be enhanced through this attention. Another benefit of mindfulness is the reduction of stress. Mindfulness helps to better cope with stress. This also improves communication about stress and daily hassles which makes it easier to resolve conflicts. In short relational satisfaction, relational autonomy and partner acceptation will be enhanced, whilst personal and relational stress will be reduced.