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Introduction
Course overview
Constant notifications and multitasking reduce focus, increase stress and lower quality of work. Mindfulness practices help people regain attention and calm.
This Aractech course covers attention and distraction, mindfulness principles, simple practices for the workplace, mindful communication, focus techniques, managing digital distraction and building sustainable habits. No prior experience is required.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Understand attention and distraction
- Explain mindfulness principles
- Practise simple mindfulness techniques
- Communicate mindfully
- Improve focus and reduce multitasking
- Build sustainable mindfulness habits
Who should attend
Target audience
- Professionals at all levels
- Managers
- Knowledge workers
- Frontline staff
- HR and wellbeing staff
- Anyone seeking better focus
Methodology
Learning approach
- Guided practices
- Interactive sessions
- Reflection
- Group discussions
- Personal planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Attention
- How attention works
- Distraction costs
- Multitasking myth
- Coffee break
- Multitasking myth (continued)
- Self-assessment
- Exercise: Attention audit
Day 2
Mindfulness Basics
- What mindfulness is
- Evidence
- Breathing practices
- Coffee break
- Breathing practices (continued)
- Body awareness
- Practice: Guided session
Day 3
Mindfulness at Work
- Short practices
- Mindful meetings
- Mindful communication
- Coffee break
- Mindful communication (continued)
- Stressful moments
- Practice: Workplace techniques
Day 4
Focus
- Deep work
- Digital distraction
- Single-tasking
- Coffee break
- Single-tasking (continued)
- Environment
- Exercise: Focus plan
Day 5
Habits
- Building habits
- Overcoming obstacles
- Team practices
- Coffee break
- Team practices (continued)
- Sustaining
- Capstone: Personal practice plan
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Mindfulness and Focus at Work (ISSD-011) cover?
This course covers Interpersonal Skills and Self Development through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 16 - 20 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Professionals at all levels, Managers, Knowledge workers
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Paris, Barcelona, London, Munich, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Cape Town.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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