Effect Of Cyclic Meditation On Workplace Creativity: An Eeg Based Study Protocol For Randomized Control Trial

A planned study will test whether Cyclic Meditation (CM) can boost workplace creativity in corporate managers more than supine rest. Sixty managers will be randomly assigned to either 35-minute daily CM sessions or supine rest for 12 weeks. Creativity will be measured before and after with the Alternative Uses Task and a creativity capacity questionnaire, while EEG tracks brain activity. The authors expect the CM group to show greater improvements in creativity scores and different EEG patterns. If confirmed, CM could become a practical tool for corporate wellness programs aimed at enhancing innovation and resilience.

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Abstract

Background and Aims: There is a clear and growing demand for enhanced creativity in corporate environments, as promoting creativity in the workplace is crucial for attaining organizational success and to be more resilient workplaces [1]. Studies show that more than 70% of corporate managers struggle with encouraging creativity in the workplace, which has a direct effect on innovation and performance within organizations [2]. Previous studies indicate that meditation may improve cognitive skills and promote creativity. However, the specific effects of Cyclic Meditation (CM) on workplace creativity have unexplored. This study aims to examine the impact of CM on workplace creativity in corporate managers, utilizing electroencephalography (EEG) to analyze the brain activity linked to creative thought processes. Method and Procedure: This study aims to involve 60 corporate managers, who will be randomly placed into either a Cyclic Meditation (CM) intervention group or a control group who participate in Supine Rest (SR). Every group will participate in daily sessions lasting 35 minutes over a period of 12 weeks. Before and after the intervention, we will use the Alternative Uses Task (AUT) and the Global Measure of Creative Capacity (CSQ-R) to evaluate creativity. Additionally, we will carry out EEG measurements to observe brain activity. Expected Results: This study attempts to provide an understanding into the impact of CM on workplace creativity, highlighting notable differences in creativity scores and EEG patterns between the CM group and the control group. The results could guide corporate wellness and mental health benefits programs for staff, emphasizing the importance of CM as an effective means to boost creativity in work environments.