Every leader aspires to have a team of employees committed to enhancing their on the job skills, achieving career growth, and ultimately succeeding both personally and professionally. But how can this multifaceted aspiration be realised effectively? The answer lies in...
Why take the HBDI® assessment: The HBDI vs other assessment tools
Assessments play a crucial role in helping individuals and teams gain insight into their cognitive preferences, personality traits, and strengths. Navigating the array of assessments and tests available can be challenging, especially when determining the most suitable...
Enhancing Leadership Skills through Whole Brain® Thinking
Whole Brain® Thinking focuses on using various thinking styles and cognitive functions, grouped into four quadrants: Analytical, Practical, Relational and Experimental. These align with the brain's hemispheres and help us understand how exactly we prefer to...
The Role of Lateral Thinking in Whole Brain® Thinking
Whole Brain® Thinking, based on the premise of valuing diverse thinking styles, plays a vital role in effective decision-making. It recognises the unique strengths of analytical, practical, relational and experimental thinking. As for the meaning of lateral thinking,...
5 Reasons to Use HBDI® for Teamwork
The success of almost any organisation relies on effective teamwork. However, teamwork is not always easy, and it is not unusual for many teams to encounter roadblocks along the way. Whether it's a conflicting communication or thinking style, or different ways to...
How to Create a Team Environment that Promotes Effective Problem Solving Strategies
It is without a doubt that problem-solving is a crucial component of any successful team, and for an organisation to achieve its objectives, an environment that promotes efficient problem-solving strategies is vital. By incorporating diverse perspectives, teams can...
Boost Your Professional Impact: Tips to Improve Your Non-Verbal Communication in the Workplace
Albert Mehrabian's research found that words contribute only 7% to the impact of communication in certain situations, while tone of voice (38%) and nonverbal cues (55%) play a larger role. Many cite this statistic, however, his research focused on feelings and...
How Your Job Can Shape Your Brain: Impact of Work on Cognitive Abilities
We all know that jobs have a significant impact on our lives. For most of us, Mondays to Fridays are spent working and although this earns us money, it can also affect our physical and mental health, social lives and overall well-being. There is, interestingly,...
Overcoming Obstacles to Professional Development: strategies for addressing time constraints, budget limitations, and other barriers
Professional development is essential for individuals seeking to advance in their careers, gain new skills, and remain competitive in their field. However, there are often obstacles that make it difficult to pursue professional development opportunities, such as time...