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...
Neurodiversity, Cognitive Diversity and where the HBDI® fits
We are often asked how the HBDI and Whole Brain® Thinking relate to neurodiverse groups. To answer this question, we need to distinguish the difference between neurodiversity, neurodivergence, neuro-types and cognitive diversity. What is Neurodiversity? Neurodiversity...
Fostering a positive workplace culture: Best practices for a thriving and inclusive work environment
A positive workplace culture can help improve employee satisfaction, engagement, and productivity, while also reducing turnover and absenteeism. But creating a positive workplace culture is not something that happens overnight – it requires ongoing effort and...
Boosting employee engagement: Strategies for a more productive and motivated workforce
Employee engagement is a critical factor in organisational success. It refers to the level of emotional commitment that employees have to their work and their organisation. Engaged employees are more productive, motivated, and likely to stay with their employer for a...
How teamwork can help drive efficiency within your organisation
In today's dynamic and fast-paced business world, teamwork has become an essential component for organisational success. Teamwork refers to the collaborative efforts of a group of individuals working together towards a common goal or objective. It is no longer enough...
Internal and external communication: What’s the difference?
Good communication is an essential part of any successful workplace. Without it, teams and organisations can quickly become disorganised and inefficient. Communication helps ensure everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goal. It also helps...
What is cognitive diversity?
It is not uncommon for people to clash with their colleagues at work. This can often be due to conflicting opinions, different levels of experience or knowledge, miscommunications, and a range of other issues. It’s important to remember that everyone has different...