According to a study by Deloitte, 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe workplace culture is important to business success. That’s because an organisation that can create and sustain a positive culture will enjoy the many benefits of more motivated employees,...
Innovation + Acceleration = Value Creation
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Adrian Jobson, director of Acculture, for just over three years. With a Master of Business, Organisational Change and Consulting, Adrian is a business owner, somatic coach and innovator with an intense curiosity about creating...
Thinking Agility – Developing your Mental Muscles
Agile thinkers have the ability to consciously shift their thinking style. According to the Whole Brain® Modelframework, agile thinkers are able to switch between the four different thinking preferences and can leverage each style as required. But being an agile...
Who you need on your team: how to build the ideal team for your merger
A study by KPMG indicated that 84% of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) fail. The stakes are high, and so is the risk. This period of transition is undoubtedly a challenging time for any business - cultural incompatibilities between two merging companies can be...
How to protect your high performers from burnout
Stress is a normal part of every-day life - a tight deadline, an important interview, a high-stakes project. When the pressure is on, a little bit of stress can help workers perform at their best, motivating them to meet challenges head-on. But too much stress can be...
How stress affects rational thinkers and what you can do about it
According to the Whole Brain® framework, workers who prefer experimental and analytical thinking styles tend to be more rational. They take a more logical and cognitive approach to problem-solving, using facts, figures and statistics to guide their decision-making,...
The four different communication styles: how to communicate more effectively at work using Whole Brain® Thinking
Just like in any good relationship, communication is critical. When it comes to workplace and project failures, more often than not, you’ll find it comes down to misunderstandings and ineffective communication. We’re sure it comes as no surprise that poor...
How to be a great leader: the secret is vulnerability
The world is full of CEOs and leaders who think they know it all. The tech industry is especially guilty of it. Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk have all been called out for their aggressive leadership styles, characterised by arrogance, bravado, entitlement...
Who you need on your team: how to build the ideal team for your start-up
A business is only as strong as the people working in it. This is true of any business, but when it comes to a startup, the quality of your staff can have a huge impact on your chances of success. While startup founders and entrepreneurs are often idolised for their...