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...
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,...
As much as some people want to believe they are, no one is good at absolutely everything. We all have our strengths and our weaknesses. And that’s okay. At Herrmann, we believe that there is no wrong, right, good or bad. Thinking is situational, so a certain thinking...
Creativity isn’t a trait exclusively reserved for advertising agencies, graphic designers or cutting-edge startups. It’s something that all teams, regardless of industry, size or make-up, should be actively cultivating. It can be easy for businesses, and the...
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...
Agile Thinking is the ability to consciously shift your thinking when and how the situation requires it. The Whole Brain® Model provides a powerful framework to ensure you can make that shift, identifying four different thinking preferences, and giving you the skills...
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...
According to the Whole Brain® framework, workers who prefer relational and experimental thinking styles tend to be more intuitive. They use their gut instinct and emotions to guide decision-making processes, rather than relying on fact-based analysis of the situation...
Teams have never been more important in business. But with the demands and complexities of today’s work environment—not to mention the challenges of working with global, remote or regularly changing team members—working in a team isn’t always easy. A great team is a...