How To Show Appreciation at Work: The 5 Languages of Appreciation 

Feeling seen, heard, and appreciated differs from person to person. Just as people have unique thinking preferences, they also have unique ways in which they like to be appreciated for a job well done. The nuance of understanding how an individual feels valued in the...

Transforming Workplace Learning: Embrace Learning in the Flow of Work (LITFOW)

I recently spoke at two conferences — a learning and development Leadership Summit in Auckland, and the HR Summit in Melbourne. Both talks were about the same topic - LITFOW.  Learning in the Flow of Work.  LITFOW can bring immense benefits to any...

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...
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7 Ideas for your next team building day

7 Ideas for your next team building day

There's a reason why the saying " teamwork makes the dream work" is so popular - it's because it's true! When team members are able to get along and work together well, it can make a big difference in how successful the team is as a whole. Working together towards a...

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The 5 Languages of Appreciation at your Organisation

The 5 Languages of Appreciation at your Organisation

When you show appreciation to your co-workers, you create a positive work environment that helps everyone feel good about their contributions. Simply put, people like to feel appreciated.  Showing appreciation can also help to build team morale and foster a sense...

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Coaching Women Leaders with Whole Brain® Thinking

Coaching Women Leaders with Whole Brain® Thinking

In a recent Certified Practitioners Workshop, Master Facilitator and Green Leaf Consulting founder, Cynthia Radford discussed the 7 Power Gaps that prevent professional women from achieving their highest potential (researched and written by Kathy Caprino). A power gap...

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Top 7 HR Trends in 2022

Top 7 HR Trends in 2022

Human resources industry trends are always evolving and adapting as the world around us changes. The coronavirus pandemic which began in 2020 forced all industries to adapt to new restrictions, including human resources. At the time it was quite difficult for a lot of...

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Gender equity, diversity and thinking preferences

Gender equity, diversity and thinking preferences

Simply hiring more women doesn’t solve the issue of gender equity in the workplace. Diversity without inclusion leads to burnout, turnover, a lack of parity and other challenges like those we’re seeing at an even more intensified level as a result of the pandemic....

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High-Performing Teams and Thought Diversity

High-Performing Teams and Thought Diversity

Few people enjoy conflict. Most of the time, people actually try to avoid it. This is especially true when working in a team. It’s smoother when everyone gets along and goes along. When everyone is coming at an issue from the same angle, it’s much easier to sidestep...

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