You’ve probably come across many articles touting time management tips, trucks and shortcuts. Time management skills are only one component of the productivity puzzle. In today's fast-paced business environment, you've probably come across numerous articles...
How to create a Professional Development Plan for Career Success [Free Template]
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...
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,...
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...
What does teamwork mean to you?
Soft skills are essential for success in the workplace. They can help you increase productivity, foster better working relationships and build trust between yourself and your co-workers. Having strong soft skills can also boost your confidence and make it easier to...