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...
Whole Brain® Thinking and Business Disruption
Every established organisation gets disrupted eventually. If you’re lucky enough to survive it, you’ll probably wonder why you didn’t see it coming and what you can do differently next time. A disruption management plan helps you combine elements of strategy,...
Career planning: Is it worth it?
Career planning is the process of choosing or changing a career. It can be an ongoing process that you revisit throughout your life, or it can be a one-time event, such as when you are choosing a tertiary education path. There are many factors to consider when...
6 Ways to Innovate in an Economic Downturn
What causes an economic downturn? A number of factors can contribute to an economic downturn, including a decrease in consumer spending, an increase in unemployment, or a decrease in exports. A downturn can have a significant impact on businesses and consumers alike....
With the rise of automation in jobs, how can people stay relevant?
It's no secret that technology is constantly changing and evolving. What was once cutting-edge quickly becomes outdated, and new advancements are constantly being made. This can be seen in nearly every industry, as technology develops so do the types of jobs that are...
How to stop procrastinating
Procrastinators tend to dislike work, including both mental and physical work. Some of the common symptoms are feelings of indifference, difficulty in making decisions, and a lax attitude towards life - sound familiar? Procrastinators can exhibit poor time management...
Surviving, adapting, growing, thriving: Resilience and Whole Brain® Thinking
When you imagine a good worker, you probably think of qualities like intelligence, great work ethic or a very personable individual. But one quality that can be often overlooked is resilience. Resilience is an integral quality needed for people to succeed in the...
Energy Management Habit 2: Practice Flexible Thinking
This article is a guest post from our partner Dr. Jay Chopra of Making Shift Happen. Every day, we are faced with different challenges in the workplace, perhaps a difficult meeting, or a taxing task that we have tried to put off for as long as possible. As we outlined...
Energy Management Habit 1: Managing Your Mindset
This article is a guest post from our partner Dr. Jay Chopra of Making Shift Happen Humans are creatures of habit. It’s been over a year since COVID-19 became an all-encompassing threat to our health and wellbeing, and working online has become our new normal. Where...