Whole Brain® Thinking

Don’t Let Survival Mode Become Your Business Strategy

When tough conditions persist, the decisions that help a business survive today can quietly become the habits that hold it back tomorrow. Thinking Differently in Tough Times This is the first in a three-part Herrmann series exploring how pressure can shape the way...

Why Whole Brain® Thinking Creates Lasting Business Impact

Many organisations invest heavily in leadership programs, communication training, team development initiatives and change programs. Yet despite good intentions, many struggle to create lasting behavioural change. The University of Melbourne's Study of Australian...

How to run a meeting that works for four kinds of thinking

Think about the last meeting you left feeling flat. Chances are it wasn't badly run in any obvious way. There was an agenda. People were polite. Someone took notes. And yet the person with the sharpest objection said nothing until the corridor afterwards. The one who...

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...

How does Whole Brain Thinking change your perspective?

Unlocking The Power of Herrmann’s Whole Brain® Thinking in School Teaching and Learning

Apr 15, 2024

Why the HBDI® is not a test

Nov 1, 2023

What is a test? To get your licence you complete a test. To see whether you need glasses you complete an eye exam. To pass a subject at school or university you complete an assessment. When assessing your leadership abilities, others conduct a 360-degree evaluation of...

Why take the HBDI® assessment: The HBDI vs other assessment tools

Oct 2, 2023

Assessments play a crucial role in helping individuals and teams gain insight into their cognitive preferences, personality traits, and strengths. Navigating the array of assessments and tests available can be challenging, especially when determining the most suitable...

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Enhancing Leadership Skills through Whole Brain® Thinking

Sep 7, 2023

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...

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The Role of Lateral Thinking in Whole Brain® Thinking

Aug 30, 2023

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

Jul 4, 2023

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,...

How to Improve Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace

Jul 4, 2023

Nonverbal communication plays a powerful role in how we interact with others. While words convey information, much of the meaning comes through nonverbal messages—our tone, gestures, posture, and facial expressions. Research shows nonverbal cues account for a...

Overcoming Obstacles to Professional Development: strategies for addressing time constraints, budget limitations, and other barriers

Jun 7, 2023

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

Jun 6, 2023

We are often asked how the HBDI and Whole Brain® Thinking relate to individuals who are neurodivergent. To answer this question, we need to distinguish the difference between neurodiversity, neurodivergence, neuro-types and cognitive diversity. What is Neurodiversity?...