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...
Fostering creativity: why creative thinking could be your workplace’s greatest asset
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...
The four different communication styles: how to communicate more effectively at work using Whole Brain® Thinking
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: how to shift your thinking style to achieve any workplace goal
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...
How to be a great leader: the secret is vulnerability
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...
How change affects intuitive thinkers and what you can do about it
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...
Who you need on your team: how to build the ideal team for your start-up
A business is only as strong as the people working in it. This is true of any business, but when it comes to a startup, the quality of your staff can have a huge impact on your chances of success. While startup founders and entrepreneurs are often idolised for their...
How to work with people you don’t like
You can spend upwards of 40 hours a week with your co-workers. Have you ever stopped to think that on any given weekday, you could be spending more time with your work family than your actual family? And unfortunately, you can’t choose who that work family is. As is...
How to use Whole Brain® Thinking to communicate more effectively with your customers
Customers. They’re the lifeblood of your business. Having good relationships with your customers is what drives your bottom line and helps you grow your business. Poor customer service, on the other hand, can cost your business big in lost customers and lost sales. ...