Neuro-what? Which neuroscience products should you take seriously?Merzenich, Michael
2019 Development and Learning in Organizations
doi: 10.1108/dlo-09-2018-0126
Discovery in the field of neuroscience is rapid and keeping pace can be overwhelming. This paper aims to summarize the history of how the field has developed and provides seven key questions you should ask when assessing the validity of “neuro” products and services.Design/methodology/approachThis paper is based on the author’s five decades of experience as a neuroscientist.FindingsDevelopments in neuroscience can assist organizations to deliver more effective OD and learning and development (L&D) interventions. It is, however, critical to identify well-researched and evidenced products and services.Originality/valueNeuroscience is developing at a high speed our understanding of the brain. This paper provides L&D professionals with a set of principles on which to assess the voracity of what they are offered, to sort the wheat from the chaff.
How can neuroscience inform our coaching practice -- six strategies to facilitate an optimal brain state in coacheesBamber, Rachel
2019 Development and Learning in Organizations
doi: 10.1108/DLO-01-2019-0007
PurposeHow do you ensure that your coachees are getting the most value, support, and challenge from your coaching sessions? Before you even start asking questions and engaging in a coaching conversation, neuroscience can help you! The purpose of this paper is to outline six easy strategies that you can deploy to enable the best brain state to aid cognition, decisions, and creative thinking for your coachee and yourself.Design/methodology/approachA viewpoint based on the latest research from neuroscience and the author’s expertise as a coach for over 15 years.FindingsUsing the latest research from neuroscience to assist coachees to find their own solutions to the issues they face ensures they take ownership and are more motivated to take action.Originality/valueThe paper takes key elements from the latest evidence in neuroscience and applies them to the practice of coaching.
Stemming the tide of work-related stress: it’s not rocket science, it’s neuroscienceChase, Maria Alexis
2019 Development and Learning in Organizations
doi: 10.1108/DLO-09-2018-0123
PurposeThis paper aims to illuminate how the findings from neuroscience, translate into simple, elegant, and easily applied tools which offer highly effective strategies to help stem the rising tide of stress in global work-forces.Design/methodology/approachFocusing on how current working practices inadvertently activate the brains primal survival mechanism, this paper details the brain’s main organizing principle and the negative effect this has on performance and productivity.FindingsExemplifying why, how, and when this automated stress response is triggered, the paper suggests practical, real-world solutions to overcome the primal fight, flight, and freeze mechanism. As this mechanism is responsible for the majority of work-related stress, it discusses the brains capacity to re-wire and change behavioral responses to stress at an individual and organizational levelOriginality/valueThis study seeks to introduce the concept of aligning work place practices with biological processes. Hoping to open a debate around shifting cultural perceptions of what constitutes the real well-being of work forces, it offers a unique and fresh perspective into the machinery of the mind.
Inclusion: how an understanding of neuroscience enhances your gender initiativesHills, Jan
2019 Development and Learning in Organizations
doi: 10.1108/dlo-07-2018-0082
The author recently conducted a research with companies about their gender diversity and inclusion initiatives to understand how successfully “lighthouse” organizations were moving the dial on creating inclusive cultures and whether an understanding of neuroscience helped to explain the importance of cultural change.Design/methodology/approachFor the research, the author used a modeling methodology which had been designed to identify the difference that makes a difference and the things which really work.FindingsHelping leaders understand the science behind why inclusion is important in business, the definition of inclusion, how the impact of exclusion on productivity, creativity, and engagement reduces resistance to change, and explains why the HR’s advice is beneficial to the success of the business.Originality/valueThe research found that few organizations are using an understanding of the negative impact of exclusion to make a business case for creating an inclusive culture.
Intentional consequences2019 Development and Learning in Organizations
doi: 10.1108/dlo-04-2019-0079
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the papers in context.FindingsA new leadership development program called “intentional development” can be more effective by using the basics of neuroscience to create the skills and implementation plan for aspiring leaders.Practical implicationsThis paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
Going back to school2019 Development and Learning in Organizations
doi: 10.1108/dlo-04-2019-0076
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsOrganizational cognitive neuroscience (OCN) can be used in institutional contexts, but direct applications for leadership and organizational development are not yet clear.Practical implicationsThis paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
From the mouths of babes2019 Development and Learning in Organizations
doi: 10.1108/dlo-04-2019-0075
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe maturing mind can be improved in terms of its leadership qualities, specifically its decision-making, and by extension, understanding this can be used to benefit the younger leaders who have yet to gain any real experience.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
By the seat of your pants2019 Development and Learning in Organizations
doi: 10.1108/dlo-04-2019-0072
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThe aim of the research here was to investigate the impact experiential learning can have on an organization, and what kind of factor the stress of leadership can be. It was found that increased heart rate and engagement can improve learning in stressful situations.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
What does change look like?2019 Development and Learning in Organizations
doi: 10.1108/dlo-04-2019-0081
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsMentoring plays a key role in supporting early-career researchers, especially those from underrepresented groups. However, many mentors have not received formal training. This study looks at one training programme and evaluates whether the participants reported any change in awareness of behavior, and what this change looks like in practice.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
The neuroscience of compassion2019 Development and Learning in Organizations
doi: 10.1108/dlo-04-2019-0082
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThis paper explores the neuroscience behind compassion and the role it plays in building psychological safety for effective group work in higher education.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
Reflecting on how we learn2019 Development and Learning in Organizations
doi: 10.1108/DLO-04-2019-0085
PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThis paper explores student reflections during entrepreneurial learning, revealing new insights into the interaction between cognition, conation and affection and finding patterns in individual learning profiles that indicate four specific learning pathways.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.