Category Psychology

The power of imperfection: Transforming challenges into opportunities for growth 

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Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook explore resilience through Kintsugi – and finding gold after a setback In everyday work situations, it is unrealistic to expect that everything goes to plan. More and more managers acknowledge the need to build the…

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From holiday relaxation to work reality: Ease your return to the office routine 

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Struggling to settle back into work after a holiday? Try these strategies to maximise productivity. Lesley Cooper has your three-step plan   As your much-anticipated holiday comes to an end, returning to work can feel particularly challenging, draining the energy…

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An introduction to overcoming impostor syndrome among professionals 

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Ever feel like a fraud at work? Here’s how to build self-awareness and seek support, with effective strategies from Ravinder Tulsiani Impostor syndrome, a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as a fraud, affects a…

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Unlocking hope and belonging: The hidden keys to employee wellbeing and retention  

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The impact of hope, belonging and manager support in transforming employee wellbeing and mental health. Insights from Brad Smith  Research has shown that resilience offers organisations many competitive advantages. Highly resilient staff are much less likely to mention burnout, compensation,…

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Fostering connection: The antidote to workplace loneliness

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A lack of connection at work has impact both for the organisation and the individual. Thom Dennis explores this and shares ways to improve A paradox has emerged in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven work environment: increased connectivity often leads to a…

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Workplace wellbeing: Should you consider a Chief Happiness Officer?

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Exploring companies that have senior personnel who are responsible for the welfare of their employees with Sarah Cook and Steve Macaulay In today’s unstable business climate, the success of organisations hinges not only on factors such as strategic agility and…

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Leadership in times of change: mastering emotional and political intelligence for influence  

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Steve Macaulay and Sarah Cook provide an overview of enabling managerial success through EQ and PQ   In times of instability or sudden and unexpected change, it becomes even more important to manage relationships influentially. Many organisations are in this position…

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Timeboxing – book review

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Book: Timeboxing: The Power of Doing One Thing at a TimeAuthor: Marc Zao-Sanders Always on the lookout for new ways to live a more intentional life, I was excited to peel open the pages of “Timeboxing.” Timeboxing is a planning…

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Be colour wise – best practices for using colour psychology in e-learning design

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In this feature, Ravinder Tulsiani explores many aspects of using colour in your learning interventions, from basic colour theory to use of palettes to create an emotional reaction As instructional designers, our goal is to create educational experiences that are…

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Leveraging behavioural science to maximize learning engagement

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Houra Amin shares lots of tips and ideas to really drive the engagement for your organisational learning One of the reasons organisations invest in learning and development is because well-designed learning opportunities enhance employee engagement, job satisfaction, motivation, and commitment1…

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