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neuroscience (10)

Being an optimist or a pessimist - are the labels really relevant?

Posted by Amy Brann on May 3, 2018 at 2:54pm

Traditionally speaking, optimism is seen as the desired mental state, whilst pessimism is frowned upon. But the truth is that both have their own set of advantages and disadvantages.

Neuroscience and Coaching

Posted by Robin Hills on July 7, 2016 at 8:35am

Awareness of principles from neuroscience in coaching and mindfulness help to override bad habit pathways and make the brain change for the better over the long term.

Sessions from CIPDLDShow to ignite your development

Posted by Ady Howes on May 16, 2016 at 11:35am

Ignite your development with these recorded sessions from CIPD LD Show 2016

Mindful Decision Making

Posted by Robin Hills on November 20, 2015 at 8:07am

With the recent surge of interest in mindfulness and e-learning, I have combined the two into a short class - Mindful Decision Making - that is available on Skillshare. This is part of a series of classes on emotional intelligence that can be access

What neuroscience can tell recruiters

Posted by Robin Hills on August 20, 2015 at 8:30am

What does all the interest around neuroscience inform us from a recruitment perspective? This article looks at what the latest research suggests we should be doing when assessing and interviewing candidates for critical roles.

5 easy brain tips to drive employee engagement through L&D programmes #3

Posted by Krystyna Gadd on July 27, 2015 at 1:52pm

This is the 3rd in my series of 5 easy brain tips for engaging learners from my session at the CIPD NAP conference in June 2015.

UM is for "Use Metaphor". Emotions can run high during any change programme and a workshop can easily turn it into a wh

5 easy brain tips to drive employee engagement through L&D programmes #2

Posted by Krystyna Gadd on July 20, 2015 at 9:53am

This is the second of my series of blogs from a session I ran at the CIPD NAP conference. The five tips can be remembered by using the mnemonic CRUMMSS.

C - choice - last weeks blog
R - Rewards - this weeks blog
UM - Use metaphors
MS - Microskills

Ignore Poor Performance at Your Peril!

Posted by Helen Amery on July 12, 2015 at 10:16pm

We all know someone who's not pulling their weight. Here's some of what goes on, and how we can change to a different place.

Some great stuff about the brain for L&D Professionals from the CIPD - part 1

Posted by Krystyna Gadd on April 29, 2015 at 6:34pm

Everyone is talking about it.... neuroscience....and if you are not why not? Does it seem like the latest in a long line of fads? Or just a bit too geeky? I am never afraid of being labelled an "anorak"and so will admit that I have been reading the C