Benefiting at work from Brain Based Insights

Adrienne Fox senior editor at HR Magazine showed how human resourse specialists are turning knowledge about the brain at work – into practical use that improves an ordinary workday. It's changing horizons at work - and well worth a look!

In Fox’s words … Leaders who understand psychological and neuroscientific discoveries can apply them in management and training. Have you seen it happen?

David Rock, CEO at Results Coaching Systems, shows why change is so difficult ... and why it takes so much effort.

Simply put ... Rock points out that one first has to change the brain … a process he calls self-directed neuroplasticity. This process involves problem solving together … to create brain friendly practices that align with the human brain’s best capabilities.

Changing your brain may be a straightforward as  getting what Ed Boyden at MIT …. who leads Neuroengineering in Cambridge, Mass …  calls … a natural night’s sleep. Boyden helps engineers to problem-solve with the brain in mind and his engineering approaches offer insights into the human condition at any workplace.

Pierce Howard who directs the Center for Applied Cognitive Studies in Charlotte, NC shows how stress at work will diminish employees’ mental capabilities. Howard speaks of creating opportune settings for workers and placing people in positions that capitalize on their abilities. Are you in a position that supports your abilities? Is so … you are likely highly successful at whatever you do. If not … why not consider a few cutting edge practices that will change your brain and change your business.