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April 2020
Psychological Safety: the key to creating teams that thrive
On a psychologically safe team, people feel at ease being themselves. They feel that they can show up to work just as they are, trust that they are accepted, share their thoughts and ideas, ask questions, and confront tough conversations, head-on. It's true that psychological safety can make or break a team. To thrive in a productive and enjoyable team (and organisation), people must feel safe to speak up and share their best ideas. Collective trust allows organisational development and…
Find out more »May 2020
Conversational Intelligence – Why every word matters
Conversational Intelligence PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS NOW BEING RUN AS A VIRTUAL EVENT Discover what conversational intelligence is and why it’s important and explore the impact of good versus bad conversations on our brain. Put simply – conversations matter! We used to believe that conversations were simply about sharing information with each other. After studying the brain and how it works, we now understand that conversations help us connect, navigate and grow. In many instances, conversations miss the mark.…
Find out more »July 2020
Conversational Intelligence – From distrust to trust
PLEASE NOTE – THIS IS NOW BEING RUN AS A VIRTUAL EVENT Bad conversations trigger our distrust network; good conversations trigger our trust network. These networks shape our conversation outcomes. Is there such a thing as conversational intelligence? It could be that some leaders are naturally more adept at the art of conversation. It’s certainly true that we all could improve our ability to engage and influence others through conversations. Scientists are discovering how conversations cause a rapid cascade of…
Find out more »Psychological Safety: The key to leveraging diversity in your team
Diversity is a key element of our modern world. Left unchecked, it can impair performance and learning. The antidote: psychological safety. About this Event Effective communication across boundaries is particularly challenging under conditions of uncertainty. And, psychological safety can help to mitigate the challenges posed by those boundaries. Yet, people often do not act in their own or the team's (or organisation's) best interests when interpersonal risks loom large in the moment. Organisations rely a lot on collaboration and learning…
Find out more »Curious about being more brain and systems savvy?
Being smart & business savvy is important, but no longer enough in our complex & fast-paced world. We must also be brain & systems savvy About this Event The brain's tendency for the threat response to be activated – and there are about five times more neural networks that scan for threat – means that leaders who don't work with the brain in mind are less likely to be able to minimise this, or better yet, to activate reward responses. In…
Find out more »August 2020
Mindsets matter when it comes to transformation and change
Organisations are entering a period of significant digital disruption and transformation; placing greater priority on purpose and inclusion. About this Event Importantly, this means that leaders must be able to navigate swiftly shifting landscapes. To say that they (and the people they lead) must be able to learn from setbacks is obvious. Yet, how do we do this in a savvy and sustainable way? Weaving a mix of neuroscience and growth mindset research and thinking, this lunch-n-learn session will explore…
Find out more »September 2020
Curious about being more brain and systems savvy?
Being smart & business savvy is important, but no longer enough in our complex & fast-paced world. We must also be brain & systems savvy About this Event The brain's tendency for the threat response to be activated – and there are about five times more neural networks that scan for threat – means that leaders who don't work with the brain in mind are less likely to be able to minimise this, or better yet, to activate reward responses. In…
Find out more »Psychological Safety: The key to leveraging diversity in your team
Diversity is a key element of our modern world. Left unchecked, it can impair performance and learning. The antidote: psychological safety. About this Event Effective communication across boundaries is particularly challenging under conditions of uncertainty. And, psychological safety can help to mitigate the challenges posed by those boundaries. Yet, people often do not act in their own or the team's (or organisation's) best interests when interpersonal risks loom large in the moment. Organisations rely a lot on collaboration and learning…
Find out more »October 2020
Curious about being more brain and systems savvy?
Being smart & business savvy is important, but no longer enough in our complex & fast-paced world. We must also be brain & systems savvy About this Event The brain's tendency for the threat response to be activated – and there are about five times more neural networks that scan for threat – means that leaders who don't work with the brain in mind are less likely to be able to minimise this, or better yet, to activate reward responses. In…
Find out more »Rethinking Complex Change
Most change is complex. Learn some strategies that lead to more effective and sustainable change in complex settings. About this Event Almost all of the 'tools' and approaches that are promoted to 'manage change' are based on inherited and outdated thinking. Tools that seek to control behaviour and processes such as detailed, time-bound plans and a focus on deliverables are useful for predictable systems, but ineffective when the complexity is high, and the environment is not stable. No wonder most…
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