The Myth That Training to Improve Team Functioning Doesn’t Work
Yesterday we noted that there was little support for the Belbin team model. The idea that there is a prescribed model for
The Myth of Team Models (Belbin)
In yesterday’s blog, we discussed the power of two and the myth of the single star innovator. The follow on from this
Myths About Teams and Stars: The Myth of the Single Star
I’m a couple of blogs behind for the year. While this is indicative of a busy and successful year at OPRA, it
Studies You Should Know: Inequality
Chin, G. & Culotta, E. (2014). What the numbers tell us. Science, 344(6), 818-821. Abstract “In 2011, the wrath of the 99%
Studies You Should Know: The Relationship Between Conscientiousness and Performance May Well Be Curvilinear
Carter, N.T., Dalal, D.K., Boyce, A.S., O'Connell, M.S., Kung, M-C., & Delgado, K.M. (2013). Uncovering curvilinear relationships between conscientiousness and job performance:
Studies You Should Know: The Positive Benefits of Meditation
Goyal M, Singh S, Sibinga EMS, et al. Meditation Programs for Psychological Stress and Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Intern
The Myth of Impartiality: Part 1
In last month’s post, I signed off by noting that impartiality was a pervasive myth in the industry. The corollary is that
Studies You Should Know: Reducing Implicit Bias for Race
Lai, C., Marinin, M., Lehr, S., Cerruti, C., Shin, J.L., Joy-Gaba, J., Ho, A.K., Teachman, B., Wojcik, S.P., Koleva, R., Heiphetz, L.,
2014: Exploring the Myths of I/O Psychology a Month at a Time
For those that may not be aware, the ‘Science of Science’ is in disarray. Everything is currently under the microscope as to
Studies You Should Know: Poverty Impedes Cognitive Functioning
Mani, A., Mullainathan, S., Shafir, E., & Zhao, J. (2013) Poverty impedes cognitive function. Science, 341, 6149, 976-980. Abstract The poor often