Studies You Should Know: Where Do PhDs Go Who Leave University
Callaway, E. (2014). Life outside the lab: The ones who got away. Nature, 513, 20-22. doi:10.1038/513020a Abstract A common perception is that
The Myth That Training Is an Art, Not a Science
The idea that there is actually a science to training, and a methodology to be followed to ensure its effectiveness, is an anathema to many.
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.,