Lessons in Life and Business from the SEA Games
In an age of over commercialisation of nearly everything, the SEA Games for me captures the greatness of sport of a bygone era where the playing field was more even.
The Quantified-Self Movement
Quantification of self is certainly not for everybody. I know people that are uncomfortable with the idea. However, for both maximising productivity as well as health, I think there is little downside. This is something that has become a core part of my coaching approach.
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
Healthy Thinking
According to Wikipedia, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a psychotherapeutic approach that addresses dysfunctional emotions, maladaptive behaviours and cognitive processes. CBT achieves
Job Satisfaction and Work Productivity
A current hot topic in the world of I/O is the relationship between happiness at work and work productivity. Everyone can see
Hawthorne Effect (Being Watched May Not Effect Behaviour At All)
For those that don’t know the Economist is a fantastic newspaper. Not limited to economic news the Economist provides a synopsis across
What is Engagement and What Does it Mean for Business?
One of the words that is bandied around a lot here in England (where I am currently based) is the word ‘engagement’.