Research: Cubicles are the absolute worst
Editor’s note: Workers in offices want more space and less noise pollution, according to this research. Something to consider when trying to help people get on with their work . . .
Browsing: research
Modernising Learning: Delivering Results (2014)
Editor’s note: This week saw the launch of the Towards Maturity Benchmark report. It’s a must-read report because it shows how difficult organsations are finding it to reap the benefits of technology enabled learning. Try not to get too depressed at the findings.
CIPD launches three research reports covering behavioural science and the changing context of work
The #cipd has launched three #research reports that focus on behavioural science and the changing…
Neuroscience mythology hampers teaching
Interesting piece on how neuromyths are adopted by teachers. Something to watch our for in corporate learning too.
Laptop multitasking hinders classroom learning for both users and nearby peers
Laptops are commonplace in university classrooms. In light of cognitive psychology theory on costs associated…
Read slowly to benefit your brain and cut stress
Curated from online.wsj.com Some reasons why you should read more intently and…
Morning people are less ethical at night
Editor’s note: According to researchers, when your energy is low, you are more likely to behave unethically.
The neurochemistry of positive conversations
Editor’s note: A look at brain chemistry that offers an explanation as to why we remember negative feelings for longer than positive feelings.
The strength of the strongest ties in collaborative problem solving
Editor’s note: Bridging the literature on team performance and information networks by studying teams’ problem solving abilities as a function of both their within-team networks and their members’ extended networks.
Putting social media to work
Editor’s note: Analysis of the CIPD’s latest research of the use of social media tools within organisations. Interesting to see the benefits these tools are bringing to organisations.
How to take notes you will remember
Editor’s note: Why do we recall hand-written notes better than those written on a laptop? Research reveals all . . .
Lessons from MOOCs for corporate learning
Editor’s note: Towards Maturity’s latest report lifts the lid on how corporates are using – and plan to use – massive open online courses.
Why a quarter of Americans don’t trust their employers
Editor’s note: The headline is about trust but two major themes in this survey are recognition and development opportunities – people want them but aren’t getting them.
Change or die
Editor’s note: A must-read article on behaviour change. Fascinating insights into what makes people change and how that can be used in organisations. Thanks to Cedric Borzee for sharing.
Navigating the cultural minefield
Editor’s note: Thanks to Nick-Shackleton-Jones for sharing this article on how to overcome cultural differences. The differences can be quite nuanced which means managers and leaders have to have a deep understanding of how to work with colleagues whose culture is different to theis.