Behaviour Matters, The Jigsaw Discovery Blog
Behaviour Matters is here for anyone with an interest in behaviour, and the link between self-awareness, wellness, and performance. Our blogs discuss current challenges and educate the audience with research findings, thought leadership, alternative perspectives.
Change Management
How Behavioural Preferences Shape Responses to Change
Change management often focuses on processes, strategies, and timelines, but one of the most critical factors in navigating change successfully is understanding how individuals respond to it. Each person’s reaction to change is heavily influenced by their behavioural...
Communication
Talking Isn’t the Same as Communicating
We talk every day in meetings, emails, messages and quick conversations, and yet workplace communication still breaks down remarkably often. We’ve all spent time carefully drafting an email, only to receive a reply that appeared abrupt or dismissive. Perhaps...
Effective Teamwork
“I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better” Abraham Lincoln
Whilst scanning through a book of quotations, I noticed “I don’t like that man. I must get to know him better.” Abraham Lincoln. These words are a perfect reflection of my vision for a better world, where an attitude of openness and affectionate curiosity existed...
Hybrid Working
Addressing Communication Imbalance
When hybrid work first became the norm, many organisations felt confident they’d found the perfect balance between flexibility and productivity. Employees could structure their working day more naturally, office footfall could be managed more efficiently, and the...
Leadership
The Accidental Manager: Why Technical Excellence Isn’t Enough
The role of a manager today looks very different from what it was a generation ago. In the past, managers were often seasoned professionals who had risen through the ranks slowly, spending years developing the technical and interpersonal skills needed to lead a team,...
Personal Development
Human Skills for a Brave New World
Artificial intelligence is redefining the way we work at a speed few of us anticipated. New tools appear almost daily, automating tasks that once relied on our attention, analysis, or decision-making. It’s no wonder so many people find themselves asking: What does...
Customer Service & Selling
Why AI will never completely take over UK workplaces
Just in the last twelve months, AI has made incredible strides. From automating mundane tasks to providing sophisticated analytics, AI’s contributions cannot be understated. However, a fundamental truth remains amidst this technological revolution: AI will never...
Wellbeing and Resilience
Writing With the Wrong Hand
Have you ever tried writing with the wrong hand – your non-dominant one? It’s slow, awkward, and tiring. The letters may be recognisable, but the process is mentally exhausting and the results usually fall short. Now imagine working like that every day. For many...
You Ask We Answer
What Makes The Jigsaw Discovery Learning Experience So Sticky?
One of the reasons why the learning is so sticky is: Curiosity The curiosity of the learners, as the session begins, there is a mixture of excitement, nervousness, resentment for having to attend and an attitude of “go on then impress me!” But when the...