behavioural preferences Archives

Mature male employee, hiding behind a desk to avoid getting involved

Understanding and reducing the culture of avoidance

by Michelle | December 18, 2024 |

Avoidance culture is an often-overlooked dynamic that can subtly influence team behaviour, communication, and productivity within a company. In a UK workplace, where professional decorum and ‘keeping the peace’ can sometimes take precedence, avoidance culture …

How Behavioural Preferences Shape Responses to Change

by Michelle | November 11, 2024 |

Change Management

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 …

The story of the halo and the horn…

by Michelle | May 8, 2024 |

Leadership

The ‘halo effect’ is a psychological phenomenon first identified by Edward Thorndike in 1920. It has far-reaching implications within the workplace, affecting everything from individual workload management to team dynamics and leadership perceptions. The halo effect …