In scientific work, where innovation and precision are critical, effective management plays a vital but often under-valued role in ensuring success. Good managers foster collaboration,
Is there a problem with leadership in science? In essence, this is the question addressed by this paper from the Industrial Research Institute, in which
Over the years, we’ve worked with L&D professionals from a huge number of research-led organisations who have come to us faced with a similar challenge:
One of our favourite leadership and team development tools is Gallup’s CliftonStrengths. If you haven’t heard of it, CliftonStrengths is a popular, research-backed psychometric tool
We rarely get to choose our colleagues, and sometimes our workplace relationships can be less than perfect. Of course constructive disagreement can be healthy and
Here is a useful article exploring the skills gap in STEM leadership, again finding that scientific training under-prepares students in important areas around communication, collaboration, adaptability
Emotional intelligence refers to our ability to understand and manage emotions – both our own and others’. High EI has been linked to high team
Scientists can be a demanding audience when it comes to leadership development. Analytical thinkers often challenge ideas that others might be happy to take on
Meetings are a hugely significant aspect of our modern working lives, and are a key way of coordinating action, sharing information and building cohesion across
High-quality communication is a vital factor in boosting collective intelligence and performance in teams, and it has long been recognised that nonverbal information is instrumental
It makes intuitive sense that groups of people can accomplish more than individuals working alone, and this is borne out by the data. In this study for
The concept of “collective intelligence” is a good way to think about how teams differ in terms of their ability to solve problems, make good