Professor Paul Zak, writing for the Harvard Business Review, explains the science behind our love of stories...
Read MoreProblem solving and brain stimulation
According to studies in neuroscience, where right brain activity was boosted and simultaneously suppressed in the left temporal lobe, problem solving skills improved by 40%.
All of which is really useful information for anyone who wants to make the case for purposeful playtime...
Right brain/left brain thinking →
John M. Eger, Director of the Creative Economy Initiative at San Diego State University, argues that new economic success which demands creativity and innovation will come from nurturing both hemispheres of the brain - working in tandem...
Does body language shape who you are?
Professor Amy Cuddy’s seminal research suggests that our postures can change the way we feel, reduce stress and boost our confidence…
creativity is not enough...
Creativity in the absence of practical and realistic solutions according to Professor Theodore Levitt, former editor of the Harvard Business Review. Leaving creativity to ‘creative types’ can open a can of worms to what he describes as potentially sloppy or irresponsible business practice - while the vices of conformity are used as arguments in their defence.
Read MoreHow to improve your professional writing skills
Queen Mary University of London advises their students on writing for the workplace - and we get an honourabl mentions for our tips on the best ways to approach professional report writing...
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