We need both divergent thinking (generating a wide range of views, ideas or possibilities) & convergent thinking (evaluating, comparing & narrowing down choices) if we want to find better solutions. Too often, we leave out the divergent phase altogether or we don't involve enough diverse voices for truly divergent thinking. Diversity & divergent thinking together can make a massive difference to outcomes:
sketchyideas.co/divergent-an…. Via @MrChrisJWilson@flyntrok
I have been asked for advice about improving organisational culture. My view? DON'T start by setting up a "culture change" programme or a direct "culture" intervention. Culture gets changed when people start doing real work differently. Culture change is a byproduct of wider improvements. See for instance: hbswk.hbs.edu/item/to-change…. Via @HBSWK
I saw the most beautiful view before the sunrise this morning and realized that the only thing missing was a hot air balloon ride over the Cape Cod National Seashore. That, and a donut.
Fort Hill, Eastham. #capecod#sunrise
As knowledge is increasingly commoditized, we are entering the age of the heart.
The capacity to empathize, perspective-take, build trust, and regulate emotions are among the human skills that are the key capacities of the future.
A new @AcadPsychiatry paper authored by President’s grant recipient Dr. Anne Hallward and team at @safespaceradio explores the importance of empathy and compassion in the medical field, and why they should be prioritized in medical education instruction. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article…
😁Laughter often co-occurs with humour to serve a range of interpersonal functions in adapting to & dealing with the patients’ conditions and the affective demands of the ED contexts
New research collaboration by @CorpusSocialSci@LAEL_LU@ucl & @ANU_ICHdoi.org/10.1177/146144562311…
Next week, our consortium members at @hku_riich will be sharing their project's key findings in their webinar 'Thriving in a Workplace: Insights for Graduates'.
When: 4th June at 4pm (HKT)
Where: Zoom
All are welcome! Register for free here: forms.office.com/r/EMX83j0UQ…
ALT Abstract: Graduates transitioning from university to the workplace have historically been considered one of the vulnerable demographic groups in the workforce, as they face many adjustments and changes. COVID-19 exacerbated many of the challenges for graduates. This webinar brings together academics, workplace practitioners and graduates to discuss the results of a large-scale project that focused on the educational, social and mental health impacts of the pandemic on graduates. Speakers will discuss topics related to essential skills, employers’ expectations, graduates’ preparedness, and how their mental health could be supported during the transition period. Implications for post-COVID workplaces will also be considered.