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How does behavioral science help improve the workplace?

There are countless pieces of advice when it comes to improving work that relate to becoming more productive, efficient, profitable, happy, etc. While much of the advice available for free is not rooted in solid evidence, one of the main scientific assets to understanding workplace improvement is behavioral science. There is a breadth of evidence, even entire academic disciplines, which suggest that insights from psychology in particular are directly correlated to improving internal and external relations and practices at work. This blogpost highlights some of the main direct and indirect influences of behavioral science at the workplace and highlight how many principles can easily be implemented to much success.
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 Wanda Tiefenbacher, 18.09.2019 | Posted in Work and well-being 0 comment
Basic psychological needs, Creativity, Creativity Killers, Employee engagement, Goal setting theory, Job performance, Job satisfaction, Meetings, Mental health, Motivation, Organizational culture, Performance management, Psychology, Team Performance Management, Work and well-being, Networking

How self determination and goals boost motivation: An evidence-based management approach

In this CQ Dossier we have a look at the key concept of self-determination and goal-setting theory. We draw on the main theories of self-determination (SDT), mastery motivation and goal-setting theory to provide you guidelines on how best to motivate your peers, coworkers and team members.
Self determination and goals can boost motivation when applied in the right way
Dr. Markus Nini, 08.09.2019
Evidence-based Leadership, Performance management, Self-Determination Theory, Basic psychological needs, Goal Agreement, Goal setting theory

Looking Ahead: Changing your organization’s future orientation to foster innovation

Is it time to reorient your organization’s outlook? Are you company’s goals too short-term and reactive, rather than far-reaching and proactive? Does it feel as though people are always scrambling to deal with emergencies and “put out fires”, when ideally your organization would be taking carefully planned steps?
Changing an organization requires to provide a meaningful and positive future orientation of your organization
Dr. Devon Price, 19.05.2019
Evidence-based change management, Change Management, Psychological safety, Goal setting theory, Future orientation

The future of performance management: A critical review of current practices and innovations

Recently, there has been a trend among top-performing companies to reinvent their performance management systems. Organizations are discarding the traditional practice of evaluation through a system of training, promotion, and reward to a  nimble system that works in the present moment (Buckingham & Goodall, 2015). These new systems focus on assessing future performance or potential rather than a focus on the past. This blog post will describe the latest innovations in performance management and their viability.
What innovations do exist in the area of performance management and what is there benefit from an evidence-based management point of view?
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 Dr. Annette Towler, 08.03.2018 | Posted in Leadership, Learning & Development 0 comment
Employee engagement, Employee selection, Evidence-based Management, Goal Agreement, Goal setting theory, Performance appraisal, Performance management