News and events All posts Blog Event Podcast Video Blog • 01 Mar 2021 Darth Vader, Mrs Danvers and the shark from Jaws – why we love a villain We might recoil from people with unappealing traits in real life – but in fiction we love them and want to be associated with them. What does the latest research tell us about the way in which we use stories to make sense of the world and understand other people? Everyone loves a good villain. […] ... Blog • 01 Mar 2021 Psychological flexibility – the key to better team working? It’s now widely accepted that cognitive diversity – that variety of problem-solving and thinking styles – can improve the way in which teams operate. But can the same diversity of thinking be applied to an individual leader with similar benefits? A new study suggests that it can. We’re doing some interesting work at the moment […] ... Blog • 05 Jan 2021 Working From Home – Time to Take a Hike As we wait for a possible and at least partial return to the office, there are things that we can all do to stave off the strains of homeworking. ... Blog • 05 Jan 2021 Yes, Zoom meetings are tiring – so try walking while talking instead to boost creativity. It’s not your imagination - psychologists now know why videoconferences are more tiring than meeting face to face but if you really want to get ideas flowing then walk while you talk ... Blog • 05 Jan 2021 Do bosses who shout a lot get things done? New research suggests that this isn’t always the case. According to a longitudinal study, despite the stereotypes, being disagreeable doesn’t make you powerful. ... Blog • 22 Dec 2020 Make a note – traditional handwriting is better for learning than typing Lockdown has turbocharged business communications technology. Use of Zoom ... 123456789101112