There’s an interesting article in this weeks BRW* by organisational development specialist Silvia Damiano, detailing how neuroscience findings provide insights into the successful introduction of organisational change.
Often when companies deliver a training or learning initiative what they really want is adoption of certain new behaviours – basically change – back in the workplace. It’s interesting then to consider how different parts of the brain processes the various stages of change. The most relevant aspect to transfer of learning, discussed in the article is how to get people to recognise the need to change and be enthusiastic about it. The article suggests this can be done through asking questions that encourage reflection and change.
Damiano then goes on to say, “Overwhelming people with unnecessary information or pressurising them to meet deadlines is not the answer to achieving lasting change. Pacing the change to natural rhythms, using self reflection and involving those affected may form they key to more effective way of managing change.”
Great lessons to take into account when developing a learning intervention….
I’d love to here from you if you have seen any other links between neuroscience and the workplace.
* The article can be accessed in BRW’s premium content section online at www.BRW.com.au (title “All in the Mind”) or buy a copy of this week’s edition June 4th -10th
