... in human capital management and neuroscience, this paper proposes the components that any organization can use to significantly improve the return on their investment in leadership development. Findings It is estimated that US companies spend over US$13bn annually on leadership development. Match...

...Peter Cheese; Jan Hills Purpose The purpose of the paper is to describe the relevance and application of insights from the field of neuroscience on practice and thinking of human resources (HRs). Design/methodology/approach It draws on the experience, views and insights of the authors...

...Sue Paterson Purpose The purpose of the paper is to show how insights from recent research in neuroscience into how the human brain works helps to understand how HR practices can be more effective. Design/methodology/approach The paper is based on the book “The Fear-Free Organization: Vital...

... that their leaders were working in a brain-savvy manner and 24 percent said the leader in their organization was brain-fried, that is over stressed, a poor communicator and lacking personal connection. Originality/value – Neuroscience, the science of how the brain works offers insight into the implications...

...Peter Hamill Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critique common practice in leadership development with a view to suggesting an alternative approach based on neuroscience. Design/methodology/approach The paper references existing research in the field of neuroscience to carry out...