Personality Matters Blog

Posted 08 November 2022 by
Melissa Summer

The psychological, emotional, and financial value of training & development

4 min read. If you’re in human resources, have a learning and development position, or are an independent trainer or consultant in these areas, you probably know the value of planned training and development initiatives for your employees. But when economies slow and budgets tighten, the training and development budget is often one of the first things to be cut. Why? Compared to manufacturing, sales, and other revenue generating parts of the business, many leaders have a hard time recogni...

Posted 24 August 2022 by
Melissa Summer

Psychology of Change

What is change management and why does it matter for organizations?

Posted 20 May 2022 by
Melissa Summer

Social contracts, returning to the office and retaining your people in the new hybrid workplace

As employees return to the office, they’re expecting more flexibility in their social contracts with employers. How can HR help?

Posted 02 March 2022 by
Melissa Summer

Using interpersonal needs to make the hybrid model work for teams

Is it possible to get the best of both worlds with hybrid work?

Posted 28 December 2021 by
Kevin Wood

Introversion 2.0: Why we need to reshape the way we work

The last two years have caused a major shift in how we work. And for some, it's been an Introvert's paradise. Here's what all managers and Introverted employees should know to work at their best...

Posted 16 December 2021 by
Melissa Summer

Using personality assessments for team building

How can personality assessments like the MBTI tool help teams work together more effectively and understand each other better?

Posted 17 July 2020 by
John Hackston, Head of Thought Leadership, The Myers-Briggs Company

Survivor guilt and the aftermath of lockdown

The lockdown caused by the Covid-19 virus has forced most organizations into a place that has many similarities with downsizing. How do these layoffs and furloughs affect employees that remain working?

Posted 05 March 2019 by
Melissa Summer

The Psychology of Change

Most people want their businesses to grow. Or at least their bottom line to grow. But there’s an important part of business growth that’s often overlooked – change. Learn more about the psychology of change and how it affects your workforce, as well as about the complimentary Psychology of Change events happening in your area. 

Posted 06 June 2017 by
Global Marketing

Leadership and the Intuition–Thinking (NT) Process Pair

People with NT preferences (INTJs, INTPs, ENTPs, ENTJs) typically take a “what else can we do” approach to leadership. They tend to consider new ways to address tasks and projects, and often have an innovative mind-set that is about changing things up to make a situation better. If NT informs your leadership style, you may want to consider how this approach is affecting members of your team. Some of them may appreciate your open approach to new ideas and possibilities, but others may find wha...

Posted 30 May 2017 by
Global Marketing

Leadership and the Intuition–Feeling (NF) Process Pair

People with NF preferences (INFJs, INFPs, ENFPs, ENFJs) typically take a “let’s make a difference” approach to leadership. They consider how others can be positively affected over the long term instead of just in the present moment. In leading they tend to focus on big-picture, future-oriented ideas that can empower people to “be better.” If NF informs your leadership style, you may want to consider how this approach is affecting members of your team. Some of them may appreciate your support ...

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