We need both divergent thinking (generating a wide range of views, ideas or possibilities) & convergent thinking (evaluating, comparing & narrowing down choices) if we want to find better solutions. Too often, we leave out the divergent phase altogether or we don't involve enough diverse voices for truly divergent thinking. Diversity & divergent thinking together can make a massive difference to outcomes:
https://t.co/agJqkPHArD. Via @MrChrisJWilson@flyntrok
I have been asked for advice about improving organisational culture. My view? DON'T start by setting up a "culture change" programme or a direct "culture" intervention. Culture gets changed when people start doing real work differently. Culture change is a byproduct of wider improvements. See for instance: https://t.co/rwNoixl4GJ. Via @HBSWK
I saw the most beautiful view before the sunrise this morning and realized that the only thing missing was a hot air balloon ride over the Cape Cod National Seashore. That, and a donut.
Fort Hill, Eastham. #capecod#sunrise
As knowledge is increasingly commoditized, we are entering the age of the heart.
The capacity to empathize, perspective-take, build trust, and regulate emotions are among the human skills that are the key capacities of the future.
A new @AcadPsychiatry paper authored by President’s grant recipient Dr. Anne Hallward and team at @safespaceradio explores the importance of empathy and compassion in the medical field, and why they should be prioritized in medical education instruction. https://t.co/5XGOywXfcP
😁Laughter often co-occurs with humour to serve a range of interpersonal functions in adapting to & dealing with the patients’ conditions and the affective demands of the ED contexts
New research collaboration by @CorpusSocialSci@LAEL_LU@ucl & @ANU_ICH
https://t.co/uiqw1KDo1h
Next week, our consortium members at @hku_riich will be sharing their project's key findings in their webinar 'Thriving in a Workplace: Insights for Graduates'.
When: 4th June at 4pm (HKT)
Where: Zoom
All are welcome! Register for free here: https://t.co/czHVZ8cHri
Frailty is not a contraindication to prescribe exercise therapy, but rather one of the most important reasons to prescribe it.
🛑A message worth spreading 🛑
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#exercise#PhysicalActivity#geriatricians#olderadults
Ref: https://t.co/gYWNQG8DhC