Decision-Making: Biases between You and Success

When you have to make a choice and don't make it, that is in itself a choice.

William James

Reactive decisions can cost you. In this workshop series we cover conscious decision-making and analysis. Decisions should be intentional when there’s a lot at stake, and understanding the psychological factors influencing your choices is key to success.

What we cover

  1. congitive biases in business and how they impact you
  2. how to avoid biases on an individual level
  3. how to avoid them at the process-level
  4. SWOT analysis workshop

When might you want this?

  • major product decisions: ensure that strategic decisions are made objectively, minimising the impact of cognitive biases.
  • transformational change: navigate the complex decision-making landscape by addressing potential biases among decision-makers.
  • startups aiming for rapid growth: invest in the workshop to instil a culture of informed decision-making from the outset.

Identify your common cognitive biases, navigate complex decisions with clarity and precision. From anchoring effects to confirmation bias, this workshop equips you with practical tools to make informed and strategic decisions.

Mindful Leadership:

Emotional Literacy and Listening

"People don't resist change, they resist being changed." - Peter Senge

We know that emotions cam deeply shift our behaviour and experience, and in the workplace this is no different. You need to understand your responses and biases to listen to others effectively and make sure you’re working well together.

What we cover

  • emotional competence, knowing yourself and others,
  • fostering a culture of empathy, self-awareness, and resilience,
  • how the effects trickle down,
  • inspire, motivate, and navigate challenges.

When might you want this?

  • combat turnover by enhancing leadership's ability to connect with and understand employee needs.
  • respond to declining morale with a culture of empathy and mindful leadership.
  • new CEOs build trust through improved emotional intelligence.

Negotiation: The Psychology of Effective Business Discussions

Successful negotiation is not about getting to 'yes'; it's about mastering 'no' and understanding what the path to an agreement is.

Christopher Voss

We are always negotiating: with friends, colleagues, partners, and ourselves. What we often learn is that the feeling of winning has to come at the cost of the other side losing, when this doesn’t have to be the case.

What we cover

  • principles of reciprocity, liking, and authority
  • commitment & consistency: snowballing to larger agreements
  • using social proof
  • expertise and persuasiveness
  • scarcity and unity

When might you want this?

  • proactive relationship management, become a skilled and liked collaborator
  • working with future and existing strategic partners, such as in research and development
  • equip representatives entering partnerships with advanced negotiation skills for favourable terms.

This workshop is on the art of communication in the realms of persuasion and negotiation. Participants will learn to decode cues in what people say and how they say it, understand power dynamics, and leverage psychological insights to craft win-win outcomes. Walk away with the confidence to turn every negotiation into a strategic advantage for your business.

The Science of Creativity:

Meet Chance Halfway

There is no innovation and creativity without failure. - Dr Brene Brown

As a naturally curious and progressive creature, you want to see what we do make a difference and deliver to the world. Yet we can be set up in inadvertently stale environments that don’t help us unlock the innate creativity that defines humanity.

Learn what it means to be both prolific and creative. You will discover how to cultivate a creative mindset, encourage innovative thinking, and create a culture that fuels continuous ideation. Transform your business by harnessing the power of psychological principles to drive creativity and stay ahead of the competition.

What we cover

  • the "four C" model of creativity
  • how creativity interacts with Big Five personality traits
  • practical steps for a creative environment
  • fostering safety for creative growth

When might you want this?

  • stay ahead in a competitive market by fostering a creative and innovative culture.
  • infuse creativity into marketing and product development during a rebranding initiative.
  • ignite creativity and drive continuous innovation in response to a decline in innovative ideas.

Meaningful Performance: Relational Goals for Your Team

"Talent wins games but teamwork and intelligence win championships." - Michael Jordan

KPIs can really lack a soul. We all set goals and make plans that don’t go the way we planned. When we set goals, we need to remember that we do things for our selves but also, importantly, for others. Are you connected with why you're doing what you're doing at work? For your colleagues? Line management? Industry peers? Your loved ones?

What we cover

  • how to set goals individually and as a team
  • tuning into your collective and personal "why"
  • find the spirit in planning

When might you want this?

  • teamwork focus for collaboration and productivity
  • preempt burnout for well-being and performance
  • cultivate relational depth for cohesion

Uncover the factors that drive individuals to engage in teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. Through experiential exercises, participants will gain a deep understanding of team dynamics, communication styles, and motivation factors. Watch as your teams evolve into cohesive units.