We made a big move at the end of 2016. After three decades in our headquarters, Herrmann went completely virtual. With team members spread across countries, states, and time zones, the shift reflected the increasingly global nature of our business. So when COVID hit,...
The HBDI® vs Other Assessment Tools: What Sets the HBDI® Apart?
Assessments are powerful tools for helping individuals and teams better understand their thinking preferences, personality traits, and strengths. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know which tool is best suited for your needs—whether you're...
Change Management Plan Template
A practical, people-first approach to leading through change Change doesn’t happen in a vacuum - it affects real people in real ways. Whether you're introducing a new system, shifting strategy, or restructuring teams, a change management plan helps guide your people...
How to Implement Workplace Change with an Agile Change Management Plan
This article was originally published in 2019 and updated in 2025 to keep our readers up-to-date with the latest in organisational performance and team dynamics. Change is hard. Just ask Netflix’s DVD rental service, DVD.com, which shut down in 2023 after 25 years....
HBDI® vs. DiSC®: Which Employee Assessment is Right for Your Business?
This article was first published in 2020 and has been updated in 2025 to provide our readers with the most up-to-date insights. In this ongoing blog series, we take a look at the similarities and differences of many employee assessment instruments and how you might...
How to Improve Communication at Work
No one listens. It’s a common complaint in workplaces and beyond. We repeat ourselves and clarify details, yet colleagues still return with questions we've already answered. The issue? More communication doesn't equal effective communication. In today’s fast-changing...
Agile Thinking: Using Metacognition to Achieve Workplace Goals
This article was originally published in 2019 and updated in 2025 to keep our readers up-to-date with the latest in organisational performance and team dynamics. Why thinking about thinking matters Struggling to find the right approach to a problem? Taking a step back...
HBDI® vs. CliftonStrengths®: Comparing Two Leading Employee Assessment Tools for Cognitive Diversity and Strengths Development
This article was first published in 2020 and has been updated in 2025 to provide our readers with the most up-to-date insights. In this ongoing blog series, we take a look at the similarities and differences of many employee assessment instruments and how you might...
HBDI® vs MBTI®: Comparing Two Leading Thinking & Personality Tools
This article was first published in 2020 and has been updated in 2025 to provide our readers with the most up-to-date insights. In this ongoing blog series, we take a look at the similarities and differences of many employee assessment instruments and how you might...