In today’s dynamic business landscape, effective leadership and team cohesion are vital for long-term success. A recent initiative where Steople partnered with ComfortDelGro Australia highlights this truth beautifully. With operations across multiple states and a...
Comparing Employee Assessments: HBDI® and LSI™
In this blog series, we take a look at the similarities and differences of many employee assessment instruments and how you might use them – individually and together – to achieve your business and talent development needs. For this post, we discuss the LSI™ (Life...
Unlocking The Power of Herrmann’s Whole Brain® Thinking in School Teaching and Learning
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, teachers and students face diverse challenges. Around the world, employers and, sometimes, colleagues in tertiary education bemoan the lack of skills students bring with them from the school system, such as problem-solving,...
The Four Thinking Quadrants Explained, and How To Communicate With Them
The Whole Brain® Model, developed by Ned Herrmann, serves as the cornerstone of the Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI®). The Whole Brain® Model outlines an array of thinking preferences centred around four distinct quadrants: Analytical (A), Practical (B),...
Why the HBDI® is not a test
What is a test? To get your licence you complete a test. To see whether you need glasses you complete an eye exam. To pass a subject at school or university you complete an assessment. When assessing your leadership abilities, others conduct a 360-degree evaluation of...
Why take the HBDI® assessment: The HBDI vs other assessment tools
Assessments play a crucial role in helping individuals and teams gain insight into their cognitive preferences, personality traits, and strengths. Navigating the array of assessments and tests available can be challenging, especially when determining the most suitable...
How Your Job Can Shape Your Brain: Impact of Work on Cognitive Abilities
We all know that jobs have a significant impact on our lives. For most of us, Mondays to Fridays are spent working and although this earns us money, it can also affect our physical and mental health, social lives and overall well-being. There is, interestingly,...
How to Improve Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace
This article was originally published in 2023 and updated in 2025 to keep our readers up-to-date with the latest in organisational performance and team dynamics. Nonverbal communication plays a powerful role in how we interact with others. While words convey...
Overcoming Obstacles to Professional Development: strategies for addressing time constraints, budget limitations, and other barriers
Professional development is essential for individuals seeking to advance in their careers, gain new skills, and remain competitive in their field. However, there are often obstacles that make it difficult to pursue professional...