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...
Enhancing Leadership and Team Cohesion at ComfortDelGro Australia
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...
Unlocking The Power of Herrmann’s Whole Brain® Thinking in School Teaching and Learning
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...
Enhancing Leadership Skills through Whole Brain® Thinking
Whole Brain® Thinking focuses on using various thinking styles and cognitive functions, grouped into four quadrants: Analytical, Practical, Relational and Experimental. These align with the brain's hemispheres and help us understand how exactly we prefer to...
The Role of Lateral Thinking in Whole Brain® Thinking
Whole Brain® Thinking, based on the premise of valuing diverse thinking styles, plays a vital role in effective decision-making. It recognises the unique strengths of analytical, practical, relational and experimental thinking. As for the meaning of lateral thinking,...
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
Nonverbal communication plays a powerful role in how we interact with others. While words convey information, much of the meaning comes through nonverbal messages—our tone, gestures, posture, and facial expressions. Research shows nonverbal cues account for a...














