KAI in the News
When Work Makes us Sick – article by Dr Megan Seibel on Workplace Wellbeing Pro
In this new article on Workplace Wellbeing Pro, Dr Megan Seibel looks at the underlying causes of workplace stress, and how tools such as KAI can help reduce the huge number of working days and production lost.
Profile of Karen Norheim, CEO of American Crane, in Manufacturing Today magazine
In this profile in Manufacturing Today magazine, Karen Norheim, CEO of American Crane, and KAI Practitioner, explains how creating a culture of problem solving has helped the business to grow and become more resilient.
How can businesses counteract India’s ‘Great Churn’? – Naresh Shahani and Ambarish Raj in People Matters magazine
Businesses in India are suffering from high levels of staff attrition. In this new article in People Matters magazine, Naresh Shahani and Ambarish Raj of BMGI explore how KAI can help businesses reduce their rate of attrition, and make personnel happier in their roles.
Why businesses need to adapt to successfully employ Gen Z – James Anderson & Lauren Griffeth in People Management magazine
In this new article in People Management magazine, James Anderson and Lauren Griffith discuss the idea that relationships, flexibility and emotional wellbeing are irreplaceable commodities for Gen Zs in the workplace.
How radical should your Innovation risk-taking strategy be? – Ezra Carlson in Business Age magazine
In this new article in Business Age magazine, Dr Ezra Carlson discusses the tools you need to rethink your entire approach to innovation.
Why soft skills should be the focus for building cohesive teams – article by Ben Atkinson in People Management Magazine
In this article, Ben Atkinson, KAI Practitioner, explores how developing qualities including listening, leadership and time management will deliver more for businesses in the long term.
How to improve your critical thinking skills – article by Anne Collier on SME Magazine
In this article, Anne Collier, Advanced KAI Practitioner, explores how both employers and job candidates can improve their critical thinking skills and get more from their working environment.
“Communities face an unprecedented number of complex issues” – writes Mary T. Rodriguez and Sarah Bush for the JLS
“Communities face an unprecedented number of complex issues” – writes Mary T. Rodriguez and Sarah Bush for the Journal of Leadership Studies
“Advancing Adaptive Leadership Through Adaption-Innovation Theory” – written by Megan Seibel, Eric Kaufman, Adam Cletzer and Jeremy Elliott-Engel
Megan Seibel, Eric Kaufman, Adam Cletzer and Jeremy Elliott-Engel have explored how some of AL’s concepts may be clarified and inner mechanisms explained with Adaption-Innovation theory in the Journal of Leadership Studies.
“Diverse teams can be more creative if they are managed properly” – writes James C. Anderson II for the Journal of Leadership Studies
“Diverse teams can be more productive, creative, and increase opportunities to expand into diverse markets if they are managed properly,” writes James C. Anderson II for the Journal of Leadership Studies this month.
“Adaption-innovation theory: A tribute to Dr. Michael J. Kirton” By Curt Friedel and Rob Sheffield
“Adaption-innovation theory: A tribute to Dr. Michael J. Kirton” By Dr Curt Friedel and Dr Rob Sheffield
“Problem-solving style and resiliency of navy seals” By Curt Friedel, Laura McIntyre and Calvin Lathan
“Problem-solving style and resiliency of navy seals: how are the more adaptive and the more innovative different?”: a research study by Dr Curt Friedel, Dr Laura McIntyre and Dr Calvin Lathan
“Working with Adaption-Innovation in Leadership Practice: What Works and What’s Missing?” By Rob Sheffield
“Working with Adaption-Innovation in Leadership Practice: What Works and What’s Missing?” – a new piece by Dr Rob Sheffield for the Journal of Leadership Studies (JLS) this month.
“Everyone is a problem solver” – writes Curt Friedel for the Journal of Leadership Studies
“Everyone is a problem solver, and contemporary leaders tend to be those who can bring teams together to solve challenging problems that one person cannot solve alone” writes Dr Curt Friedel for the Journal of Leadership Studies this month.
New Article on Business Age: How successful teams adapt to leadership changes
Change in leadership, whether right at the top, mid-level management or team leaders, is inevitable. In this article in Business Age magazine, Dr Megan Seibel shows how organizations can prepare for leadership change.
New Article on Business Leader: The importance of focusing on soft skills for talent retention
Talent retention, combined with a talent shortage, is becoming a big problem for businesses. In this new article in Business Leader magazine, Nick Hicks and Jennifer Chase look at what organisations can do to make sure they hire the right talent and retain it.
New Article: Practice Innovations: Adapt, Innovate or both? Leading & leveraging cognitive diversity
Anne Collier takes a look at how to value and utilise the cognitive diversity your team, in this excellent overview of how to leverage people’s different problem-solving styles.
New Article on hrzone: Essential tools to help those with ADHD in the workplace
This research-based article by Tracy Reader on HRZone looks at how to recognise the strengths of those with ADHD and see how their ideas might be valuable in workplace teams.
The real reasons why your ideas at work are rejected – Dr Megan Seibel in Worklife Magazine
Worklife Magazine talks to Megan Seibel about how the cognitive style of colleagues can affect idea adoption, and how to get your ideas considered and implemented.
Enhancing leadership by promoting coping behaviour – Dr Curt Friedel in Training Zone Magazine
Promoting coping behaviour as a leader is key in maintaining creative teams, argues Dr Curt Friedel in this new feature in TrainingZone magazine.
Five Things Business Leaders can do to create a Fantastic Work Culture – Dr Megan Seibel in Authority Magazine
According to a recent study, more than half of the US workforce is unhappy – and this is not just a US issue. Dr Megan Seibel discusses her five tips to address this statistic, in an interview with Authority Magazine.
How problem-solving styles affect team togetherness – article by Dr Curt Friedel in Management Issues
It’s easy to forget that people respond differently to change and problems which, if unnoticed or poorly managed, can lead to a fractured team.
Reduce conflict in your team and improve productivity – new article by Dr James Anderson in HR Director
Dr James Anderson explains how KAI can help teams work together better and improve productivity.
How KAI can help you choose a perfect business partner – new article by Dr Iwan Jenkins in Business Express
Dr Iwan Jenkins argues it makes better business sense to have someone thinking differently from us, even though it’s harder work to get along.
The Science of Predicting Team Dynamics – new article by Dr Curt Friedel in Training Journal
Dr Curt Friedel looks at thought diversity in our teams and how to use it to ensure happy team members and successful outcome.
How to Ensure Your Team’s Great Ideas Percolate Through Your Workforce – Dr Megan Seibel in Training Magazine
How do you create a more cohesive and effective team that inspires others to share and give life to ideas?
Jeff Bezos – why not all leaders have to be ‘Innovators’ – article by Dr Curt Friedel in HR Director
Everyone’s heard of the phenomenon which is Amazon. Dr Curt Friedel explains why Bezos stands out from other business leaders.
Why team dynamics matter when it comes to big ideas – article by Michael Chuchmuch in HR Dive
Energy giant Chevron needed to come up with new and effective ideas to be able to achieve its carbon-reduction targets.