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Despite Detractors, Corporate DEI Is Here to Stay
Here are four things leaders must do to keep clear amid the chaos.
April 23, 2024
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Here are four things leaders must do to keep clear amid the chaos.
NLI’s Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, comments on the backlash against corporate DEI initiatives that are continuing to arise, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to halt affirmative action in higher education.
Technology Advice clarifies the meaning and role of a successful DEI strategy in the workforce and provides expert advice from NLI’s Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall.
These best articles from 2023 offer clarity around diversity, equity, and inclusion.
CDO of NLI speaks with Senior Executive on how DEI practitioners can communicate more effectively for better business strategy and alignment on DEI goals.
This article from Reworked explores the decline in DEI efforts, and provides insight from NLI’s Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, on how corporations can turn their goals around.
This episode of But First, People dives deeper into diversity and inclusion of today’s work world with The NeuroLeadership Institute’s Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall.
On this episode of Your Brain at Work Live, Dr. David Rock (Co-Founder & CEO, NeuroLeadership Institute) and Janet M. Stovall (Global Head of DEI, NeuroLeadership Institute) investigate what it takes to zeitgeist-proof DEI. Together, we’ll explore how to build objective, measurable strategies that can stand firm in tough times and realize true business impact.
This article from NPR discusses the challenges companies are faced with while DEI programs continue to face setbacks, and Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, provides advice on how to continue forward.
NLI’s Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, joins the People and Performance Podcast to discuss how a data-driven strategy approach to DEI can improve organizational performance and help shape company cultures.
Join author Kenji Yoshino and NLI co-founder and CEO Dr. David Rock for an illuminating discussion on effectively navigating delicate conversations around identity in the workplace inspired by Yoshino’s book, Say The Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice.
The Business Journals navigates the financial loss stemming from a decline in DEI programs, and provides insight from NLI’s Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, on how to hold companies accountable for progress.
After their recent discussion on the progress of DEI in the workplace, Built In highlights advice from Christy Pruitt-Haynes (NLI’s Global Head of Talent & Performance Practice) on how to correct the misconception that all advancement opportunities remain equal.
After their recent panel discussion about the state of DEI in tech, Built In put together an edited Q+A excerpt from their conversation with Christy Pruitt-Haynes (NLI’s Global Head of Talent and Performance Practice).
Houston Business Journal interviewed Janet M. Stovall, Global Head of DEI at NLI, to better understand how unclear communication has held organizations back from their progress on DEI.
Built In brought together a panel of workforce leaders, including NLI Head of Talent & Performance, Christy Pruitt-Haynes, to discuss positive DEI initiatives and their take on the 2023 State of DEI in Tech Report.
Join author Kenji Yoshino and NLI co-founder and CEO Dr. David Rock for an illuminating discussion on effectively navigating delicate conversations around identity in the workplace inspired by Yoshino’s book, Say The Right Thing: How to Talk About Identity, Diversity, and Justice.
In this episode of Your Brain at Work LIVE!, Janet M. Stovall, CDE, the Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at NLI, will delve into the continuing public discourse on the effectiveness of DEI initiatives within and across organizations.
In this episode, Dr. David Rock is joined by Janet M. Stovall, our newly-minted Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. They explore the neuroscience science of DE&I, its historical underpinnings, and how we can harness neuroscience to pave the way forward.
In this episode of The Human Factor, Janet M. Stovall (Global Head of DEI at NeuroLeadership Institute) discusses the importance of behavioral changes within organizations to mitigate bias.
In this discussion held by Workzinga, Janet M. Stovall (Global Head of DEI) discusses current DEI hiring strategies and how to overcome a communication gap between generations.
In this article from Human Resources Director, Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, discusses the possible challenges companies will face when responding to the Roe decision.
In this article by The Business Journals, Janet M. Stovall, Global Head of DEI at the NeuroLeadership Institute, provides her thoughts on how companies can evolve their DEI plans.
If you think you need to focus #change or #DEI efforts on the people who disagree, you’re missing out on the power of the middle.
Elevate Impact with the DEI Practitioner Master Class Organizations everywhere are committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion. While increased commitment will help, following the science to embed DEI deeply in the fabric of the organization is the only way to ensure lasting change. NLI’s DEI Practitioner Master Class program will give you the opportunity to dive deep into our research and take a scientific perspective to influence others and drive DEI results that will impact your organization. REQUEST INFORMATION Elevate Impact with the DEI Practitioner Master Class Organizations everywhere are committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion. While increased commitment will help, following the science to embed DEI deeply in the fabric of the organization is the only way to ensure lasting change. NLI’s DEI Practitioner Master Class program will give you the opportunity to dive deep into our research and take a scientific perspective to influence others and drive DEI results that will impact your organization. REQUEST INFORMATION About the DEI Practitioner Master Class Over the past seven years, we have helped hundreds of organizations follow the science to reduce bias, increase inclusion and enhance equity, through deep research and applicable concepts that create change. We do this by starting with the brain: anchoring DEI initiatives on what we know works from basic biological science. This is a virtual program, for DEI practitioners anywhere in the world, that guides you through a DEI action planning toolkit that helps you build a science-based DEI action plan for your organization.Starting with how to crystallize your DEI priorities, through mobilizing influencers and leaders, all the way through to measuring impact, we will draw on the best of research along with opportunities to learn from peers and subject matter experts, as well as key stakeholders in your organization, to help your DEI efforts succeed. Learn More Commit to Change Submit your contact information and a NeuroLeadership Institute Education Consultant will be in touch via email. Register your interest in the DEI Master Class today. Scroll To Top Continue to Learn, Share & Grow Explore more of our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion content on the Your Brain at Work Blog Equity, Explained In this infographic, we dive into how the brain reacts to unfairness and why systems must be overhauled to achieve true equity. Read More The 5 Biggest Biases That Affect Decision-Making Here’s how to recognize — and mitigate — the most common mental shortcuts. Read More A Better Way to Support Gender Diversity at Work Employers can play a pivotal role in supporting gender diversity and ensuring everyone feels valued and included. Here are some steps to consider. Read More A Leadership Crisis Is Looming — Here’s How to Prepare With a leadership gap looming, organizations need to challenge assumptions about what makes a good leader. Read More The Essentials: How Diversity Fuels Innovation Diversity isn’t just a “nice to have.” It’s a key element of an innovative business culture. Read More When Done Right, Diversity Training Does Lead to Successful Change Four steps organizations can take to ensure DEI is a business asset with a bottom-line business value. Read More Best of 2022: The Impact of Inclusion Our best advice from 2022 about how leaders can mobilize toward achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. Read More So You Want Psychological Safety. Here’s What It Looks Like. Although many organizations are striving to create a psychologically safe workplace, it can be hard to picture what that actually looks like. Here are three examples. Read More Load More
Systemic change at scale takes time, effort, and an evidence-based approach. This executive order is a golden opportunity to follow the science, experiment with novel approaches, and follow the data about what works.
In this Season 6 Premiere episode of Your Brain at Work LIVE, our panel reviews the President’s recent Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility that continues to drive positive change in the federal workspace and the organizations they impact. We examine some of the key points within the order through the lens of neuroscience and identify potential pitfalls that can snag even the most well-meaning leaders in their efforts.
In this Season 6 Premiere of Your Brain at Work LIVE, our panel reviews the President’s recent Executive Order on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility that continues to drive positive change in the federal workspace and the organizations they impact. We’ll examine some of the key points within the order through the lens of neuroscience and identify potential pitfalls that can snag even the most well-meaning leaders in their efforts. Dive deep with us on the challenges of mandating a path to equity, and learn how to avoid the traps and gain solid ground towards diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. While this session focuses on the public sector, the insights will be pertinent to DEIA efforts in the private sector as well.
President Biden has continued his series of executive orders, the latest one focusing on DEIA. Here are some brain-based actions agencies can take.
This WorkLife article highlights the backlash from HR professionals over SHRM’s decision to remove “equity” from its DE&I strategy, a move many believe undermines efforts to address systemic disparities. Featuring insights from Janet M. Stovall, Global Head of DEI at the NeuroLeadership Institute, the article emphasizes that this decision weakens the foundation of fair and inclusive workplaces.
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This article from SHRM provides insight from NLI’s Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, on how companies can better support their Indigenous employees through well-thought out benefit policies.
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After conducting a recent poll on discrimination in the workforce, Monster provides guidance on how employees can change bias and create inclusivity in the workplace from DEI experts, including NLI’s Janet M. Stovall.
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In this article written for Fast Company, NeuroLeadership Institute’s Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, explains how diversity training can work to change behaviors if done correctly.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Despite a common belief, every organization’s DEI challenges are unique. Leveraging others’ best practices will only get you part of the way. Follow the science to drive true culture transformation at scale. Learn More Case Study: Splunk Splunk is a technology company that turns data into actions and business outcomes. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, the firm came to the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI) looking to reduce the influence of bias in its daily processes. Scaling rapidly, it made a commitment to cultivating a culture of inclusion and making Splunk a place where all people can thrive. As a company that turns data into actions, Splunk wanted a training that takes a science-backed approach to unconscious bias so that the content would resonate and stick with all levels and functions of employees. Full Case Study Align your business goals with DEI goals Ensure that both leaders and employees know what the benefits are for themselves and how it grows the organization. Drive for shifting habits, not increasing awareness Awareness is an important step, but without habit activation and formation there will be no measurable behavior change. Create specific measurement and accountability Identify the correct metrics to monitor progress over time, and integrate them into your talent management processes to drive accountability. DEI Transformation Journey Mobilize Leaders Build Strategies Activate Habits Reimagine Systems Mobilize Leaders The role of leadership is a critical component in driving organizational culture change. Their actions and language role model accepted behaviors and have broad influence on employee engagement and performance. NLI partners with organizations incorporating leader involvement from the very beginning of the process, ensuring leaders are aligned on the mission, vision, and direction of an initiative. Briefings Get leadership buy-in by anchoring on the science and reinforcing a business case for DEI. Executive briefings | DEI research briefings Working sessions Partner with NLI’s top consultants to solve your biggest DEI challenges. 1:1 working sessions | Executive team working sessions | Coaching Listening circles Co-create strategies across HR and talent processes to address your most vexing challenges. Listening circles | Town Halls | Employee Engagement Surveys Reach Out to Mobilize Leaders Build Impactful Strategies Through Consulting NLI engages in a collaborative consulting process to ensure synergies with our clients’ culture. We deploy consultants and scientists to understand current realities of the organization and generate insights from employee data. Leveraging our proprietary culture transformation model Priorities, Habits, and Systems™ (PHS), we offer clear guidelines for how to create initiatives that leave a lasting impact and result in true transformation at scale. Diagnostics Generate meaningful insights from your qualitative and quantitative data to provide deep diagnostics of your current reality. D&I Maturity Diagnostics | Talent Management Systems Diagnostics Tactical measures Put systems, processes, and programs in place in order to support and sustain your D&I goals. Creating or Optimizing ERGs, BRGs and Diversity Councils | Partnering with HRBPs | Allyship Programs | Ambassador Programs | Measurement Blueprints Strategy Develop and implement a strategic plan to achieve specific D&I-related goals bridging the gap between current and desired future states. D&I Strategy 0 to 5 | D&I Measurement Strategy | Enterprise D&I Learning Strategy Connect with US Change Behaviors and Activate Habits The role of leadership is a critical component in driving organizational culture change. Their actions and language role model accepted behaviors and have broad influence on employee engagement and performance. NLI partners with organizations incorporating leader involvement from the very beginning of the process, ensuring leaders are aligned on the mission, vision, and direction of an initiative. Grow Instill a growth mindset. Decide Mitigate bias and make effective decisions. Include Unlock the performance of diverse teams. Ally Advocate for others. Voice Inspire teams to speak up and share ideas. Select Instill better hiring practices. Connect with US Reimagine Talent Management Systems Systems support an organization’s desired behavior change by reinforcing the essential habits. Without the right programs and processes supporting them, these habits will not get formed and quite simply, the behavior change doesn’t happen. NLI partners with organizations to carefully assess talent management systems through the lens of brain science. This evaluation pinpoints and suggests potential improvements that allow organizational priorities and habits to be reinforced. Talent Acquisition Performance Management Learning & Development Workforce Planning Reach Out to reimagine Systems Scalable Learning Solutions Decide Instill a growth mindset in your organization. Include Operationalize the true power of diverse teams. Ally The neuroscience of advocating for others. Voice Inspire teams to speak up and share ideas. Select Take a scientific approach to mitigating bias in recruitment. Request More Info *Custom solutions for specific organizational needs are also available.
Leadership Whether you’re trying to become more innovative, agile, or inclusive, changing culture is really a matter of changing shared everyday habits. Those habits are motivated by clear principles, reinforced by congruent systems, and modeled by leaders across the organization. Rather than mistaking priorities for strategies, we work with clients to see through the behavior change that yields the culture they’re looking for. View Leadership Solutions Case Study: Microsoft As detailed in the Harvard Business Review, Microsoft remade its leadership framework with the brain in mind—going from exhaustive detail to essential principles. Concurrently, it also embraced a growth mindset, shifting from a culture of know-it-alls to a culture of learn-it-alls. Full Case Study https://vimeo.com/276496334 Liz Friedman, Global Performance & Management, Microsoft, on the tech firm’s culture work with NLI. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP Our latest thinking on power, learning, and all things culture and leadership. How Microsoft Overhauled Its Approach to Growth Mindset As Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has put it, leaders should be striving for an organization full of “learn-it-alls,” not “know-it-alls.” Growth Mindset Doesn’t Mean Anyone Can Get to… Growth mindset means people believe they can get better through practice, not that anyone can become an expert at anything. Growth Mindset Is Essential If Leaders Hope to… Growth mindset, the research indicates, can help leaders adapt to the automation of labor and other forms of the AI revolution. So You Have a Fixed Mindset — Here’s… If you feel stuck, you may have a fixed mindset about growth mindset itself. Here’s how to shift your thinking if you catch yourself using a fixed mindset. We Talked to 20 Orgs About Growth Mindset… In-depth interviews with organizations about growth mindset revealed a fascinating collection of goals, use cases, obstacles, and outcomes. You’ve Heard of Growth Mindset, but What Is… One of the most well-established psychological concepts, growth mindset, has exploded among leadership. But how do you cultivate growth mindset culture? Partnership Options CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Access research articles, webinars, networking opportunities, and much more. RESEARCH BRIEFINGS Schedule up to half-day sessions with NLI expert on the topics that matter most. THINKING PARTNERSHIPS Co-create strategies across HR and talent processes to address your most vexing challenges. SCALABLE LEARNING SOLUTIONS Deliver distributed insight-rich learning across teams with maximum impact in minimum time. Research In 2016, NLI published the first paper on how not just individuals, but organizations, can hold fixed or growth mindsets. The Idea Report: Growth Mindset Culture follows that up through interviewing global organizations making growth mindset come alive and exploring the science underlying what makes the relevant talent innovations work. For more Culture & Leadership research, see the NeuroLeadership Journal. Scalable Learning Solutions Growth Instill a growth mindset in your organization. Focus Minimize distraction and deliver what matters. Flex Master the science and habits of optimal hybrid work. Calm Label, interpret, and defuse the signals that trigger escalation. Care Develop the skills for a supportive workplace. Request More Info *Custom solutions for specific organizational needs are also available.
Talent & Performance The conventional wisdom says that performance comes down to how employees are rated and paid. But the science suggests that it’s really a matter of the quality of conversations being had. That’s because conversation is the linchpin of performance, connecting everything from goal setting to everyday feedback to career conversations, from talent strategy down to manager capability. View Talent & Performance Solutions Research Feedback is traditionally given and structured. This makes feedback a threatening situation — and as new experimental research shows, it’s uncomfortable for the giver and receiver. This leads to more imprecise feedback, given less. The switch: getting to a culture of asking for feedback. Working with NLI, Microsoft has started the journey — and it’s already creating huge changes in the tech giant. For more Performance research, see the NeuroLeadership Journal, including in-depth scientific articles on feedback, engagement, and rewards. Partnership Options CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP Access research articles, webinars, networking opportunities, and much more. RESEARCH BRIEFINGS Schedule up to half-day sessions with NLI expert on the topics that matter most. THINKING PARTNERSHIPS Co-create strategies across HR and talent processes to address your most vexing challenges. SCALABLE LEARNING SOLUTIONS Deliver distributed insight-rich learning across teams with maximum impact in minimum time. Scalable Learning Solutions Connect The Neuroscience of Quality Conversations Improve The Neuroscience of Better Feedback Differentiate The Neuroscience of Better Evaluations Develop The Neuroscience of Career Conversations Develop The Neuroscience of Career Conversations Request More Info *Custom solutions for specific organizational needs are also available.
Our best advice from 2022 about how leaders can mobilize toward achieving diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
Janet Stovall and Dr. Michaela Simpson examine the roles bias mitigation, allyship, and inclusive habits play in minimizing reactive, emotional, and defensive communication decisions and shine a light on a replicable, scalable tool to identify, justify and clarify positioning and messaging on sensitive, provocative issues.
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Taking inclusion beyond lip service requires constant, dynamic efforts at improvement.
NeuroLeadership Institute leaders, Janet M. Stovall (Global Head of DEI) and Evynn McFalls (VP Marketing), explain that creating a diverse work environment goes beyond recognition in this article from Corporate Compliance Insights.
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As tech companies continue to navigate how to respond to the Roe vs. Wade ruling, experts urge leaders to be proactive about possible additional Supreme Court decisions. Among these experts interviewed by Protocol, is Janet M. Stovall, Global Head of DEI at NeuroLeadership Institute.
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In this article from Worklife, Janet M. Stovall (Global Head of DEI at NeuroLeadership Institute) explains the myth behind a flexible work environment being just for parents.
Promotion reflects company’s next phase of growth, with Stovall’s expertise helping businesses dismantle systemic inequity.
NeuroLeadership Institute’s Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, answers Worklife’s questions on how the pandemic and recent events have impacted DEI in the workplace.
Boeing set out to create a culture in which every employee feels safe to speak up and believes that their voice matters. Two years of hard work culminated in “Seek, Speak, and Listen” Boeing’s new behavior change model that their CHRO recently characterized as the most significant culture effort in the company’s 106-year history. Tune in for an inspiring conversation and a remarkable story.
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While the idea of what empathy looks like at work keeps evolving, here’s some of what we learned this year.
In our DE&I round-up, we highlight this year’s DE&I advancements, while also recognizing large gaps that need to be closed to continue down the path of long-lasting and impactful allyship.
The NeuroLeadership Institute Press Room Journalists—find announcements, media relations contact information, and recent press coverage featuring the NeuroLeadership Institute in our digital press room. Use our media resource library to capture insights on demand. Meet Our Experts Submit a Press Inquiry News Releases from the NeuroLeadership Institute NeuroLeadership Institute Applauds Colgate-Palmolive on Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence Win Read More Colgate-Palmolive's leadership principles, learning, and development partnership with the NeuroLeadership Institute yields industry recognition. Janet M. Stovall Soars as NLI’s New Global Head of DE&I Read More Promotion reflects company’s next phase of growth, with Stovall’s expertise helping businesses dismantle systemic inequity. NeuroLeadership Institute Gathers Top Scientists and Business Leaders for 18th Summit Read More NeuroLeadership Institute will host its 18th Summit, bringing top scientists and business leaders together to "Adapt Faster". The conference will… Recent Media Coverage WTF is a Psychological Contract? Read More This article from WorkLife explores today's expectations between employee and employer, including commentary from NLI's Distinguished Faculty, Leadership and Performance,… ‘They’re Doing the Work’: Despite DEI Backlash, Companies Forge On Read More NLI's Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, comments on the backlash against corporate DEI initiatives that are continuing to… Why Resolving Conflicts Within Teams is a New Must-Have Skill for Managers Read More This article from WorkLife prepares managers for today's expectation of resolving workplace disputes and provides advice from NLI's Global Head… Diversity Equity & Inclusion: What is DEI? Read More Technology Advice clarifies the meaning and role of a successful DEI strategy in the workforce and provides expert advice from… What Martin Luther King Jr.’s Message of Nonviolence Means for Workplace Culture in 2024 Read More NLI's Global Head of DEI, Janet M. Stovall, weighs in on the rising backlash on DEI programs in the workplace… How New Trauma-Leave Laws Will Help Employees Handle ‘Logistics and Emotions of Loss’ Read More With new laws in Illinois and Minnesota leading the way to more supportive bereavement policies, WorkLife interviewed HR expert and… 2024 Might Be Do or Die for Corporate Diversity Efforts. Here’s Why. Read More Janet M. Stovall (Global Head of DEI at the NeuroLeadership Institute) predicts corporate patterns for DEI in 2024 in this… 5 leadership trends to watch in 2024 Read More Dr. David Rock (Co-Founder and CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute) provides 5 trends for leaders to look out for in… Here are the Five Most Common Biases Happening in the Workplace Read More This article from WorkLife dives into 5 common biases in the workplace, including insights from NLI's Christy Pruitt-Haynes (Distinguished Faculty,… Meet Our Experts Janet M. Stovall, CDE Global Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion A long history of driving change and building culture in large, complex organizations has earned Janet M. Stovall deep expertise around DEI practices and principles. Her three TED presentations challenging business to get serious about inclusion, have — collectively — over 2.5 million views. Her superpowers? Applying neuroscience to solve DEI challenges, building actionable DEI frameworks and strategies, and brokering honest DEI conversations among top leaders. Matt Summers Vice President of Culture & Leadership With 20 years of organizational transformation, culture change, and leadership consulting experience, Matt Summers’ work spans the globe. He’s partnered with CEOs and senior leaders from organizations such as Aerospace, The Federal Government of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, T-Mobile, World Bank, and Microsoft to transform their organizations and brings that experience to the fore in his role as the head of our Culture & Leadership Practice. Dr. David Rock Co-Founder & CEO More than 20 years ago, David coined the term “neuroleadership”, and began building the NeuroLeadership Institute, a cognitive science consultancy that has advised more than 60% of the Fortune 100. He continues to shape NLI’s path forward by bringing neuroscientists and leadership experts together, and consulting with C-suite executives. David is the author of four books including Your Brain at Work and has written for and been quoted in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, CNBC, Forbes, and more. Insight at Your Fingertips Connect with the NeuroLeadership Institute’s press team to submit a media inquiry. Scroll To Top
Fill out the form below to begin the assessment. This is for individual use. If you wish to use with your team or organization, contact us. Note: If you have trouble accessing the assessment, please try a different browser, or ‘incognito mode’. Sezione 1 di 4 25% Benvenuti alla valutazione SCARF®, un breve sondaggio a scelta multipla. La valutazione vi fornirà una migliore comprensione della vostra relativa sensibilità nei confronti dei diversi tipi di fattori sociali in ciascun dominio dello SCARF®. La conoscenza dei vostri fattori SCARF® più forti vi può aiutare a: Comprendere in che modo il vostro ruolo e il vostro ambiente di lavoro producono un impatto sul vostro attuale incarico Regolare meglio le vostre emozioni Comunicare meglio le vostre esigenze agli altri Effettuare scelte più idonee alle vostre specifiche preferenze Ricordate che non vi sono risposte giuste o sbagliate. Una volta che fate clic sul pulsante “invio” al termine del sondaggio, i vostri risultati appariranno sullo schermo. A quel punto potrete stampare o inviare una copia via e-mail per il vostro archivio. Email* L’e-mail è richiesta per ricevere la relazione sintetica di SCARF®. In che misura sei d'accordo o in disaccordo con le seguenti affermazioni? (Punteggio da 1 a 7 / Disaccordo – Accordo) S_1*Sul posto di lavoro, per me è importante che le mie opinioni siano tenute in conto dagli altri. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C_1*Sul posto di lavoro, penso che avere regole chiare e ordine sia essenziale per il successo. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C_2*Sul posto di lavoro, non mi piace trovarmi in una situazione senza sapere cosa mi posso aspettare. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A_1*Sul posto di lavoro, non mi piace dover eseguire le disposizioni di altre persone. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A_2*Sul posto di lavoro, odio la sensazione di sentirmi microgestito. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R_3*Sul posto di lavoro, voglio che gli altri mi accettino. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 In che misura sei d'accordo o in disaccordo con le seguenti affermazioni? (Punteggio da 1 a 7 / Disaccordo – Accordo) S_2*Sul posto di lavoro, per me è importante che i colleghi rispettino le mie decisioni. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 S_3*Sul posto di lavoro, per me è importante sentirmi “ascoltato” nelle riunioni. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C_3*Sul posto di lavoro, mi piace avere un approccio chiaro e strutturato. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A_3*Sul posto di lavoro, per me è importante sentire che ho tutto sotto controllo, piuttosto che siano gli altri ad avere il controllo su di me. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A_4*Sul posto di lavoro, a me piace seguire i miei percorsi quando faccio qualcosa. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R_1*Sul posto di lavoro, per me è importante che io mi senta connesso con gli altri. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Sul posto di lavoro, per me è importante che… (Punteggio da 1 a 7 / Disaccordo – Accordo) F_1*Le decisioni siano trasparenti e spiegate ai dipendenti con chiarezza. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F_2*Le spiegazioni riguardanti le decisioni siano ragionevoli. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F_3*Vi sia un accesso equo alle opportunità. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 F_4*Le persone ottengano le gratificazioni e i benefici che meritano. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R_2*Sul lavoro, mi piace sentirmi parte di un gruppo. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 HiddenStatus HiddenCertainty (Certezza) HiddenAutonomy (Autonomia) HiddenRelatedness (Relazionalità) HiddenFairness (Equità) This assessment and contents therein is NLI proprietary intellectual property. It may not be distributed, sold, licensed, leased or used for any reasons under any circumstances without express permission from NLI.
Diversity training can feel performative, and elicit groans from those asked to attend. But it absolutely can be impactful, and that’s through a mix of both delivery and measurement.
A landing place for some of the big themes around work as of late 2021.
NLI has worked for years to develop “sticky” acronyms to help people understand the brain science behind performance, learning, motivation, feedback, and dealing with bias. Here’s a brief summation of that work.
Reports are coming due on how government agencies are advancing equity issues, and there’s a reinvigorated spirit around DEI topics in the government sector. How can government maximize this moment?
How could companies start doing better around diversity and inclusion — but for real this time?
In this episode of Your Brain at Work, senior Neuroleadership Institute researcher Michaela Simpson and NLI’s Director of DEI Practice Paulette Gerkovich are joined by two distinguished guests: Elizabeth Nelson, the director of diversity and inclusion at Thomson Reuters, and Jennifer Amara, the VP of Global Talent at Otis Worldwide. This knowledgeable foursome of women walks through what works — and what doesn’t — about current approaches to diversity, equity, and inclusion on a global scale.
Hiring for culture fit could be damaging your organization. Instead, you should look for candidates that can add to your culture.
Northwest Permanente Chief People Officer T. Ruth Chang, MD, MPH. discusses her plans for implementing a new organizational curriculum which was developed by NeuroLeadership Institute.
This article from the BBC explores the implementation of DE&I programs within organizations, and Dr. David Rock (Co-founder and CEO of NeuroLeadership Institute) discusses how to do so successfully.
In this article from SHRM, NeuroLeadership Institute Practice Lead, Barbara Steele, explains that employers should examine their benefit programs to determine whether or not it meets the expectations of employees and job candidates.
Foster systems that drive inclusion and mitigate the biases behind poor decisions.
This article from Vogue Business focuses on how luxury retailers are working to become more inclusive, including Tiffany & Co., who partnered with NeuroLeadership Institute to develop bias mitigation strategies.
Speaking up does more than just elevate new voices. It creates a richer, more creative network of ideas within an organization.
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Enjoy 100+ episodes of insight from our blockbuster podcast. Your Brain at Work: The Podcast In organizations around the world, leaders face urgent issues: a crisis in employee engagement, the need to make workforces more diverse, and the challenge of making workplaces feel human in an era of increasing dependence on technology. At the NeuroLeadership Institute, we believe brain science can help provide solutions. DE(A)I Part One: Mitigating Bias in Technology Adoption In this special episode of Your Brain at Work, published to coincide with a presentation — delivered by Janet M. Stovall, our Global Head of DEI, and Matt Summers, our Global Head of Culture and Leadership — at the Society for Human Resource Management’s Talent Conference and Expo… they examine… Listen The Neuroscience of Habit Activation: From LMS, to LXP, to HAP On this episode of Your Brain at Work, join Dr. David Rock and Dr. Emma Sarro to explore the transformation of organizational learning solutions over time – and recent breakthroughs that are transforming learning efficacy as we know it. Listen Delegation – Why It’s So Hard, and How to Get It Right Do your managers struggle to delegate effectively? They’re not alone. Leaders often delegate too little or too much, hurting both efficiency and employee morale. On this episode of Your Brain at Work, Dr. David Rock and Dr. Emma Sarro bridge the gap between knowing you should delegate and doing it… Listen Accountability vs. Psychological Safety with Dr. Amy Edmondson Is it time for the pendulum to swing back toward a focus on performance and less on people? Many leaders today feel the pendulum has swung too far toward the employee, and cringe when they hear about increasing psychological safety. Are they right, or are they missing something important here?… Listen Leadership Essentials Pt. III: The Neuroscience of Organizational Effectiveness Join Dr. David Rock and Dr. Emma Sarro in a community discussion to explore a neuroscience-based approach to driving results. Listen Leadership Essentials Pt. II: The Science of Team Motivation Join Dr. David Rock and Dr. Emma Sarro in a community discussion to explore what it takes to sustainably lead yourself and your teams to optimal performance. Listen Leadership Essentials Pt. I: The Science of Self-Management Every organization wants to be at the cutting edge of its industry, become a coveted employer and beat profit projections quarter over quarter. To get there, leaders themselves need to be able to make the best decisions and cultivate an environment in which everyone can do their best work. Of… Listen The Evolution of SCARF: 20 Years of Insight It has been 20 years since NLI identified the five domains in humans’ social experience: status, certainty, autonomy, relatedness, and fairness. Join Dr. Emma Sarro (Head of Scientific Research) and Evynn McFalls (Global VP of Marketing and Brand) in this week’s discussion on the evolution of The SCARF Model. Listen 2024: Leadership Trends to Watch Hot on the heels of his recent publication on leadership trends in Fast Company, Dr. David Rock welcomes our global head of research, Dr. Emma Sarro to Your Brain at Work Live to discuss the quiet signals unfolding on the leadership landscape — and key trends to watch and influence as… Listen Load More Never Miss A Podcast Episode.Subscribe to our Content.
The AGES Model helps organizations take a new approach to learning efforts, turning mandatory events into meaningful experiences.
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Case Studies: Culture & Leadership Transform Your Culture’s Leadership Development Employee Performance Core Values Priorities, Habits and Systems Learn how organizations spanning industries including software, biotechnology, telecommunications and beyond are harnessing behavior change programs to transform their people and business outcomes for the better. Explore Impact. Speed. Scale. Featured Client Success Stories Reshape Culture As Microsoft’s CEO put it like this: leaders should be striving for an organization full of “learn-it-alls,” not “know-it-alls.” Here’s how they did it. Learn More Leadership Accelerate Inclusion The global healthcare company is partnering with NLI to build habits of inclusion among its 300,000 employees. Learn More DEI Break Recruitment Bias See how AI leader Dataminr used neuroscience to create inclusive culture and boost innovation across the organization. Learn More DE&I Case Studies: Culture & Leadership Explore how organizations transform their culture, and shift mindsets at scale. REQUEST INFORMATION Explore Our Culture & Leadership Case Studies Learn how organizations across a wide variety of business verticals build the habits to transform their culture, and shift mindsets. CASE STUDY: Nokia Turns Two Cultures into One Read More Cigna®: Connect for Growth℠ Read More Investment Management Firm Looks to Make High Potential People Leaders More Adaptable to Change Read More Major American Telecom Company Read More Viceroy Hotel Group Read More HP Finds Its Growth Mindset and Reignites A Culture Read More What Powerful Partnerships Look Like We offer science-backed pathways to transformation for businesses of all sizes — wherever you are in your journey. Insights World-changing thought leadership at your fingertips. Research | Briefings | Events Advisory Clear strategies & frameworks to accelerate transformation. Culture DNA | Diagnostics | Strategy Behavior Change Scale quickly with proven habit activation initiatives. ELearning | Custom Tools | Licensing REQUEST INFORMATION Standard Corporate Solutions for Culture & Leadership Transformation Harness science-backed behavior change programs to transform your habits, teams and business outcomes for the better. GROW The Neuroscience of Growth Mindset Instill a growth mindset in your organization. CALM The Neuroscience of De-Escalation Label, interpret, and defuse the signals that trigger escalation. FOCUS The Neuroscience of Thriving Through Crisis Minimize distraction and deliver what matters. CARE The Neuroscience of Empathy Develop the skills for a supportive workplace. FLEX The Neuroscience of Hybrid Leadership Master the science and habits of optimal hybrid work. LEAD The Neuroscience of Effective Management Cultivate better managers — and leaders — at speed and scale across your organization. Unearth Opportunities Unsure where to start? Use our Solution Assessment to let us know where your challenges lie, and we’ll provide recommendations for how you might move forward. Begin Assessment Commit to Change Want to Find the best solution for you today? Connect with NeuroLeadership experts to explore how you can transform your organization at impact, speed and scale. Scroll To Top
Business Impact: Case Studies Transform Your Culture’s Leadership Development Employee Performance Inclusion and Belonging Core Values Priorities, Habits and Systems Collaborative Capacity Whether you’re trying to become more innovative, agile, or inclusive, changing culture is really a matter of changing shared everyday habits. Those habits are motivated by clear principles, reinforced by congruent systems, and modeled by leaders across the organization. Rather than mistaking priorities for strategies, we work with clients to see through the behavior change that yields the culture they’re looking for. Explore Impact. Speed. Scale. Featured Client Success Stories Reshape Culture As Microsoft’s CEO put it like this: leaders should be striving for an organization full of “learn-it-alls,” not “know-it-alls.” Here’s how they did it. Learn More Leadership Accelerate Inclusion The global healthcare company is partnering with NLI to build habits of inclusion among its 300,000 employees. Learn More DEI Break Recruitment Bias See how AI leader Dataminr used neuroscience to create inclusive culture and boost innovation across the organization. Learn More DE&I In Their Own Words Client Testimonials Culture & Leadership Case Studies Learn how organizations across a wide variety of business verticals build the habits to transform their culture, and shift mindsets. CASE STUDY: Nokia Turns Two Cultures into One Read More Cigna®: Connect for Growth℠ Read More Investment Management Firm Looks to Make High Potential People Leaders More Adaptable to Change Read More Major American Telecom Company Read More Viceroy Hotel Group Read More HP Finds Its Growth Mindset and Reignites A Culture Read More Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Case Studies Learn how organizations across a wide variety of business verticals build the habits to mitigate bias, accelerate inclusion and systematize equity. How a Fortune 500 Tech Company Used Brain Science to Increase Inclusiveness Read More How a Major American Healthcare Company Lifted Diversity and Inclusion Read More Capital One: Using DECIDE to Improve Diversity Read More DDB Worldwide: Using DECIDE to Break Bias Read More Splunk: A global tech company learns to break bias Read More Case Study: DECIDE, The Neuroscience of Breaking Bias Read More Talent & Performance Case Studies Learn how organizations across a wide variety of business verticals build the habits to create cultures of continuous feedback — improving business outcomes at scale. Time Warner Cable: Manager Capability Case Study Read More Deluxe: Manager Capability Case Study Read More Intel: Manager Capability Case Study Read More How Focusing on Feedback Can Unlock Better Performance Read More Viceroy Hotel Group Read More NLI in Harvard Business Review: 3 Ways to Compassionately Hold Your Team Accountable Read More Commit to Change Want to Find the best solution for you today? Connect with NeuroLeadership experts to explore how you can transform your organization at impact, speed and scale. Scroll To Top
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NeuroLeadership Events NLI learning events come in two main forms. Small and large corporate events, whether intimate gatherings of talent leaders or the annual Summit, are designed for executives to arrive at breakthrough insights and make social connections with like-minded peers. Programs for individuals are opportunities for change agents to steep themselves in applied brain science — whether online or in-person — and gain certification for doing so. 11 Jul How DAFF’s Biosecurity Operations Division Creates a Culture of Coaching https://hub.neuroleadership.com/ybaw/apac/daff-culture-of-coaching-with-nli 1:00 PM AEDT Webinar 12 Jul CALM: The Neuroscience of De-Escalation https://neuroleadership.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sCfV-mumR7GYbVqReEz2UQ 10:00am EST Webinar 18 Jul 3-Part Government Practice Series | Episode 2 https://hub.neuroleadership.com/virtual-govt-series-episode2-dei-07/18/2024 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Webinar 22 Jul BBCS Brain-Based Conversation Skills® – July 22 11:00am – 2:00 p.m. EST Course 24 Jul Leadership Development Mini-Summits | Brisbane 24 July | Sydney 25 July | Melbourne 31 July https://hub.neuroleadership.com/en/apac/david-rock-australia-july2024 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM AEDT Webinar 13 Aug 3-Part Government Practice Series | Episode 3 https://hub.neuroleadership.com/virtual-govt-series-episode3-ps-08/13/2024 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Webinar 04 Sep BBCS Brain-Based Conversation Skills® – September 4 10:00am – 5:30 p.m. EST Course 23 Sep BBCT Brain-Based Coaching Toolkit™ – September 23 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST Course 01 Oct BBCS Brain-Based Conversation Skills® – October 1 Course 29 Oct EVOLVE: The Science of Culture, Leadership and High Performance Leadership Event 11 Nov CFN Certificate in the Foundation of NeuroLeadership™ 11:00am – 11:45 a.m. EST Course 12 Nov BBCS Brain-Based Conversation Skills® – November 12 12:00pm – 7:30 p.m. EST Course 06 Jan BBCS Brain-Based Conversation Skills® – January 6 6:00pm – 9:00 p.m. EST Course 11 Jul How DAFF’s Biosecurity Operations Division Creates a Culture of Coaching https://hub.neuroleadership.com/ybaw/apac/daff-culture-of-coaching-with-nli 1:00 PM AEDT Webinar 12 Jul CALM: The Neuroscience of De-Escalation https://neuroleadership.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sCfV-mumR7GYbVqReEz2UQ 10:00am EST Webinar 18 Jul 3-Part Government Practice Series | Episode 2 https://hub.neuroleadership.com/virtual-govt-series-episode2-dei-07/18/2024 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Webinar 22 Jul BBCS Brain-Based Conversation Skills® – July 22 11:00am – 2:00 p.m. EST Course 24 Jul Leadership Development Mini-Summits | Brisbane 24 July | Sydney 25 July | Melbourne 31 July https://hub.neuroleadership.com/en/apac/david-rock-australia-july2024 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM AEDT Webinar 13 Aug 3-Part Government Practice Series | Episode 3 https://hub.neuroleadership.com/virtual-govt-series-episode3-ps-08/13/2024 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Webinar 04 Sep BBCS Brain-Based Conversation Skills® – September 4 10:00am – 5:30 p.m. EST Course 23 Sep BBCT Brain-Based Coaching Toolkit™ – September 23 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. EST Course 01 Oct BBCS Brain-Based Conversation Skills® – October 1 Course 29 Oct EVOLVE: The Science of Culture, Leadership and High Performance Leadership Event 11 Nov CFN Certificate in the Foundation of NeuroLeadership™ 11:00am – 11:45 a.m. EST Course 12 Nov BBCS Brain-Based Conversation Skills® – November 12 12:00pm – 7:30 p.m. EST Course 06 Jan BBCS Brain-Based Conversation Skills® – January 6 6:00pm – 9:00 p.m. EST Course Ready to transform your organization? Connect with a NeuroLeadership Institute expert today. GET STARTED
Never miss an insight. We draw from our NeuroLeadership Foundations and Your Brain at Work Live webinar series to provide you with limited on-demand access to some of our most important video seminars. Catch the latest offerings below. Your Brain at Work LIVE | Zeitgeist-Proof Your DEI Strategy On this episode of Your Brain at Work Live, Dr. David Rock (Co-Founder & CEO, NeuroLeadership Institute) and Janet M. Stovall (Global Head of DEI, NeuroLeadership Institute) will explore what it takes to zeitgeist-proof DEI. Together, we’ll explore how to build objective, measurable strategies that can stand firm in tough… Listen Your Brain at Work LIVE | 16 Years of Insight – What We’ve Learned from the NeuroLeadership Summit As we prepare for the 19th NeuroLeadership Summit, we invite you to learn about the most important things we’ve learned over the past 15 years at the NeuroLeadership Summit and get a sneak peek at what’s to come at RECALIBRATE: The 2023 NeuroLeadership Summit. Listen Your Brain at Work LIVE | The Challenges and Opportunities of Learning at Scale in the New World of Work Discover how to successfully navigate the exponential change of the world of work with NeuroLeadership Institute Co-Founder and CEO Dr. David Rock along with Alyssa Abkowitz, Vice President, Global Product & Content, as they explore intelligent and scalable strategies with performance in mind. Our latest research on human learning in… Listen Your Brain at Work LIVE | A Clear-Minded Approach to Adopting A.I. Everyone is talking about artificial intelligence and its potential benefits in productivity and capacity. Some worry that AI could replace their jobs. We’re excited to have Eric Hunn (Senior VP of People, Premier Nutrition) join our conversation about how organizations respond to AI and the mindsets leaders need to adapt… Listen Your Brain at Work LIVE | What Neuroscience Tells Us About Resilience Juneteenth is a reminder of African-American resilience. Join us for a webinar featuring NLI’s Dr. Michaela Simpson, VP of Research and Janet M. Stovall, CDE Global Head of DEI to discover the brain’s role in resilience and uncover the power of neuroscience in fostering change. Listen Your Brain at Work LIVE | A New Approach to Doing More with Less: Exploring the Shift to Human Capital Efficiency In this episode of Your Brain at Work Live, Dr. David Rock (Co-Founder & CEO, NLI) connects with Becks Port, Ph.D. — the Chief People Officer at 10X Genomics and former Vice President of Human Resources at Netflix — to explore the widespread movement toward human capital efficiency impacting organizations… Listen Your Brain at Work LIVE | Future-Proof Your Leadership with Neuroscience: A Case Study with the Aerospace Corporation This week, we fall in lock-step with NLI Practice Leader Matt Summers and Kath Carmean of the Aerospace Corporation as they explores the power of Growth Mindset, neuroplasticity, and managing CMB (that’s capacity, motivation and bias) in preparing leaders and teams to adapt quickly, efficiently, and with the appropriate level… Listen Your Brain at Work LIVE | Transform Together: Optimizing the Next Era of Work On this episode of Your Brain at Work Live, Alison Szarko, MA, BCBA (Client Experience Architect, Mayo Clinic) joins Evynn McFalls (VP Global Marketing & Brand, NLI) to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month. Together, they discuss the importance of habituating workplace well-being — and its implications on employee performance, talent… Listen Your Brain at Work LIVE | Exploring Generational Diversity at Work With five generations currently present in the workforce, this week’s Your Brain at Work Live webinar will explore the full impact of ageism, legal implications for employers, and strategies to overcome age-related biases. NLI’s Nichole Hoskins, Head of People, Dr. Michaela Simpson, Global VP of Research, and Ariel Roldan, Business… Listen Load More
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