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Brain for Business

Brain for Business

The Brain for Business podcast takes the lessons from evidence-based academic research in the brain, behavioural and organisational sciences - neuroscience, psychology, behavioural economics and more - and brings them to life for a business and organisational audience. Over the series we will speak to a range of neuroscientists, psychologists, behavioural economists, researchers and organisational practitioners, and look at some of the key aspects of human behaviour relevant to business and

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Series 1, Episode 16: What's the story with the...

Brain for Business ·

2020/12/15

More and more, leaders and organisations are having to grapple with the reality of a “multi-generational” workforce, with three or more generations working together side-by-side. But what challenges – and more importantly what opportunities – does this create?Ciara Kelly of Futureneerz has over 24 years business and leadership experience in marketing, strategic planning, graduate programme development, millennial engagement & team leadership. Before establishing Futureneerz in 2017, Ciara spent

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32:43

Series 1, Episode 15: How can we take a more...

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2020/12/02

With resources stretched and organisations under more pressure than ever, the need for Learning & Development interventions to have the greatest possible impact and relevance has gained greater importance. So what does the evidence say?In this episode we are joined by Professor Claire Gubbins of Dublin City University to discuss how practitioners can draw on the research and evidence in order to take a more evidence-based approach to Learning & Development. Professor Claire Gubbins is a Professor

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25:24

Series 1, Episode 14: Have we just stumbled on the...

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2020/11/18

In a recent article in The Conversation, Professor John Quiggin of the University of Queensland asserted that the Covid-19 pandemic might just have helped us to stumble on the biggest productivity increase of the century. But is this really the case? And if so, what are the longer term implications for societies, most particularly when the threat of the pandemic recedes?John Quiggin is an Australian economist, a Professor and an Australian Research Council Federation Fellow and a Laureate Fellow

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26:35

Series 1, Episode 13: Why accents matter…...

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2020/11/04

While we might like to think that all accents are regarded equally, this is far from the case. Research has found that even in supposedly neutral and objective settings such as court rooms, accents can play a crucial role in defining our understanding of and engagement with a person with significant impacts on the outcome of criminal proceedings.Dr Lara Frumkin is a Senior Lecturer at The Open University’s School of Psychology. She is a chartered psychologist, fellow of the Higher Education

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34:37

Series 1, Episode 12: What really motivates us to buy...

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2020/10/20

In this episode we speak to Professor Barry Quinn of Ulster University Business School and explore the motivations for our buying decisions. In particular, we examine some of the key drivers that lead us to buy local when the online options can be so appealing.Barry Quinn is Professor of Retail Marketing at the Ulster University Business School. His areas of expertise include SME growth and innovation in various sectors, including food and retail. He has published widely in journals such as

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30:11

Series 1, Episode 11: Is exercise really so good for...

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2020/10/05

In this episode we speak to eminent psychiatrist and physician, Professor John Ratey of Harvard Medical School to discuss his decades-long research into the cognitive and psychological benefits of exercise for people of all ages. Professor Ratey is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and an internationally recognized expert in Neuropsychiatry. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, and 11 books published in 17 languages, including the groundbreaking

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38:42

Series 1, Episode 10: How do we deal with biases? ...

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2020/09/15

We hear alot about bias and biases, but how do we and should we deal with them? And what do they mean for us - both as individuals and leader?In this - our 10th episode - I am joined again by neuroscientist Professor Shane O'Mara of Trinity College Dublin to further explore some of the implications of cognitive biases for leadersShane O’Mara is Professor of Experimental Brain Research (Personal Chair) at Trinity College, Dublin - the University of Dublin. He is a Principal Investigator in the

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24:30

Series 1, Episode 9: What is the value and impact of...

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2020/09/01

The Covid-19 crisis has had a significant impact on consumer behaviour but what will this mean longer term? In this episode I am joined by Claire O’Rourke, Research Lead at Dentsu Consult in Dublin to examine how behavioural research can help businesses and leaders understand key market trends and, as a consequence, better connect with their clients and customers. Claire O'Rourke is an experienced dual researcher with qualitative and quantitative research experience and a background in psychology

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30:35

Series 1, Episode 8: Rethinking Organisational...

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2020/08/12

When leaders think of organisational change they almost inevitably think of linear models of change and human behaviour. Yet as Jo Kearney, Leader of Learning Strategy for Facebook Global Operations by drawing on new approaches such as Organizational Network Analysis, more effective ways of leading and implementing change are possible.Jo Kearney leads learning strategy and change for Facebook’s global operations. Prior to this, Jo was responsible for internal and client talent and change

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37:49

Series 1, Episode 7: Decision making under conditions...

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2020/07/28

Do uncertain times call for different approaches to decision making? In this episode of the Brain for Business, Brain for Life podcast we speak to Professor Mark Fenton-O’Creevy of the Open University Business School and explore aspects of decision making under conditions of radical uncertainty.Mark Fenton-O'Creevy is Professor of Organisational Behaviour at The Open University Business School . He is an educator, researcher and consultant with three current primary areas of interest.1) He studies

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36:09

Series 1, Episode 6: How new forms of mobility will...

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2020/07/15

What will the future hold for cities, work and mobility? Will the car continue to dominate the urban landscape or are new ways of doing things possible? And if new ways are possible, what will that mean for the way we live and work?In this episode of the Brain for Business, Brain for Life podcast we talk to Professor Jeffrey Schnapp, Chief Visionary Officer of Piaggio Fast Forward and discuss how new forms of mobility will change the way we live and work.About Jeffrey...Founder/faculty director of

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39:33

Series 1, Episode 5: Why walking is good for your...

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2020/07/01

We all know that walking can help keep us physically fit, but what about the cognitive, emotional and psychological benefits of walking? In this episode we speak to Dr Eric Soehngen, cardiologist and CEO of Walkolution to find out why walking is not only good for your heart but also for your mind.Eric Söhngen, M.D. is the founder and CEO of Germany-based treadmill desk manufacturer Walkolution. He is a board-certified senior medical doctor and holds a PhD in stem cell physiology. He is the author

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Series 1, Episode 4: The challenge and opportunity of...

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2020/06/13

Being an entrepreneur is challenging at the best of times and statistics show that many startups fail. This situation is all the more difficult for women seeking to develop startups and new business ventures as for women to be successful entrepreneurs they need incredible resilience, motivation and the right mindset, and must grapple with systemic bias and perceptions of gender roles.In this episode I speak to Professor Colette Henry of Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), Ireland, and UiT-The

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Series 1, Episode 3: Are we more convinced by...

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2020/05/20

In this episode we are joined by psychologist Dr Zoe Walkington to consider whether we - as humans - find stories more convincing, and if so why this might be the case. Along the way, Zoe shares insights into the power of Harry Potter and the joys of reading novels, and even lets us in on her secret crush!Dr Zoë Walkington is Senior Lecturer in School of Psychology and Counselling and Deputy Director for Learning in the Centre for Policing Research and Learning, both at The Open University. One

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Series 1, Episode 2: What's the big deal with...

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2020/05/20

In this episode we are joined by Anna Connolly, management consultant and Chair of the Psychological Society of Ireland's Division of Work & Organisation Psychology and ask: what really is the big deal with "evidence-based management"?Anna Connolly is a Chartered Work and Organisational Psychologist and founder of Work Frontiers, a Business Psychology consultancy. Work Frontiers applies the science of human behaviour to help people thrive in the workplace. Anna uses coaching, learning solutions,

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29:53

Series 1, Episode 1: Are cognitive bias, learning and...

Brain for Business ·

2020/05/20

In this episode I speak to neuroscientist Professor Shane O'Mara of Trinity College Dublin and look at some of key issues related to cognitive bias, learning and organisations.Shane O’Mara is Professor of Experimental Brain Research (Personal Chair) at Trinity College, Dublin - the University of Dublin. He is a Principal Investigator in the Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience and is also a Wellcome Trust Senior Investigator. His research explores the brain systems supporting learning, memory,

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