Surgeons are often judged by their technical skill. But new research shows that how they lead their teams can make a critical difference to patient outcomes.
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Interpersonal fear often explains why workplace hazards go unreported, even in high-risk industries.
Inclusion ≠ belonging.
For many people, speaking up at work can be a nerve-wracking experience because it leaves them exposed to judgment, ridicule and rejection.
Acknowledging that factors like the built environment, social and health systems, and outdated policies are the problems — rather than people — is a step towards healthier and safer workplaces.
Most workers have experienced a bad team meeting. To run a good and effective one, managers need to make staff feel safe expressing ideas – even if they’re outside the box.
A survey of nurses showed that sport, socialising and hobbies are all great ways to unwind, particularly when your job is stressful and demanding.
Do you dread delivering or receiving feedback at work? Two organizational behavior experts describe a better way to have these difficult conversations.
A growing body of evidence shows that the emotional health and well-being of the workforce is of equal or greater importance than physical safety.
Creating a space where people feel safe to voice opinions, make mistakes and risk ridicule when offering an idea can have a significant effect on teams.
There is a more effective approach to team-building than obstacle courses. It doesn’t even necessarily involve the whole team.
Canadian speed skater and cyclist Clara Hughes, British tennis player Andy Murray and American gymnast Simone Biles all have something in common: adverse childhood experiences.
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Adjunct professor, Department of Family Medicine & Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Dalhousie University
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Adjunct Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Mount Saint Vincent University
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Assistant Professor, HR Management & Organizational Behaviour, Toronto Metropolitan University
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Project Manager, Social Sciences and Humanities Network, Canadian Center for Vaccinology, Dalhousie University
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Associate Professor of Management and Organisation Studies, Simon Fraser University
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Researcher, Centre for Work, Organisation and Wellbeing, Griffith University
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Professor of Leadership Development, Rotterdam School of Management
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Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior and Business Ethics, Carnegie Mellon University
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Organizational Behavior and Theory, Carnegie Mellon University
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Associate Professor, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, University of Cape Town
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Postdoctoral Fellow, York University, Canada
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Professor and Risk, Innovation & Sustainability Chair (RISC), University of Alberta
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Professor of Organisational Psychology, University of Canterbury