Using the brain for change

HR Directors can use the lessons from how the brain functions to improve performance and lead change.
Using 21st century developments in the field of Neuroscience to deepen our understanding of how human beings are hard-wired to respond to change, Orion Partners have developed a simple but powerful change model to identify the necessary stages of successful change management. We know what makes a great HR Leader and how to turn a good HR Leader into a great one.

We have published a definite guide that identifies the key components of the change process and explains the mindset and skill set HR practitioners need to use social neuroscience to be change

leaders. We have scattered quotes from our successful leader’s research throughout the guide to illustrate their thinking.

* The capacity to effectively use the brain reduces as executives become more senior. Social Neuroscientist Matt Liebermann has observed that this is the result of stress and over load.

* The brain reacts more positively when we feel higher levels of certainty. According to Marsha Shenk new thinking and learning new responses is difficult when people are uncertain about changes or concerned about their status.