Brain Rules for Work - The Science of Thinking Smarter in the Office and At Home

About the author

Dr John Medina, a developmental molecular biologist, has had a lifelong fascination with how the mind reacts to and organises information. He is the author of the internationally bestselling works Brain Rules, Brain Rules for Baby, and Brain Rules for Ageing Well. Medina is an affiliate professor of bioengineering at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Summary

What makes an engaging presentation or a useful meeting? How can companies motivate and inspire people to do their best at work? Who are the most effective leaders?

Bestselling author and scientist Dr John Medina uses peer-reviewed research to answer the most important questions about the workplace today, providing answers that will help you get ahead.

The author of international bestseller Brain Rules, Medina here turns his expertise to the professional world, guiding the reader through what brain science and evolutionary biology have to say on topics ranging from office space and work—life balance to power dynamics and work interactions. He examines why taking breaks in nature during the workday improves productivity; how planning a meeting beforehand makes it more effective; why open plan isn’t a good office plan; how a more diverse team is a better team; why allowing for failure is vital to a company’s success; and much more.

Breaking down the science to practical applications that every reader can understand and benefit from, Brain Rules for Work is the essential guide to modern office life.

Product details

• Authors: John Medina, Medina John
• Publisher: Faber Factory Plus GBS
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.10.2021
• EAN: 9781914484179
• ISBN: 978-1-914484-17-9
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: Brain Rules
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > General, dictionaries; popular science, PSYCHOLOGY / Industrial & Organizational Psychology, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Workplace Culture, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Labor, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Office Management, Office Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Management Science, SELF-HELP / Self-Management / General, Management: leadership & motivation, Neurosciences, Office & workplace, Management & management techniques, Working patterns & practices, Occupational & industrial psychology, Sociology: work & labour, Cognitive Science, Cognitive & behavioural neuroscience