I remember the day few years ago when I started working at an American Start-up. I remember the great energy and enthusiasm of the colleagues and leaders, that exhilarating sense of purpose joint with knowledge that we’re doing something innovative that has potential to change the status quo. I remember also how overjoyed I was to find out that I had full access to academic journals that the company provided for all of us IO-Psychologists. After years of consulting I found myself longing for more evidence-based practices and I felt the need to be up-to-speed with the latest research findings instead of relying on the latest industry fads in management or organisational behaviour. I wanted to design solutions for my clients that were not just informed by my experience but that reflected the science behind it as well, and so having regular access to the top tier academic publications was something I felt very passionate about.
Despite my enthusiasm, however, it quickly became apparent to me how difficult it was to incorporate staying up to date on the research-front into my busy workdays. And if I was struggling to find the time for it as an IO-Psychologist, I was pretty sure that busy managers who usually don’t have access to the journals and who certainly do not have hours to spare in their busy schedules to read lengthy scientific research papers won’t find it easy either.
When I went back to academia to work on my PhD, being up to date with the latest leadership, cross-cultural management and gender research became a pivotal part of my everyday life and as I started working on my own business, it became apparent to me that I want to be able to share my knowledge with others. This is how this blog came to life – as a space for providing bite-size summaries for busy professionals who want to ensure their leadership practices are evidence-based and who want to make informed decisions for themselves and their organisations. So grab your tea or coffee and enjoy the read!
