The Thomas-Kilmann model describes five ways people handle conflict at work: competing, accommodating, avoiding, collaborating and compromising. We explain each one with a worked example and look at when each mode fits.
Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Modes: Five Ways to Handle Conflict Find out more...
NatWest has told its UK staff to be in the office at least two days a week from February 2027. We use organizational justice and self-determination theory to explain why the change has caused such a strong reaction.
Job satisfaction is how positively or negatively people feel about their jobs. We explain how it is measured, what causes it, and what it means for performance and turnover.
What is Job Satisfaction? Causes, Measurement and Outcomes Find out more...
Hofstede’s model compares national cultures on six dimensions, from power distance to indulgence. We explain each one, apply them to an Australian manager in Japan, and cover the main criticisms.
Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory Explained Find out more...
Where the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator came from, how its 16 types work, and what the research says about its reliability and its use at work.
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI): Uses and Criticisms Find out more...
Company morale is shaped heavily by leadership behavior. Here’s how different leadership styles affect team morale, with lessons from the Hawthorne studies and a real workplace example.
Influencing Company Morale: The Role of Leadership Styles Find out more...
Research consistently shows leadership style is one of the strongest predictors of employee engagement. Here’s what the evidence says and what it means in practice.
Impact of Leadership Styles on Employee Engagement Find out more...
The Michigan Leadership Studies identified two contrasting leadership orientations. Here’s what separates them, and why the balance between them matters.
Employee-Oriented vs Production-Oriented Leadership Styles Find out more...
Behavior-based leadership theories shifted the focus from who leaders are to what leaders actually do. Here’s what the Ohio State and Michigan studies found, and why it still matters.
Behavior-Based Theories Find out more...
Bounded Rationality: Why We Don’t Always Make the Best Decisions Most of us like to think we make decisions logically, weighing all available options and choosing the best one. In reality, our ability to process information is limited, our time is short, and the problems we face are often far more complex than they first
Bounded Rationality: Theory by Herbert Simon Find out more...
