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Do you often hit 3pm and think, 'Where did all my time go?' Then glance at your to-do list, only to see it’s somehow grown longer? An interesting study might explain why. ?? Researchers analysed 10,000 professionals at a large Asian IT services company, comparing productivity and work habits before and after 2019. Here’s what they found: ?? Employees were working for far longer, with an 18% jump in after-hours work. ?? Productivity per hour dropped by up to 19%, and overall output slipped slightly (-0.5%). Why? Because employees experienced: ?? More time spent in meetings and coordination. ?? Less uninterrupted time for deep work. ?? Fewer connections across teams and departments. ?? A decline in coaching and 1:1 time with supervisors. Sound familiar? What’s impacting your productivity, and how are you tackling it? Source: Gibbs et al., 2023

Apollo 11. The Dream Team in ‘92. ABBA. Just three iconic examples of talent, resilience, and teamwork at their best. But building that magic in your team today isn’t as impossible as it seems—even with the constant headwinds. Our blog unpacks the science of motivation, decision-making, and human behaviour, with practical tips to help you build a high-performing team that achieves great feats. Read here: https://lnkd.in/edBp9JZY

If you’re a talent leader looking for fresh ways to boost workforce productivity and fuel strong commercial growth in 2025, catch the on-demand replay of our recent webinar, Sustainable productivity. Led by our Co-founder and President, Sebastian Bailey, PhD, this session reveals science-backed, practical strategies to re-energise teams and drive real productivity gains—without adding extra pressure on managers. Watch anytime and share with your team to discover the subtle yet powerful changes that will set your organisation up for a thriving year ahead. Watch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/eG9ujvf8

In our last poll, 37% of you said addressing poor performance is the hardest conversation for managers. But why is that? Is it finding the right words, the fear of conflict or something else? ?? Nevertheless, Lio is on its way to help. Launching soon, this science-backed AI coach is designed to help your managers practise and build confidence for these nervy conversations. Register your interest and enter our prize draw for a chance to win free access for up to five people for three months: https://lnkd.in/etCJQuJh

Tremendous #Paris trip talking with MindGym clients about - how to optimise becoming a skills-based organisation (avoid the taxonomy rabbit holes, focus on early wins for the business and individuals, invest as much energy in mindset as tech) - what unlocks leadership potential (at the core is how we navigate tensions using Attunement) - the check-in and why all the learning assets in the world won't deliver performance enhancing conversations without applying the science of behaviour change (EPA for those in the know). - next level #DEI and how to be best in class without the risk of polarising. A joy to travel with the estimable Monick Evans (she/her/hers) who is always brimming with insights and massive thanks to our hosts, including a characteristically lavish lunch.

If you’re a talent leader looking for fresh ways to boost workforce productivity and fuel strong commercial growth in 2025, catch the on-demand replay of our recent webinar, Sustainable productivity. Led by our Co-founder and President, Sebastian Bailey, PhD, this session reveals science-backed, practical strategies to re-energise teams and drive real productivity gains—without adding extra pressure on managers. Watch anytime and share with your team to discover the subtle yet powerful changes that will set your organisation up for a thriving year ahead. Watch the replay here: https://lnkd.in/eG9ujvf8

Performance conversations: essential for productivity and growth but often filled with nerves and dread. If your managers find these conversations tough, introduce them to Lio—our soon-to-launch AI coach designed to help managers practice, refine, and build confidence for high-stakes feedback sessions. Register your interest now (and enter for a chance to win free access for up to five people for three months): https://lnkd.in/etCJQuJh

Are your managers dreading upcoming performance reviews? Check out our latest newsletter for insights, and Lio, our soon-to-be-released AI coach for perfecting performance conversations. You will be able to sign up now for a chance to win 5 free licenses for three months for you and your colleagues.

Despite a ton of training resources, organizations haven't made nearly as much progress as we've liked helping employees have better performance conversations. In fact, there's evidence to suggest managers are having fewer 1x1 conversations than in the past, even as many companies have moved to continuous performance management systems. The problem is lack of deliberate practice. Most training teaches the process and gives you a check-list of things to do. But we know deliberate practice is how people improve. Enter Lio, our new AI performance conversation coach. The coach will help managers practice crucial conversations, and provide targeted feedback based on cutting edge behavioral science from MindGym and it fits seamlessly with our world-class tools and sessions on the topic. Join the waitlist now for a chance to win five free licenses for you and your team.