PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Study Guide., 5th Edition

Appendix F Neuroscience Principles and Applications for HR Leaders

Reut Schwartz-Hebron

Founder of the Key change institute

Introduction

The design of human resource and organizational development systems involves access to a diverse knowledge base in which HR competencies may develop and thrive. In fact, successfully facilitating coaching, developing leaders, building teams, and providing training all rely on studies from numerous fields, particularly those that seek to understand effective change management. One of the more recent contributions to these processes comes from studying neuroscience.

Unlike other cells in the body, brain cells, or neurons, have the ability to directly communicate with each other. Understanding how behaviors, ...