Neuroscience for Organizational Change - 3rd Edition by Hilary Scarlett

About the Book

Draw on evidence from neuroscience to help ensure effective and successful organizational change by improving employee engagement, productivity and resilience.

Book Synopsis

Organizational change can be unpredictable and stressful. With a better understanding of what our brains need to focus, organizations can increase employee engagement, productivity and wellbeing to successfully manage periods of uncertainty.

Drawing on the latest scientific research, the third edition of Neuroscience for Organizational Change brings the work of neuroscientists out of the lab and into the workplace in a practical and accessible way. It explores the need for social connection at work, how best to manage emotions, how to top up our mental energy, what influences our behaviour and our decision-making and why we need communication, involvement and collaboration to help us through change.

This updated edition features a new chapter on neurodiversity and psychological safety, as well as new content based on the latest fascinating insights from neuroscience such as the impact of interoception on our decision-making, how to create a 'challenge' mindset at work, what makes us more receptive to feedback and the role of interbrain synchronization in team performance and collaboration. Full of practical tips, interviews and examples of how these insights have been applied from organizations such as PepsiCo, the Neurodiversity Employee Resource Group at Philips and the UK's Office for National Statistics, this essential guide provides a long-term view of the benefits of applying neuroscience in organizations.

Review Quotes

"Hilary Scarlett has achieved something remarkable, an immensely readable guide to the way that modern work impacts upon our minds. Anyone wanting to improve the impact of their job on them or their teams will be enthralled by it."-- "Bruce Daisley, bestselling author of Fortitude and The Joy of Work"

"Hilary Scarlett manages what few do in this space: she brings neuroscience into organizational change without dumbing it down or dressing it up. In a field thick with neuro-myths and brainy buzzwords, this book is both academically robust and intensely useful."-- "Paul Gibbons, author of The Science of Organizational Change"

"Grounded in relevant research and rich with insight, this book is both enlightening and practical. Every professional engaged in behaviour change will benefit from its up-to-date, applied perspective. Hilary Scarlett masterfully bridges the 'why' of change with the 'how' of our brain's resistance to it. To approach behaviour change without the scientific foundation this book offers is to work with an unnecessary disadvantage."-- "Theresa Moulton, Editor-in-Chief, Change Management ReviewTM"

"In a world of constant change, understanding how the brain responds is essential for effective leadership. Hilary Scarlett's work powerfully shows why leaders must approach change with empathy, helping them support their teams in smarter, more human ways. This book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to lead with both insight and compassion."-- "Sophie Bialaszewski, Head of Colleague Experience and Adoption, Lloyds Banking Group"

"The book is clearly written, highly readable, insightful and packed with actionable ideas. The new content on neurodiversity and psychological safety provides guidance that a leader can valuably implement with every team they work with."-- "Alison Crosland, Chief Operating Officer, Keating Chambers"

"This book interprets fantastically the latest understanding from neuroscience to our working world. From navigating relationships, to dealing with change and stress, the insight, evidence and depth of study enables us all to optimize our potential and that of those around us. This third edition is updated with interesting new research and continues to be a source of great wisdom. A must-read resource for all leaders and aspiring leaders!"-- "Paula Leach, Author, Founder & Executive Coach, Vantage Points Consulting"

"This book is a great synthesis of scientific research and practical implementation. It enables readers to understand the science and then apply it to improve both their own performance and that of their teams."-- "Vincent Walsh, Emeritus Professor of Human Brain Research, University College London"

"This is an outstanding read, packed full of compelling evidence and generously thought provoking. For any HR professional looking to get under the human skin of organizational change it's a biblical handbook, helping to sense-make the stuff we know intrinsically to be true. This is not just a book about neuroscience, it's a neuroscience enterprise in itself, rich insightful learning, presented in short, digestible chunks and coated with practical suggestions and ideas. Piquing our curiosity and encouraging us to remember every page."-- "Dr Neil Wooding CBE, Civil Service Commissioner and NHS Board Chair"

"To me, leadership is fundamentally about change. Yet change, of course, is nearly always resisted and extremely hard to achieve. This excellent book has helped me to understand why this is, and how to respond effectively, thus greatly increasing the likelihood of any change programme being successful."-- "Richard Deverell, Director, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew"

About the Author

Hilary Scarlett is an international speaker, consultant and author. Her work has spanned Europe, North America and Asia and focuses on helping leaders in the private and public sectors to introduce change efficiently and effectively. Based in London, UK, she is a member of the British Neuroscience Association and the British Psychological Society.