The People Geek
@thepeoplegeek.bsky.social
People Geek in the business and sports world. Evidence based HR & sports coach practitioner. Using 4E cognitive & behavioural science to inform building, managing & retaining high performing teams. Particular interest in all things non-linear & pedagogical
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My inquiry, exploration, reflection and application of the ideas behind creating high performing teams in nonlinear environments.
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In transformation or change management programmes, what do we mean by efficiency? Could we be chasing the wrong pot of gold at an illusionary rainbow?
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The Efficiency Trap: Why Everything Your MBA Taught You About Efficiency Is Killing Innovation
In the interest of providing multiple means of engaging with this blog, below is the podcast style conversation, using our AI friends Johnny and Joanne who go into each blog post at a deeper level.
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August 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
In transformation or change management programmes, what do we mean by efficiency? Could we be chasing the wrong pot of gold at an illusionary rainbow?
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Sarah was the perfect candidate. Brilliant analytical mind, stellar track record, glowing references. She'd thrived in similar roles at two previous companies……
August 13, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Sarah was the perfect candidate. Brilliant analytical mind, stellar track record, glowing references. She'd thrived in similar roles at two previous companies……
The Europa League final has effectively turned into a Premier League relegation playoff?
May 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Europa League final has effectively turned into a Premier League relegation playoff?
I appreciate questioning the cognitive science behind Pixar’s Inside Out may not make me popular.
But what if the major cognitive science assumption the film makes is wrong?
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But what if the major cognitive science assumption the film makes is wrong?
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Beyond the Control Room in your Head
What Pixar's 'Inside Out' Gets Wrong About How We Think and Lead
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April 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I appreciate questioning the cognitive science behind Pixar’s Inside Out may not make me popular.
But what if the major cognitive science assumption the film makes is wrong?
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But what if the major cognitive science assumption the film makes is wrong?
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What is the science behind hunches?
#hr #cognitivescience #neuroscience
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#hr #cognitivescience #neuroscience
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Active Inference at Work: The Science Behind Professional Intuition
Understanding the Embodied Workplace Hunch. Distinguishing the Science of Professional Intuition from Biases
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March 16, 2025 at 5:15 PM
What is the science behind hunches?
#hr #cognitivescience #neuroscience
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#hr #cognitivescience #neuroscience
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January 31, 2025 at 1:26 PM
We can talk differential learning, tactical periodisation, ecological dynamics, cognitive maps, inverting full backs and overloads in the channels. But often a coaches job comes down to simply clearing dead rats off a pitch.
#grassroots #nevertoobigforyourboots #coaching #football
#grassroots #nevertoobigforyourboots #coaching #football
January 18, 2025 at 11:59 AM
We can talk differential learning, tactical periodisation, ecological dynamics, cognitive maps, inverting full backs and overloads in the channels. But often a coaches job comes down to simply clearing dead rats off a pitch.
#grassroots #nevertoobigforyourboots #coaching #football
#grassroots #nevertoobigforyourboots #coaching #football
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Do you know any early career researchers in the UK who have contributed something special to improve research practices?
The call for the 2025 Dorothy Bishop award is open now! Nominations close on 26 January 2025.
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The call for the 2025 Dorothy Bishop award is open now! Nominations close on 26 January 2025.
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December 13, 2024 at 9:35 AM
Do you know any early career researchers in the UK who have contributed something special to improve research practices?
The call for the 2025 Dorothy Bishop award is open now! Nominations close on 26 January 2025.
www.ukrn.org/2024/12/12/t...
The call for the 2025 Dorothy Bishop award is open now! Nominations close on 26 January 2025.
www.ukrn.org/2024/12/12/t...
For all the polarised views on personality assessments, specifically MBTI. This article tries to take a nuanced approach to the subject.
What’s your view on MBTI or other personality assessments?
#HR #selection #talent #humanresources #recruitment #iopsychology
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What’s your view on MBTI or other personality assessments?
#HR #selection #talent #humanresources #recruitment #iopsychology
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MBTI's Double Truth: Valid Poles, Forced Choices
When Personality Assessment Tools Both Help and Hinder: A Critical Analysis
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January 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
For all the polarised views on personality assessments, specifically MBTI. This article tries to take a nuanced approach to the subject.
What’s your view on MBTI or other personality assessments?
#HR #selection #talent #humanresources #recruitment #iopsychology
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What’s your view on MBTI or other personality assessments?
#HR #selection #talent #humanresources #recruitment #iopsychology
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Did you know that Disney movie releases strongly correlate with motor vehicle theft rates? (r=0.864, if you're curious)
What’s this got to do with HR in 2025…….
What’s this got to do with HR in 2025…….
January 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Did you know that Disney movie releases strongly correlate with motor vehicle theft rates? (r=0.864, if you're curious)
What’s this got to do with HR in 2025…….
What’s this got to do with HR in 2025…….
Did you know that Disney movie releases strongly correlate with motor vehicle theft rates? (r=0.864, if you're curious)
What’s this got to do with HR in 2025…….
What’s this got to do with HR in 2025…….
January 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Did you know that Disney movie releases strongly correlate with motor vehicle theft rates? (r=0.864, if you're curious)
What’s this got to do with HR in 2025…….
What’s this got to do with HR in 2025…….
My most read HR article of 2024. Exploring the work of @robbriner.bsky.social Evidence-based HR
#leadership #HR #evidence-basedmanagement
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#leadership #HR #evidence-basedmanagement
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Now, that's what I call Leadership & HR 2024
The best leadership development, HR and organisational behaviour articles of 2024
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December 29, 2024 at 9:28 AM
My most read HR article of 2024. Exploring the work of @robbriner.bsky.social Evidence-based HR
#leadership #HR #evidence-basedmanagement
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#leadership #HR #evidence-basedmanagement
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An annual round up of the best HR, Leadership and Organisational Development articles from 2024…
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December 27, 2024 at 1:31 PM
An annual round up of the best HR, Leadership and Organisational Development articles from 2024…
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Is the reliance on VAR reducing linesman’s ability to spot offsides in non VAR games?
Jesus’ second goal last night was likely offside. The linesman although perfectly positioned, did not spot it.
In this an undesirable constraint? A reliance on external feedback?
#coaching #skillacquisition
Jesus’ second goal last night was likely offside. The linesman although perfectly positioned, did not spot it.
In this an undesirable constraint? A reliance on external feedback?
#coaching #skillacquisition
December 19, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Is the reliance on VAR reducing linesman’s ability to spot offsides in non VAR games?
Jesus’ second goal last night was likely offside. The linesman although perfectly positioned, did not spot it.
In this an undesirable constraint? A reliance on external feedback?
#coaching #skillacquisition
Jesus’ second goal last night was likely offside. The linesman although perfectly positioned, did not spot it.
In this an undesirable constraint? A reliance on external feedback?
#coaching #skillacquisition
Today’s Grassroots pitch. One of the few in the region which is playable. The biggest challenge for me as a coach is infrastructure.
Anyone know the official stats for cancellation rates of #grassroots football last season?
See the other pitch below 👇
Anyone know the official stats for cancellation rates of #grassroots football last season?
See the other pitch below 👇
December 14, 2024 at 12:04 PM
Today’s Grassroots pitch. One of the few in the region which is playable. The biggest challenge for me as a coach is infrastructure.
Anyone know the official stats for cancellation rates of #grassroots football last season?
See the other pitch below 👇
Anyone know the official stats for cancellation rates of #grassroots football last season?
See the other pitch below 👇
Can massive influencers claim “freedom of speech” when not challenging harmful advice?
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Steven Bartlett sharing harmful health misinformation on Diary of CEO podcast
Disproven health claims are accepted with little challenge by host on number one podcast, BBC investigation finds.
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December 13, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Can massive influencers claim “freedom of speech” when not challenging harmful advice?
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Pushing the IQ validity debate to one side. Let’s say you value it, alongside consciousness and emotional stability in recruitment.
Let’s say you are only interested in potential. So years of experience, industry or occupational expertise is not asked for.
You just want exceptional raw talent
Let’s say you are only interested in potential. So years of experience, industry or occupational expertise is not asked for.
You just want exceptional raw talent
December 9, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Pushing the IQ validity debate to one side. Let’s say you value it, alongside consciousness and emotional stability in recruitment.
Let’s say you are only interested in potential. So years of experience, industry or occupational expertise is not asked for.
You just want exceptional raw talent
Let’s say you are only interested in potential. So years of experience, industry or occupational expertise is not asked for.
You just want exceptional raw talent
Did I miss @officialcpfc.bsky.social changing membership policy that members can only buy 1 ticket?
#cpfc
#cpfc
December 9, 2024 at 11:21 AM
Did I miss @officialcpfc.bsky.social changing membership policy that members can only buy 1 ticket?
#cpfc
#cpfc
How heavy is the colour yellow? How bright is 20kg? 🤔
📖Johnston & Turvey in 1980 introduced a meta theory of learning. A highly generalisable meta theory that positioned learning as the ability to adapt to an ever changing environment. Nothing new right?
📖Johnston & Turvey in 1980 introduced a meta theory of learning. A highly generalisable meta theory that positioned learning as the ability to adapt to an ever changing environment. Nothing new right?
December 7, 2024 at 10:32 PM
How heavy is the colour yellow? How bright is 20kg? 🤔
📖Johnston & Turvey in 1980 introduced a meta theory of learning. A highly generalisable meta theory that positioned learning as the ability to adapt to an ever changing environment. Nothing new right?
📖Johnston & Turvey in 1980 introduced a meta theory of learning. A highly generalisable meta theory that positioned learning as the ability to adapt to an ever changing environment. Nothing new right?
6 Evidence-based Principles of effective learning
2 - The Performance-Learning Paradox:
A pilot's smoothest landing in the simulator might not represent their best learning. Sometimes, it's the challenging approaches - with crosswinds and turbulence
- that build true expertise.
2 - The Performance-Learning Paradox:
A pilot's smoothest landing in the simulator might not represent their best learning. Sometimes, it's the challenging approaches - with crosswinds and turbulence
- that build true expertise.
December 6, 2024 at 9:22 PM
6 Evidence-based Principles of effective learning
2 - The Performance-Learning Paradox:
A pilot's smoothest landing in the simulator might not represent their best learning. Sometimes, it's the challenging approaches - with crosswinds and turbulence
- that build true expertise.
2 - The Performance-Learning Paradox:
A pilot's smoothest landing in the simulator might not represent their best learning. Sometimes, it's the challenging approaches - with crosswinds and turbulence
- that build true expertise.
In my latest blog, I explore the 6 universally agreed evidence-based principles of learning.
1- Active Engagement:
………..
#learning #skillacquisition #expertise
1- Active Engagement:
………..
#learning #skillacquisition #expertise
December 3, 2024 at 10:09 PM
In my latest blog, I explore the 6 universally agreed evidence-based principles of learning.
1- Active Engagement:
………..
#learning #skillacquisition #expertise
1- Active Engagement:
………..
#learning #skillacquisition #expertise
What are some of the more universally agreed principles of skill acquisition?
#skillacquisition #learning #pedagogy #hr #people #expertise #experts
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#skillacquisition #learning #pedagogy #hr #people #expertise #experts
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The Science of Skill Building: What Evidence-based Learning Frameworks Tell Us About Effective Training
What Pilot Training Can Teach Learning & Development Professionals
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December 1, 2024 at 3:10 PM
What are some of the more universally agreed principles of skill acquisition?
#skillacquisition #learning #pedagogy #hr #people #expertise #experts
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#skillacquisition #learning #pedagogy #hr #people #expertise #experts
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High octane stuff
November 30, 2024 at 9:04 AM
High octane stuff