Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity: Collaboration, Communication Are Keys to Organizational Agility by Robin Gerrow Anonym / Thursday, August 1, 2019 0 4968 Article rating: 4.0 Like ballet dancers and basketball players, businesses must constantly work to maintain their agility. Making agility a priority may be the key to helping organizations thrive in the face of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity (VUCA), according to new research from Dr. Benjamin Baran, of Cleveland State University and the consulting firm Indigo Anchor, and Dr. Haley Woznyj, of Longwood University. Read more
Women Now Seen as Equally or More Competent Than Men Polling data suggest stereotypes have significantly changed since 1940s Anonym / Thursday, July 25, 2019 0 3746 Article rating: 5.0 WASHINGTON -- Women have come a long way in the United States over the last 70 years, to the point where they are now seen as being as competent as men, if not more so, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. Read more
Enhancing Judgment: The Case for Human–Algorithm Collaboration Jon C. Willford, Edison Electric Institute Anonym / Wednesday, July 17, 2019 0 5787 Article rating: 5.0 Algorithms are increasingly used in assessment methods and technologies. The word algorithm is used colloquially in different ways, but in this context it generally refers to computer programs that utilize complex statistical models to combine tens, hundreds, or even thousands of variables to predict an outcome (e.g. job performance) or automate a process (e.g. eliminate unqualified applicants). But although algorithms clearly have the potential to increase our ability to make better decisions, industrial-organizational (I-O) psychologists and those in related fields have yet to fully consider how to optimize the collaboration between human decision makers and algorithmic decision aids. Viewing the human–algorithm relationship as a collaboration is fitting because better decision-making outcomes are possible when both are involved rather than when making decisions separately. Read more
The High Cost of Perfectionism By Robin Gerrow Anonym / Thursday, July 11, 2019 0 4036 Article rating: No rating Feeling like a fake at work can lead to problems at home A little self-doubt at work can be a good thing, but like anything else—too much can be a bad thing. When employees, usually high performers, start to doubt their abilities too much it can turn into imposter phenomenon, causing fatigue, dissatisfaction, and the inability to maintain a healthy work–life balance. Employees experiencing imposter phenomenon have trouble recognizing and believing their own success and tend to overcompensate, which takes an emotional toll. Read more
Skills are the New Coin of the Realm By Barbara Ruland Anonym / Wednesday, July 3, 2019 0 4003 Article rating: 4.5 New SIOP Book explores Workforce Readiness and the Future of Work Forget bitcoin—skills are the global currency for 21st century economies. Lori Foster, professor of Psychology at North Carolina State University and the University of Cape Town, says, “Without proper investment in skills, individuals languish on the margins of societies, technology does not convert into economic prosperity, and it’s difficult if not impossible for countries to compete in an increasingly knowledge-based global economy.” Read more