Individualism-Collectivism and Group Creativity, is a new study which was released this week whose findings indicate that while emphasizing teamwork may be popular in workplaces across America, companies that focus more on individual achievement and development produce more innovative ideas in the long run.

It seems that productivity in the workplace is always a hot button issue in any company. Raising employment satisfaction is one of the best ways to increase productivity. Nothing helps boost employee moral like having a motivator, which may range from increase in salary, stock options and even more snacking options in the kitchen.

The Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ), launched by SHL, has been used in the workplace for over 20 years. It has become the standard occupational psychometric tool in the world. But as the world has changed over the past two decades, so has the OPQ, with adaptations made to fit the new workplace environment.

Women managing women in the workplace raises questions regarding the traditional male dominant style of managing and leading and whether this style is applicable to the woman to woman dynamic. This seminar provides an orientation regarding this phenomena, it examines the unique challenges present when women manage women, and it provides strategies for successfully navigating this dynamic. The secondary organizational and individual benefits associated with understanding and maximizing the women managing women dynamic are also advanced.