Going back to school: Using science to rethink recruitment, learning and development

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds his/her own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

Organizational cognitive neuroscience (OCN) can be used in institutional contexts, but direct applications for leadership and organizational development are not yet clear.

Practical implications

This paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2019), "Going back to school: Using science to rethink recruitment, learning and development", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 33 No. 4, pp. 27-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-04-2019-0076