Author: Dr Terry Cooke-Davies

The Neuroscience of Success

In the complex world of project management, understanding human behaviour can significantly enhance leadership effectiveness and project outcomes. This paper discusses seven influential theories from cognitive psychology and neuroscience, including Daniel Kahneman’s System 1 and System 2 thinking, Antonio Damasio’s somatic marker hypothesis, Lisa Feldman Barrett’s theory of constructed emotions, Hugo Mercier’s argumentative theory of reasoning, Guy Claxton’s intuitive intelligence, Iain McGilchrist’s divided brain theory, and Daniel Siegel’s concept of mindsight. The paper explores how these theories can be applied to project leadership to optimize decision-making processes and team dynamics.

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From Division to Cooperation

A brief exploration of the roles of narrative, identity, and tribalism in shaping human cooperation and collaboration. By bridging divides and fostering dialogue, we can learn from one another and develop innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.

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Narrative, Narrative Identity and Tribalism

Early draft of a report exploring the idea of challenging the “West is Best” attitude and the potential benefits of an international and interdisciplinary academic study to re-evaluate this perspective. It discusses how narratives, narrative identity, and tribalism shape people’s perceptions and decision-making in international negotiations and highlights the importance of incorporating these concepts in the proposed research program.

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