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? open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

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?

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? open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

Stretch goals. Are they consistently stretched too far? open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

What is the science behind hunches? #hr #cognitivescience #neuroscience open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

Playable? Yes or no? #grassroots #lido #routeone

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

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...

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 open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

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…….

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…….

My most read HR article of 2024. Exploring the work of @robbriner.bsky.social Evidence-based HR #leadership #HR #evidence-basedmanagement open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

An annual round up of the best HR, Leadership and Organisational Development articles from 2024… open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

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

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 👇

Can massive influencers claim “freedom of speech” when not challenging harmful advice? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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

Did I miss @officialcpfc.bsky.social changing membership policy that members can only buy 1 ticket? #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?

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.

In my latest blog, I explore the 6 universally agreed evidence-based principles of learning. 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 open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

High octane stuff

Just seen that my last blog was my 50th edition. Since the first few subscribers, it now has over 1k monthly views. Here’s the first one…. What influences behaviour? open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

💡What’s the worst HR myth? This research looked at the most effective written methods of debunking them. The “truth sandwich” is the modern default. Present the truth, present the myth, represent the truth and evidence. This paper finds this approach no better then others BUT…..

A brilliant piece on technique. The high performing sports world has moved on from developing skills through predominantly “isolated practice”. How much isolated practice do we still see in the occupational environment though? theraumdeuter.sport.blog/2023/09/15/w...

Okay, I admit it. I have an issue with the term “culture”. Why, well as a HR practitioner, I’ve never found it practical. Cultural change is only indirectly possible. We should focus on the individual-environment relationship. Biologists and Ecological Psychologists call this the “econiche”.

If you’re interested in the latest evidence based approaches to HR. Feel free to explore a subject area that interests you

More conversations this week about DEI/EDI or D&I. I find myself asking the same obvious question each time. Can you answer it????? #hr #diversity #edi #dei #inclusion open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

HR has no shortage of AI powered tech vendors, management (marketing) gurus with silver bullets & pseudo-neuroscience informed behavioural change experts. We have all the award winning solutions, but do we really understand the problems? open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

If people are interested in “well how do we motivate staff outside of financial incentives”, then this article might be of interest….. #hr #motivation #performance open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

Financial incentives in organisations are like butterflies flapping their wings in weather systems. Incentives send signals. These signals show what is “normal”. Using incentives for expected behaviours nearly always back fire. #hr #reward #pay #performance #people hbr.org/2024/09/rese...

Many have heard of the relative age effect in sports. But what about the relative gender effect in organisations? #hr #edi #gender #leadership open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

My inquiry, exploration, reflection and application of the ideas behind creating high performing teams in nonlinear environments. open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

Had a go at making a coaching starter pack. Will add more accounts as they join and I find them! go.bsky.app/UPPNFpu

Why are you doing it? What’s the problem you wish to solve? Experiment 🧪 There are challenges with the legacy mindset of full out launch 🚀 Is it even right for your org? You might want to use aspects in parts of your org. Involve mngrs + ees early and co create

My inquiry, exploration, reflection and application of the ideas behind creating high performing teams in nonlinear environments. open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

Measuring the skills, potential or performance of people? Work in business or sport organisations? How reliable and valid are our measurements really? #skills #talent #talentidentification #performance #iopsychology open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

Todays grassroots pitch, nested at the bottom of the South Downs in Amberley. Can imagine on a sunny day there are fewer nicer pitches. #grassroots #coaching #football

🌟 Talent Identification, are we actually good at it? How much does junior performance predict senior performance in Olympic Sports? Have a guess....7%, 22% 13%, 2%? #talent #talentacquisition #sportsscience #evidencebasedcoaching #hr #talentmanegement #talentacquisition

go.bsky.app/MUQqQ4P Creating a pedagogical group but explicitly trying to keep it diverse ‘ogically speaking #learning #coaching #skillacq #pedagogy

Are IQ tests a predictive illusion? open.substack.com/pub/davehodg...

Fact or Fiction? "Feedback is a gift" It depends, some gifts go straight into the bin. How do we ensure our feedback is a lasting gift?

A 🧵 answering many of the statements linking “skill drills” to deliberate practice. In summary these are not deliberate practice, nor are they the best way to develop skills- here’s some evidence on why as a coach I believe this. I am an evidence based coach, what are you? #skillacquisition