Neuroscience in the workplace is increasingly being addressed in scientific journals.

The published resources mostly talk about cognitive neuroscience. These are now recognized as excellent tools to improve business performance and contribute to well-being at work.

So what exactly is cognitive neuroscience at work? How do they apply to management? Explanations.

Cognitive neuroscience at work, what is it?

In the business world, we talk primarily about cognitive neuroscience.

These are neurobiological mechanisms involving cognitive functions such as memory, reasoning ability, concentration, perception, motor skills, communication or emotions.

Neuroscience, more generally, represents the study of the human brain. And finally, cognitive neuroscience is the research carried out in the field of cognitive science.

Examples include neuropsychology or brain imaging.

Applied to the world of work, cognitive neuroscience is used to improve decision-making or to improve communication within teams, in order to generate positive emotions.

Artificial intelligence is also based on neuroscience to be more efficient and relevant.

To read on this subject: Neuroscience and artificial intelligence, a booming field of research.

Contribution of cognitive neuroscience to management

The applications of cognitive neuroscience in the business world allow the development of emotional skills.

And as we know, they have a significant impact on the well-being of employees and the life of the company.

Positive emotions lead to beneficial interactions and this has an impact on the overall performance of the company.

Undeniably, the interests of neuroscience at work and more specifically in management are multiple.

Here are a few examples.

• Neuroscience facilitates the emotional intelligence development and soft skills (soft skills associated with behavior and qualities).

• They help with decisionmaking.

• They provide a solid basis for initiating interpersonal communication adapted to different personalities.

• Cognitive neuroscience also makes it possible to activate motivational levers, improve well-being at work and boost individual and collective performance.

• For managers, they facilitate the understanding of emotions and personalities within the team, which makes it possible to adopt an adapted posture and to know how to make it evolve according to situations.

Finally, based on all the aspects mentioned above, it can be added that neuroscience helps to anticipate and manage conflicts.

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Cognitive sciences, studies on mirror neurons

Maybe you've already heard about mirror neurons in cognitive science.

Studies conducted on mirror neurons have revealed that neurons play a role that allows us to put ourselves in the shoes of others by using our perceptions.

Mirror neurons give us an explanation for the communicative potential of our emotions.

They also explain very well that when you put yourself in the other person's shoes, you improve your ability to understand and apprehend them.

This is why it is interesting to integrate cognitive neuroscience into management.

The principle is simple: we must be the bearer and the example of what we want to see and create in others, while being able to feel the other to make our differences a strength and not a hindrance.

To integrate neuroscience into your management, it is possible to be accompanied by a certified professional coach. Indeed, professional coaching offers certain advantages.

Also to read: What is executive coaching?

Opt for professional coaching in order to integrate neuroscience into your management

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It helps the manager or leader to develop their emotional skills, their posture in general and their non-verbal communication for greater effectiveness on a daily basis.

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