Tagged: David Henningsen

Does political correctness at work kill creativity?

NIU researchers study two types of policies and find mixed results

  • September 30, 2019
DeKalb, Ill. — Some argue political correctness in the workplace is a good thing. Others say it has a chilling effect on communication. NIU researchers studied the issue, and here’s…

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Study identifies hidden benefits of brainstorming

The technique might fall short as an idea-generator but does promote teamwork

  • January 9, 2018
Despite being a ubiquitous method of idea generation in organizations worldwide, brainstorming has received its share of bashing over the decades in numerous research studies examining its effectiveness. Exploring why…

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In organizations, bullying begets whining, study finds

Intimidating behavior thwarts group cohesiveness, but ‘poor-pitiful-me’ routine also disrupts

  • June 7, 2017
DeKalb, Ill.—It has been said that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Now new research suggests that such a dynamic can play out in organizations, where bullying within…

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Toys for teens

Professor gives students chance to organize gift drive

  • December 18, 2015
Many organizations conduct holiday drives requesting toys and clothing for kids, but teens in need are often overlooked. One NIU professor is changing that. David Henningsen, a professor of organizational…

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