Corporate Training Myths Busted: Why We Question “Zombie” Theories (Maslow & More)
I run a training and consulting company based in Malaysia, and lately, I have been obsessing over the most common corporate training myths. As one of the principal trainers at Focus Learning Solutions, I’ve spent my fair share of time facilitating programs and advising teams across different industries. Over time, I started noticing a pattern. […]
Is Maslow Wrong? Why the Pyramid Fails in Real Life (The “Craig” Story)
Is Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Debunked by modern psychology? Pick up any Organizational Behavior textbook, and almost certainly, one of the first concepts you will see is this famous pyramid. It is a simple and seemingly logical model: a pyramid with five levels. Starting from the bottom, you move up as each need is supposedly […]
Beyond the Label: Why Most Corporate Personality Tests Fail (And How to Use Them Right)
Free DOPE Personality Test Corporate Personality Tests:In the world of corporate training, we are obsessed with categorization. Walk into any HR office in Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta, and you will likely find a team profile chart on the wall. “Oh, Sarah is a High-D, so be brief with her,” or “Don’t pressure Ahmad, he’s a […]
