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3. Introduction to Neuroscience and Change

Authors : Caren Brenda Scheepers, Sonja Swart

Published in: Change Leadership in Emerging Markets

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter introduces neuroscience and explains the relevance to change leadership. We explain the field of neuroscience, discuss the basics of brain anatomy and the principles of brain functioning. Our focus is on the normal functioning of the brain and the nervous system. For example, we share how self-directed neuroplasticity works and how it facilitates change. The important neurotransmitters and their impact on motivation and fight, flight or freeze receive attention in this chapter. We highlight the SCARF model of David Rock of NeuroLeadership and the application in the context of organisational change. We conclude with how reference to neuroscience knowledge can be applied in the Ten Enablers Model.

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Title: Introduction to Neuroscience and Change
Authors: Caren Brenda Scheepers
Sonja Swart
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Change Leadership in Emerging Markets
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-40845-9

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-40846-6

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-40846-6_3