How do we define the Instinctive Brain System?
The Instinctive Brain System looks after the basic functioning of the body and is driven by a mixture of our genetic programming and memorised experiences.
It is located just above the brain stem and in evolutionary terms is the oldest part of our brain. It is the home of our instincts to survive and thrive at work.
Where does the Instinctive Brain System sit in our neuroscience model?
The Instinctive Brain System is located in the Basal region of the brain and in our neuroscience model it is one of 2 brain systems linked to Happiness. In the image below you can see the Instinctive Brain System sitting underneath Happiness.
What are the 2 neuroscience themes which make up the Instinctive Brain System?
The 2 neuroscience themes which make up the Instinctive Brain System are:
- Safety
- Freedom
How do we define Safety?
Psychological safety in the workplace is the sense that we are in a safe environment. This particularly means the people that we interact with.
A leader’s number one job is to make their team feel safe. Implementing psychological safety is easier said than done BUT it is definitely a great place to start.
For more information on the theme of Safety please visit our dedicated Safety page by clicking here.
How do we define Freedom?
Freedom is the ability, as far as possible, to choose our own path without constraint.
Giving employees freedom at work is likely to make them happier and more productive. There are many ways to create freedom of choice in the workplace - from flexible working to the ability to adapt their own role.
For more information on the theme of Freedom please visit our dedicated Freedom page by clicking here.
Safety Pre-Built Survey
To support our neuroscience model we have created a range of Pre-Built Surveys based on our neuroscience themes. To access further information regarding our Safety Pre-Built Survey please click here.
Freedom Pre-Built Survey
To access further information regarding our Freedom Pre-Built Survey please click here.
How can I improve my Instinctive score?
Our customers often ask us how they can improve their Instinctive score so to help we’ve put an article together explaining just that. To access the article please click here.