Focus groups doubted whether the creativity-generating behaviour suited the reality of the HR function

This work investigated the thinking styles and workplace experiences of a sample of HR practitioners pursuing graduate or chartered CIPD membership. It explored whether their thinking styles complemented their jobs and considered the implications for the CIPD’s notion of the “thinking performer”.



Methodology
A questionnaire completed by 152 HR practitioners enrolled in CIPD-accredited HRM programmes, and six focus groups.