Hello

 

I’m really pleased to share something a little different with you this week — and it’s a great opportunity for our GC Community to help shape a new piece of academic research rooted in real-world application.


This request comes from Dr John Mervyn-Smith and Zara Ashley, MSc student in Organisational Psychiatry and Psychology at King’s College London.


Together, they are conducting an exciting research project looking at Coping Styles — the different ways people deal with stressful events — and exploring how these relate to GC Index profiles.

When asked about the rationale and context for this Research Project, Dr John explained:

 

"Many in our GCologist Community have an active interest in stress, wellbeing and coping styles and working with individuals to support development in these areas.

 

This research has the potential to add some very practical insights for practitioners in this field."

How can you help?

If you have taken The GC Index and interested in supporting this research, all you need to do is complete a 15-minute questionnaire.

 

Your responses will be treated in strict confidence, and results will be shared (in aggregate) with our community by 30th July. No individual data will ever be identified.

 

Zara introduces the study with a short video below.

This study has been approved by the King’s College London ethics committee, and it could deliver some powerful insights for any of us working in the fields of wellbeing, stress management, and human development.

 

You can complete the 15 minute questionnaire via the button below.

If you have any questions or would like to understand more about the methodology, just drop Dr John a message, he would love to hear from you!

The GC Index: Always at the Forefront of Research and Insight

This latest research project led by Dr John and Zara in collaboration with Kings College London is just one example of how The GC Index continues to evolve through evidence, collaboration, and academic rigour.

 

Earlier this month, we were proud to see The GC Index represented in force at the EAWOP 2025 Conference in the beautiful city of Prague.

 

EAWOP is the European Association of Work & Organizational Psychology.

 

It  is the leading organisation in Europe for work and organisational psychologists, connecting scholars and practitioners for over 30 years to contribute to meaningful and decent work, and to improve management and organisations.

 

It aims to engage, inform, and influence policymakers and policymaking by providing evidence and insights from Work & Organisational Psychology research and practice.

Nigel Evans - 'Psychologist at Large' and Dr John had their paper accepted, after peer review by the EAWOP Scientific Committee to form part of a focused conference track on Organizational Structure, Culture and Change

 

Entitled Transformational Organisational Change through an Organimetric Index, their presentation outlined the GC Index Model and referenced impact Case Studies.

 

These were illustrated around three pan-European projects: Innovation in Mastering Engineering Programmes; Partner Succession in Management Consulting; and Team Effectiveness in a Pharmaceutical Conglomerate.

 

Through the linked presentations within the track, resultant discussions were held on the 'state' and 'trait' factors at play within organisations, and how they can be effectively be leveraged for good.

 

This sat at the heart of the conference theme: Transforming Working Environments: Challenges & Opportunities.

 

It’s always brilliant to see The GC Index language and system continuing to influence both practice and policy, as well as helping shape the future of Work and Organisational Psychology.

 

Together we can make a bigger impact.

 

Do good. Be great.

 

Nathan

 

 

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