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Call for Chapters: Impact of Neuroplasticity on Organizational Effectiveness and Labor Productivity

Editors

Bryan Christiansen, Southern New Hampshire University, United States
Anatoly Zhuplev, Loyola Marymount University, United States

Call for Chapters

Proposals Submission Deadline: April 15, 2025
Full Chapters Due: June 15, 2025
Submission Date: June 15, 2025

Introduction

Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. This remarkable adaptability allows the brain to respond to learning, experience, injury, or environmental changes. As such, neuroplasticity is not just a biological concept limited to brain health or recovery; it also has profound implications for cognitive development, skill acquisition, and overall performance in individuals and groups within organizational settings. When applied to organizational effectiveness and labor productivity, neuroplasticity offers valuable insights into how people can enhance their capabilities, work more efficiently, and adapt to changing work environments due largely to global hyper competition. In an organizational context, this concept has a significant role in the development of skills, collaboration, motivation, and innovation, all of which are key drivers of organizational success. Organizations are increasingly reliant on collaboration and teamwork to drive innovation and solve complex problems. The neural pathways involved in social cognition and collaborative thinking can be shaped by interactions with others in a team environment. Organizations that wish to remain competitive in a rapidly changing environment must be able to adapt to new technologies, markets, and business models. Neuroplasticity provides insights into how organizations can manage these transitions effectively. By understanding how the brain adapts to learning, change, stress, and collaboration, organizations can better design environments that foster continuous development, employee well-being, and high performance. Fostering a culture that leverages neuroplasticity—through ongoing training, adaptive leadership, and employee support systems—can help organizations build resilient, motivated, and high-performing teams capable of thriving in the dynamic business landscape of today. Labor productivity is a central concept in economics that measures the output produced per unit of labor input (usually measured in hours worked). It is a key determinant of an economy's growth and prosperity, and plays a vital role in shaping organizational effectiveness and the broader economic landscape. In the context of organizations, improving labor productivity means maximizing the efficiency with which employees convert their time, skills, and efforts into valuable output.

Objective

The objective of this publication is to examine how neuroplasticity influences organizational effectiveness and labor productivity in an era of global hyper-competition and transformation today.

Target Audience

This publication is targeted to academics, practitioners, and graduate students who require a single resource on a topic rarely covered in the extant literature.

Recommended Topics

  • Introduction to Neuroplasticity: Understanding the Brain’s Ability to Adapt
  • The Role of Neuroplasticity in Skill Acquisition and Cognitive Growth
  • Neuroplasticity and Cognitive Flexibility in a Changing Work Environment
  • Emotional Intelligence and Social Neuroscience: The Brain’s Role in Communication and Collaboration
  • Neuroplasticity, Stress, and Resilience in the Workplace
  • The Power of Feedback: How the Brain Responds to Praise, Criticism, and Learning from Mistakes
  • Neuroplasticity and Motivation: The Neuroscience of Drive and Achievement
  • The Neuroscience of Habit Formation and Breaking Unproductive Patterns
  • Neuroplasticity and Leadership
  • Cultivating a Growth Mindset: How Neuroplasticity Aligns with Learning Cultures
  • Neuroplasticity and Team Dynamics: Building Cohesive, High-Performing Teams
  • The Neuroscience of Creativity and Innovation in the Workplace
  • Organizational Change and Adaptation
  • Adapting to Technological and Geopolitical Disruption
  • Building Resilient Organizations in the Face of Crisis and Uncertainty
  • Well-being and Labor Productivity
  • Trends and Emerging Insights of Neuroplasticity in the Workplace
  • Practical Applications: Designing Workplace Practices to Leverage Neuroplasticity
  • Measuring the Impact of Neuroplasticity on Organizational Performance
  • The Relationship Between Labor Productivity and Economic Growth
  • Human Capital (Skills, Knowledge, and Health)
  • Process Optimization
  • Physical Capital (Technology and Equipment)
  • Workplace Innovation
  • Labor Market Conditions and Frictions
  • Government Policies
  • Cultural and Social Factors
  • Standards of Living
  • Productivity Gains
  • Employee Skills Gaps and Shifts
  • Displacement of Workers
  • Investment in Training and Development
  • Optimizing Work Processes and Communication


Submission Procedure

Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before April 15, 2025, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by April 30, 2025 about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters of a minimum of 10,000 words (word count includes references and related readings) are expected to be submitted by June 15, 2025, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at https://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-anonymized review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project.

Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Impact of Neuroplasticity on Organizational Effectiveness and Labor Productivity. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-anonymized peer review editorial process.

All proposals should be submitted through the eEditorial Discovery® online submission manager.



Publisher

This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. IGI Global Scientific Publishing specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit https://www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2026.



Important Dates

April 15, 2025: Proposal Submission Deadline
April 30, 2025: Notification of Acceptance
June 15, 2025: Full Chapter Submission
August 17, 2025: Review Results Returned
September 28, 2025: Final Acceptance Notification
October 12, 2025: Final Chapter Submission



Inquiries

  • Bryan Christiansen, Adjunct Professor, Southern New Hampshire, Universityb.christiansen@snhu.edu

  • Dr. Anatoly Zhuplev, Professor, Loyola Marymount University, azhuplev@lmu.edu



Classifications


Business and Management; Social Sciences and Humanities
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