1.
In recent years, major research centers are closely examining the behavior
and impact of positive social interactions in the workplace.*
“Whether we looked at entrepreneurial startups or large, established enterprises,
the same holds true: People are more productive and creative
when they have more positive emotions.”
-Teresa Amabile, Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School
*Related research and material can be found at the end of the presentation

2.
Research shows:
Companies who invest in positive social connections
outperform those who don’t, in all aspects.

3.
A positive, socially engaging culture also pays dividends.
$100 of stock invested in a company listed as a “Great Place to Work” in 1998 was worth $266 in 2008.
Compared to a benchmark of comparable companies that didn’t make the “Great Place to Work” list,
that $100 would have only been worth $180. That’s a 2.1x higher return on investment.

4.
Calculator Assumptions:
 $49,000 – The annual average wage in the US at 2014
 240 – The average number of working days per year
 16% - The average staff turnover rate
 40% of annual wage – the cost of turnover (covering recruiting, training and the like)
 Productivity increase includes 40% overhead gain

5.
How We Do It
Unlike traditional organizational consulting, we champion a “non-intrusive” approach. We don’t advocate
re-organizational practices such as changing policies or organizational structures. We help workers and managers
take their performance to the next level by creating an engaging, positive and productive workplace.
The Circles Method™ utilizes a set of tools that was developed based on relevant research in fields such as social
contagion, emotional diffusion, collective intelligence and more.
Some of Our Tools
Our unique Roundtable discussion method of confronting disputes and complications turns conflicts into collective
challenges by giving participants a fresh perspective on problem solving through a sense of shared responsibility.
Our Team Building Exercises & Gamification Processes build motivation and psychological safety in group dynamics.
(Gamification is the use of game thinking and mechanics in non-game contexts. It has been studied and applied in
various domains, and scientifically shown to boost engagement, return on investment, timeliness, and learning.)
The Circle Workshop is our exclusive social engagement exercise, focused on increasing emotional intelligence
(a predictor of job and sales success). It leads employees to sense their interconnection
in the workplace, generating cooperative, collectively intelligent,
purpose-driven teams.
While each tool focuses on developing different strengths,
all of them focus on building a congenial and socially
motivating environment that opens the gates
of engagement, collective intelligence, creativity,
collaboration, and ultimately, positive
and productive employees. gamification
workshop
roundtable

6.
Partnered with Organizations Big and Small

7.
“Working with Circle instructors created a completely new atmosphere. People actually
started working together. It saved me several hirings and dozens of thousands of dollars
per month, all thanks to cooperation. It sounds obvious, but unless you know how to do it,
it just doesn’t happen. I highly recommend the process to any organization.”
(E. Alan, CEO)
“I was surprised at how their process created rapport and connection between the
workers… the resulting improvement in customer service is evident. Sales went up and
customers are happier. It’s amazing, and I am very grateful for the experience”
(E. Lavi, Marketing Manager)
A Word from Some of Our Clients on Their Circles Experience…
“We thought all organizations have the same problems and it’s just the way it is.
We were very skeptical at first. The sessions with Circles Agency showed us that it is
more than possible to improve social relations among employees as well as between
them and their managers, so that everyone becomes more socially engaged.”
(A. Eres, Managing Director)
“I noticed an organizational junction where negative interpersonal connections impeded
the work and found a solution – the Circles Agency. The sessions were perfectly tailored
for our needs and were conducted by two very professional instructors. The end result
is a tremendous contribution to the organization, the managers, and myself.“
(S. Braun , HR Manager)

8.
The Circles Agency Was Founded By
Gil Shir PhDc, an expert in the newly emerging field of collective intelligence
and Joseph Ohayon, a branding expert with multidisciplinary academic background
in social sciences and communications, are implementing the most recent science
of organizational culture.
With one foot in the research world and the other in practice, they have been weaving
together insights from behavioral economics, positive psychology, neuroscience
and network science, to design a comprehensive
program for social engagement
that inspires organizations
and leaders worldwide.

9.
WHY COMPASSION IN BUSINESS MAKES SENSE
Berkeley’s Emma Seppala PhD explains how compassionate workplaces
are good for employee health and the corporate bottom line
“Managers often mistakenly think that putting pressure on employees will increase performance.
What it does increase is stress—and research has shown that high levels of stress carry a number of costs
to employers and employees alike… READ MORE >>
WHY EMPATHY IS THE FORCE THAT MOVES BUSINESS FORWARD
Forbes’ Jayson Boyers argues that behind every successful business,
you are likely to find a leader who has mastered the skill of empathy
“Though the concept of empathy might contradict the modern concept of a traditional workplace—
competitive, cutthroat, and with employees climbing over each other to reach the top— the reality is that
for business leaders to experience success, they need to not just see or hear the activity around them,
but also relate to the people they serve… READ MORE >>
Circles Method™ Related Research and Material

10.
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE – A PREDICTOR OF SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE
The best salespeople and leaders have a high EQ. Daniel Goleman PhD,
the man who coined the term, pulls apart the aspects of emotional intelligence
“Consider cosmetics giant L'Oreal, which has started to factor emotional intelligence in their hiring process for
salespeople. Those who were recruited for their high EQ outsold their peers by over $90,000. On top of that,
the high-EQ employees had 63% less turnover than the typically selected sales folk. As this and other studies
show, emotional intelligence predicts success for people and the companies they work for… READ MORE >>
Circles Method™ Related Research and Material
TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION - HARVARD BUSSINESS REVIEW >> WATCH
DON TAPSCOTT - TURNING $0.5M TO $3.4B THROUGH COLLABORATION >> WATCH
TERESA AMABILE (HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL) – OVERCOMING DISENGAGEMENT >> WATCH
SIMON SINEK: WHY GOOD LEADERS MAKE YOU FEEL SAFE >> WATCH
DAN PINK - WHEN MONETARY MOTIVATION ISN’T ENOUGH >> WATCH
DAN ARIELY- DOUBLING WORKER MOTIVATION AND PRODUCTIVITY >> WATCH