The Pasifika concept of talanoa emphasizes the importance of conversation, storytelling, and relationship-building within communities. Historically utilized for knowledge sharing and conflict resolution, talanoa facilitates trust and connection. Inte...
Big Ocean defense forces rely on creativity and relational strength, prioritizing adaptability, memory, and trust over sheer scale. Military personnel often integrate into their communities, fostering resilience through relational dynamics. Effective...
I talk about Operational Psychology and how it could help with ensuring organisational effectiveness in the disciplined forces.
The emergence of AI raises concerns about reliance on technology for competitive advantage; instead, moats are built through trust, culture, and ownership. Pacific communities should focus on leveraging their social cohesion and cultural fluency, cre...
The introduction of AI is altering the job landscape, particularly affecting entry-level positions traditionally held by junior workers, which challenges employment opportunities for Pasifika communities. While AI compresses the need for junior roles...
The future of innovation in Fiji and the Pacific depends on creating the right environment, not just talent. Local entrepreneurs are already making strides, yet government policies hinder progress. To foster a competitive and sustainable private sect...
I break down a macro-economic outlook by Dr. Kishti Sen that explores how smaller Pacific economies aim for sustainable growth by diversifying away from dependence on tourism, especially post-COVID-19. I provide a business psychology perspective on t...
The text discusses the significance of humility in leadership, drawing inspiration from historical Roman triumphs and personal experiences. It emphasizes the need for humility to counteract hubris while maintaining visibility as a leader. The author...
The content emphasizes the importance of values-driven leadership over traditional positional power in fostering innovation and trust within teams. It highlights how Pasifika cultural values, such as service and relationality, significantly enhance l...
As I move into TikTok, I also want to share my PhD journey. I’ve recently come back from my first PhD fieldwork and so I thought I’d share a couple of clips.
Bula Vinaka,The Collegiate Rugby Association of America's 2024 D1 Elite season recently ended. I write about valuable lessons on team culture that I learnt. Key points? Finding a strong adversary, building and selling the team's vision, and maintaini...
Bula vinaka and welcome to Cultural Fit where we talk about how to create stronger Pasifika businesses and people. In this week's edition, we will look at how empathy can become your superpower. I had recently ran a workshop on emotional intelligence...
Bula vinaka !My name is Alfred Tora and I am the founder of the Pasifika Organizational Psychology website, which has been rebranded to www.alfredtora.org . I apologize for not being in touch with you during the last year and I hope to do better in t...
Bula vinaka and welcome to Cultural Fit.With 2023 well underway, I'm excited to discover what this year has in store for us! I am instantly reminded of the sage advice that Arthur Ashe - famed tennis player and winner of 3 Grand Slam singles titles -...
Bula Vinaka, Hola, Kia Ora and welcome to Cultural Fit. As I began to write this edition, I tried to double down on the why. Why did I think that this newsletter needed to be out there? What is the purpose of it all? Why should pasifika subscribe to...