Local Hub Berlin: Derailers in the Workplace: What L&D Can Do When Strengths Turn to The Dark Side
Everyone has encountered “toxic” behaviour at work. But where do these patterns come from, why do they emerge, and how do they undermine teams and organisational success?
In this session, we will demystify workplace dark-side behaviour through the lens of the Hogan Assessment Systems — the HDS framework of 11 common "derailers" that can surface when strengths are overused or when people are under stress. We’ll explore these derailers and, most importantly, what L&D professionals can realistically do about it.
You will walk away with:
A clear map of the 11 Hogan HDS derailers and how they typically show up in day-to-day workplace behaviour
Practical, L&D-relevant strategies to address dark-side patterns
Event details
📅 Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026
⏰ Time: 18:30 - 21:00 (the workshop will start at 19:00 sharp)
📍 Location: We are generously hosted by Techtelmechtel Coworking Space & Eventlocation (The venue is barrier-free, wheelchair accessible).
Your host:
Hiu Pun Chong is a leadership and soft-skills trainer and psychometrics specialist with 15 years of experience delivering 300+ workshops for 6,000+ international participants. He teaches organisational behaviour in universities and business schools in Germany and Poland, and speaks regularly within the psychological type community. In 2025, he delivered a TEDx talk offering a Jungian-informed perspective on “self-sabotage” and human consciousness. Hiu Pun is certified in multiple psychometric tools, including MBTI®, FIRO-B®, DiSC, TypeCoach, and Hogan Assessment Systems, and specialises in designing learning and development programmes for organisations and individuals using psychometric instruments.
Inclusivity & Accessibility
We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. People of all backgrounds and abilities, including those living with disabilities, are warmly invited to join our meetups. If you have any specific accessibility needs, please contact the organizers so we can best accommodate you.
We are also family-friendly—parents and caregivers are welcome to bring their children.