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Corporate Secrecy: Bad For Business

Companies most guarded about succession plans, often failing to communicate about training and leadership programs. A sense of mystery may be appropriate for horror movies, but it is certainly unsuitable for human resources departments and the company’s long-term health. Secrecy continues to be a general business practice, especially at the top of the organization, according toContinue reading “Corporate Secrecy: Bad For Business”

Four Tips for Conflict-Busting Conversations in the Workplace

By: Steven P. Dinkin for the American Management Association A long-time consultant is offended by something a new salesperson said on a conference call and is threatening to leave. And an employee in marketing is furious about being passed over for a promotion in favor of her co-worker and is trying to discredit her. These areContinue reading “Four Tips for Conflict-Busting Conversations in the Workplace”