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How team discussions influence decision making (2/2): You need people who are self-aware A paper published by the University of Pennsylvania deals with the pros and…
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Performance management (2/2): Without a goal, there is no process The previous article differentiated two basic approaches to performance…
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Why you should base your purchasing on sound management science (2/2) The previous article described how, if your competitor outperforms you in…
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Do you want to become a COO? (2/2) The previous article described the role of a chief operating officer (COO).…
