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The good news is that you can get anything you want. You can get your boss, spouse, friend, or employee to do anything you want. How is that for good news?
The bad news is that it costs. It costs in time and energy. There is no “Magic” in managing people. If you want to be [...]

This article introduces the problem-solving model as a technique for managing performance issues that are more controversial, or that are not effectively addressed through coaching or feedback. Issues such as tardiness, being out of uniform, continual poor performance, and others are best handled by a direct, objective approach. By following the Problem Solving Dialogue Model [...]

Negotiating is a skill that like warfare tactics must be honed. It is important to be mentally prepared to win. Do the ground work well before your reach the negotiating table and decide on the “path” you are going to take. Positivity will help as also a sense of confidence and self esteem. Set aside [...]

In the ever-changing climate of Corporate America, senior management is attuned to the idea of keeping pace with the competition. Keeping pace often means making strategic changes by merging with another similar company. You can be sure that management teams from each company will pore over the other’s financial statements, infrastructure and more. All in [...]