people management
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There's No Such Thing as a Bad IdeaIn the view of some, the issue isn’t whether ideas are impractical, irrational, harmful, potentially devastating, or just plain stupid. It’s whether those ideas should be cast aside as soon as they’re voiced. And when you look at it that way, there’s a case to be made for bad ideas. | 
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Management Practices that Demotivate EmployeesThere’s no surefire way to guarantee a high level of employee morale, and no technique, program, or practice will motivate employees who are not inherently motivated. However, some things are likely to demotivate them, such as making them feel unvalued, unrecognized, and unappreciated. |
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Top Pet Peeves about Email MessagesHow is it that years after email came into our lives, people still need guidance on how to use it effectively at work? Naomi Karten lists her top email pet peeves and shines a light on how you can ensure that you are sending clear and concise messages. |
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The Dangers of GroupthinkGroupthink is a psychological phenomenon in which everyone in a group goes along with a decision without critical evaluation of alternative ideas or viewpoints. The desire for harmony or conformity is so strong that no one dares say no. And it happens all the time in the workplace. |
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Should Agile Teams Ban Telecommuting?Yahoo's Marissa Mayer recently announced a ban on telecommuting that has raised eyebrows throughout the industry. Agile teams tend to prefer face-to-face communication, so is a telecommuting ban appropriate for an agile team? It depends on the team and the situation. | 
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Tips for Dealing with a New BossAfter all the effort you put into establishing a good relationship with your boss, it doesn’t seem fair that you get a new one and have to start all over. Naomi Karten shares with us tips for dealing with a new boss. |
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How to Deal with DistractionsStudies have found that office workers are interrupted—or interrupt themselves—roughly every three minutes, with distractions taking both digital and human forms. Naomi Karten shares tips to help us deal with the distractions and tune out the extra noise. |
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Agile Survey Reveals Reasons behind Successes and Failures VersionOne's seventh annual agile survey results were recently revealed. Much to the delight of practitioners worldwide, agile is still growing in popularity for a wide variety of reasons. But not everyone is on board. Learn where agile succeeded—and where it didn't. |
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