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Positive Feedback Loops
Too often, feedback is a codeword for criticism. Many managers want to know how to
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I Only Need a Minute …
Interruptions have always been the bane of a researcher’s life and at the same time
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Develop the Comfort Zone
Letting people stay in their comfort zone has a bad press; more people recommend setting
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How Much Initiative Do You Want?
When discussing with clients how to lead their staff, one question that arises often is,
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Group Leader is Not the Only Career Option
In August 2013, Melanie Glickman and I were invited to run a mini-workshop at a
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How Can I criticise Without Offence?
Clients regularly ask me about how they might criticise a colleague or employee, without that
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Darwin’s “Missing Link” That Could Revolutionise Your Team
I often hear from clients about the side effects caused by the tension between their desire
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Stop Planning and Enjoy a Better Career
Late one evening, when we were all sitting around and philosophising about life, a friend
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3 Ways to Boost Career Options for Your People
Ask a fresh-faced, bright-eyed Ph.D. student at the outset to name their career goal and
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3 Skills to Improve Your Leadership
It’s often said that the most important task for leaders is to develop their people.
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5 Tips on How to Enhance Your Research Career
I caught up with my old friend, Mike Crawford while preparing a talk on research strategy. After
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7 Ways to Improve Your Meetings
Meetings are the bedrock of getting things done in organizations, or at least they could