Team Productivity Tips to Start Your Year Off Right

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2021 is nearly here, and it can’t come soon enough. With so much uncertainty swirling around these days, it’s worth putting in a little extra effort to make sure your team stays productive after the holidays. That way, you’ll be making sure you start the New Year off the right way. Here are three tips […]

How to Avoid the “Monkey See, Monkey Do” Effect

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You’ve probably heard the phrase “monkey see, monkey do.” It’s a psychological construct that is simple to understand: someone sees another person doing something, and they do it, too. In the business world, we can fall prey to this thinking as well. And although it can be valuable to see what other companies and organizations […]

4 Soft Skills Every Manager Needs to Succeed

Managers require a unique set of skills to be successful. They need technical (or hard) skills like industry knowledge and knowledge of organizational processes. But, they also need some specific soft skills that aren’t always so obvious. Here are four of the most important soft skills to look for when hiring for a management position. […]