Category: Articles

The Art of Negotiation in 535 Words (Expert Advice)

The Art of Negotiation in 535 Words By Lyndsay Swinton Editor’s Summary: This short article uses an acronym to help you stay focused during a negotiation session. This is a very simple negotiation model to learn. You will see that…

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Win-Win Power Negotiating (Expert Advice)

Win-Win Power Negotiating By Roger Dawson Editor’s Summary: This is excellent advice specifically aimed at negotiating terms of buying or selling services and products. The author describes what you can do to during negotiations to create the impression that the…

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Conflict At Work – Costs, Origins and What To Do About It

Dealing With Conflict in the Workplace By Lee Perlitz Introduction Conflict is a major concern in both your personal and working life. If not dealt with quickly, tactfully and efficiently conflict could lead to serious confrontation and/or a complete breakdown…

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Bullying & Manipulation At Work – Management’s Responsibility

Bullying In The Workplace Learn About Bullying At Work Summary: Bullying at work is becoming a more recognized problem, and some jurisdictions, (e.g. Quebec, Canada) have introduced anti-bullying legislation. Read more about workplace bullying and the role of managers in…

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Dealing With Human Speed Bumps! 

Managers – Learn to deal with the naysayers and human speed bumps Naysayers & Cynical Employees Can Drive You Nuts. Here’s a solution. Management Challenges Mary Duncan, Director of the Income Security branch, left the staff meeting with her stomach…

Empowerment Difficulties – Employees That Don’t Wanna

Employee Empowerment Can Meet Up With Resistance and Conflict Empowering Employees Can Yield Unexpected Conflict and Resistance! Thorny Problems Empowerment Difficulties Question:  Over the last few month I have been trying to encourage my staff to take on more responsibility,…