Tag: management
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How to make truth the default answer
One of the biggest mistakes I see in HR is the belief that we have to determine whether someone is lying before we decide what to do. In reality, we rarely need to. I’ve found a much simpler approach over the years. Treat it as you see it. If someone tells you they’re unwell, accept…
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Bridging the gap between blue and white
18 March 2026 There is a a fact that many career corporate employees struggle with. The truth is that they exist in a very different world to operational or “blue-collar” employees. Corporate environments are built around language. Work moves through reports, briefings, presentations, and written updates that allow decisions to be made by people who…
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Protecting High Performance in Deadline-Driven Work
Most significant projects begin the same way: a real deadline, important work, and a team of capable people who care deeply about delivering it well. When that pressure appears, high performers know how to respond instinctively. They take ownership of problems, shoulder extra responsibility, and keep moving when others might slow down. While these people…
