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Beware of Collaborative Overload

From “Zoom fatigue” to “pandemic whiplash,” the last months have introduced a wave of new terms into our regular conversation. One of these new concepts is “collaborative overload.” Keep reading to learn what it is and how to avoid it. What Is Collaborative Overload? Simply stated, collaboration overload occurs when an employee spends more time…

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How To Be More Persuasive

No matter how good your business ideas are. You still have to know how to persuade investors, colleagues, and employees to share your vision. Keep reading to discover three tactics backed by science to be more persuasive. 1. Don’t Underestimate the Power of Peripheral Cues According to an influential 1986 study titled “The Elaboration Likelihood Model…

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Can Teamwork Be Taught?

Chances are good that you already know that teamwork is essential to the success of any organization. Effective teamwork increases efficiency while bolstering morale and improving problem-solving. But can teamwork be taught? What Is Teamwork? Why Is It Important? The term teamwork refers to the ability of a team to work in coordination toward a…