...Martin Dandira Purpose The purpose of this paper is to help managers and leaders with the necessary information to implement a cure for poor organizational performance Design/methodology/approach The author has conducted research in organizations and has found out that many organizations...

... lost sight of the positive impact that healthy and constructive conflict can bring in terms of developing and applying optimal problem solving skills. Conflict, however, must be managed properly and not allowed to spiral into dysfunctional behavior. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2012...

... conflicts with the changing business environment that requires more innovation and collaboration for better decision making. Originality/value Overachievers are a tremendous asset to an organization when, and only when, the dark side of overachieving behavior is recognized, understood and managed...

...‐mails or text messages you send clear and concise? Could they be misinterpreted? Communication Management Change management Public speaking Persuasion Make no mistake about it. Every time you walk into a meeting, talk to your boss or address an audience of one or 1,000, you're on! Even...

... these skills can flourish. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2011 Influence Leadership Collaboration Leadership strategies Management Trust Story‐telling A great leader once said, “Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do what you want done because he wants to do it.” Since...

..., walked out of your office into a nearby park and just sat on the park bench a few times this week to clear the head, you may be doing your company a disservice. This is just one of the things successful entrepreneurs often do and a practice that you and your division managers might want to consider...