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New study confirms blended learning is best

A new study shows that blended learning is more effective than face-to-face or e-learning alone. Get a free chapter of the study for a limited time.

In defense of brainstorming

Michael Papanek and Barry Rosen examine the case against brainstorming. Is it time to ditch this group process tool? Or is its apparent failure simply a matter of application?

CEOs Know: The Soft Stuff Is the Hard Stuff

A recent study showed a majority of CEOs worry about non-financial issues like employee commitment, customer satisfaction, and innovation. Linda Dunkel writes in Leadership Excellence about the dilemma of defining what's important.
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Driving success? Try fewer controls

Months ago, we predicted the strategy to take down traffic signs in various EU cities would be a success. Sure enough, reducing unneeded processes (and replacing them with relationship) is yielding nearly 50% fewer accidents in a corner of London where the plan was tried. This outcome holds a lesson that can help your business.

Authentic CSR creates higher employee engagement

What creates high levels of employee engagement? Elad Levinson shows that one factor is a strong belief in the organization's commitment to social responsibility.

A cure for bad decisions?

According to a new study, fully half of British employees give low marks to their managers’ decision making skills. What’s causing this, and what can be done about it?

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