Monthly Archives: January 2012

The First Line Manager: Consensus Decisions Versus Collaborative Decisions

What is the effect of a consensus or collaborative decision on a first line managers department? The difference in the processes has a tremendous impact on the decisions effectiveness. Consensus is a committee process. Collaboration is a team process. When … Continue reading

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360 and Upward Assessment Surveys, My View From the Bottom of a Corporation

I read an article in the Wall Street Journal on December 8, 2011, by Joann Lublin entitled, “Transparency Pays Off in 360 degree reviews.” I have a particular view of these corporate surveys. From time to time in most big … Continue reading

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