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Valuing the Differences of Others

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The diverse group challenged my thinking. I thoroughly enjoyed the meeting with this diverse group and I left with a healthy appreciation and affection for each member. The Product Management Perspective: One of the highpoints of being a product manger is working with a diverse group of people. Understanding Others.

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Guest Post: How non-leaders can lead

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Do not be afraid to engage across diversity, for that is how you will learn. Being a good follower will involve keeping your manager informed, always supporting your manager behind their backs, embracing change, bringing solutions (not problems) to your manager, admitting your mistakes, being a team player and being the eternal optimist.

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Five Leadership Styles for Successful Project Management

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What makes Project Managers successful? Some understand how to work with diverse personalities and know what it takes to keep people focused. But there’s one thing that the best, most valued Project Managers have in common. They understand that using a single management style in every situation won’t get results.