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The very good reason you need to deal with the underperformer

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Get training, get advice, research and practice, practice, practice. They may start underperforming because clearly there are no consequences. They aren’t as willing to follow your lead. Your best people may even leave in frustration. Make a move. I know it is hard, but it is time to step up. Orig: June 30, 2009.

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Why delivering feedback is a two-way street

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He didn’t know how to identify what he could do. How to determine priority. If you looked at their inventories, you would know if the operators were using SAP right, or if they needed some follow-up training. Ask questions. Don’t make assumptions. Kudos to Jeremy for wanting to be useful. Where to start. Jeremy: Yes.

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5 surefire ways to make conflict worse

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For some reason it is easier for me to describe what to avoid, rather than how to creatively deal with conflict. Several years ago, while conducting sexual harassment prevention training, one attendee was working very hard at not participating. Your co-worker undermines you in a meeting. A friend lets you down on a promise made.