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Having Work Friends Can Be Tricky, but It’s Worth It

Harvard Business Review

When conflict (inevitably) arises among work friends, relationship conflict leads to negative outcomes in teams composed of friends, but positive outcomes among teams without prior friendships. Managers and leaders need to continue being able to assign tasks and role hierarchy does need to be respected.

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When You and Your Friend Both Want the Same Promotion

Harvard Business Review

Take this example: Suppose two colleagues, let’s call them Lata and Andres , have worked on the same team for over five years and are close friends. Their supervisor told Lata that they were both being considered for a major promotion and whoever received the job would end up managing the other. You and Your Team Series.