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Why Consensus Kills Team Building | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Where Dan lost me was on point #4 – Teams Decide by Consensus. In recent months I have observed a decent amount of politically correct discourse on the topic of team building and equality. The gist of the argument seems to be that for teams to be productive, employees have to feel “empowered&# by having an equal voice.

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10 Ways to be a Better Team Player :: Women on Business

Women on Business

You find yourself in a situation where you are the strongest player assigned to the team. How can you maintain the integrity of the team and affect the outcome for the positive? Here are 10 ways to increase your team’s productivity and overall chance for success. Value the team more than the outcome. Now what to do?

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Be an Advocate for Yourself :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Mentoring is defined as career advice and guidance and sponsorship is advocacy. High performing women need to take control of their own career advancement. Communicate your intention to advance your career. Here’s the bottom line: you need to take control of your career. They need to advocate for an advocate or sponsor.

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A Guilty Conscience = A Great Hire??? :: Women on Business

Women on Business

By Maribeth Kuzmeski Are you looking to add new individuals to your team in 2011? If you want a team of dedicated employees working diligently to accomplish goals, helping each other succeed, and helping you reach new heights in your business, consider a guilt-prone hire. Translation: Guilt is good!!

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Teamwork: Sharing the Blame! :: Women on Business

Women on Business

By Sylvia Lafair Now that the old model of command and control is out the window and team collaboration is the norm what has really changed when things go wrong? By Sylvia Lafair Now that the old model of command and control is out the window and team collaboration is the norm what has really changed when things go wrong?

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Is a Corporate Board Seat in Your Future? :: Women on Business

Women on Business

The opportunity to network and leverage relationships with other board members who can potentially help you advance your career and broaden your influence. The opportunity to be a part of a team that works together toward a common goal. In summary, a seat at the table can help you in your own career efforts. Post by Jane K.

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WHY WOMEN'S NATURAL SOFTER SKILLS ARE COMING TO THE FORE IN BUSINESS

Women on Business

Anne Clarke Joins the Women on Business Team of Writers Please join me in welcoming Anne Clarke to the Women. How Women Can Use Social Media to Advance Their Businesses Post by Amy Blais, contributing Women On Business writer At.