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Creating an Effective Peer Review System

Harvard Business Review

Many people think real-time peer reviews will be a key piece of the puzzle. But how do you create, maintain and support a successful real-time peer review program to make sure it delivers on its potential? Another company might choose to emphasize fiscal responsibility, collaboration, or innovation.

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When You Have to Carry Out a Decision You Disagree With

Harvard Business Review

One of the great frustrations of being a middle manager is that senior leaders make decisions that go against what you would have done had it been up to you. If — deep down — you don’t feel that senior management makes good decisions, it’s probably time to start looking for another job. Dorie Clark.

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Is Employee Engagement Just a Reflection of Personality?

Harvard Business Review

Indeed, even before organizations started talking about the need to “engage employees,” many managers appeared to regard motivation as something individuals brought with them to work — a characteristic of people they hired. Many innovators also have problems with authority and a predisposition to challenge the status quo.

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Make Your Knowledge Workers More Productive

Harvard Business Review

With scarcely any help from management, knowledge workers can increase their productivity by 20%. Yet here is the challenge you face as a senior executive: You cannot manage your knowledge workers in the traditional and intrusive way you might have done with manual workers. Lead by example.