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Google, Don't Choose Micromanagement

Harvard Business Review

If your company had just announced a 27% increase in revenues in this market, you'd probably be quite happy. And you'd think the market would be, too. Like many other companies that have a core product line, Google is struggling to find its next market. So seeking more information is just part and parcel of that message.

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How to Design Work Projects for Maximum Learning

Harvard Business Review

Enrollment in learning programs has surged over the last few years to generate a global executive education market of over $70 billion a year. They get better at devoting attention and providing support — without micromanaging. The severances team increased parcels processed per day by 175%. Make it a stretch.