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In 1968, Dr Laurence Peter published The Peter Principle. He said that, in any organization, employees will rise to their own level of incompetence. Kind… Read More »Avoiding the Peter Principle
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Get the new course that explains how to use the 10 steps to be a more effective leader. Go to https://dleadershipgroup.com/10-steps-for-better-problem-solving-and-decision-making/ When an aircraft mishap occurs,… Read More »A 10-Step Approach to Problem Solving
The last few weeks have seen an embarrassing display of unrestrained and generally unhealthy conflict. Although public debate is good, it is usually uncontrolled and… Read More »Four Steps to Healthy Conflict