Learning to Behave for Better Performance

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ASTD Staff

The following story was described by Sylvia Lafair, president of CEO Inc., and author of Don't Bring It to Work. More »

Aligning Perspectives on Performance

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Aparna Nancherla

Managers and their direct reports may get along swimmingly, but chances are they disagree on an issue that directly affects both of them: the employee's performance rating. According to a Novations report called "Closing the Gap," managers rate their direct reports as s... More »

Surviving a Down Economy With an Upbeat Approach

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Dean Smith

While the recession may officially be over, it will be some time before the workplace returns to stability. Layoffs, salary freezes, and reduced benefits continue to be the norm. Companies have stretched both budgets and employees to ensure survival. A new study by Rand... More »

Louder than Words

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Linda Talley

Every time you take the platform in front of an audience, your body language speaks loudly and clearly. Smile sheets or evaluations won't help if you don't know what your body is saying that your mouth is not. You must understand what you say without words to eliminate ... More »

Sizing Up Cultural Fit

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Elaine Varelas

There is nothing worse than landing a job in a great company, only to realize that the cultural fit isn't a match. Company culture is very important because it can influence large-scale managerial decisions, company ethics, and more. However, culture is also something t... More »