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When should I say I'm sorry?
Published on December 19, 2013
Apologize when you have made a mistake or done something inconsiderate; contrast the situation when you have been misunderstood. -
Can we agree to reach an agreement?
Published on December 19, 2013
Finding a solution to problems—interpersonally or in a group—first requires everyone’s commitment to move forward. -
Employee review techniques yield increased productivity: Part 1
Published on December 18, 2013
As workplace productivity increases, the need for ever greater management skills to both maintain and further enhance human capital’s contribution to organizational success. -
Employee review techniques yield increased productivity: Part 2
Published on December 18, 2013
As workplace productivity increases, the need for ever greater management skills to both maintain and further enhance human capital’s contribution to organizational success. -
Ineffective meetings? When to know your group needs help
Published on December 17, 2013
MSU Extension can offer assistance to groups interested in improving meeting effectiveness. -
Ice breaker reveals team talents
Published on December 13, 2013
Use this tool when forming a new team, group, cohort or committee. -
“Strategic Planning” or “Strategic Futuring": what is the difference and which is should we use?
Published on December 9, 2013
Strategic Futuring can help communities chart a course to achieve their vision through successful collaboration and consensus building. -
Use active listening skills to effectively deal with conflict
Published on December 2, 2013
Active listening is a way to hear and respond to another person that will increase shared understanding. -
Approving the treasurer’s report is not advised
Published on November 30, 2013
Only audited financial reports should be adopted by an organization. -
Transparency starts by treating speakers fairly in meetings
Published on November 17, 2013
Well-managed local units of government work hard to maintain government transparency. By being open and transparent, they present a more favorable view of government to those that fund it through special assessments and general property taxes.