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The Art of Giving Feedback Your Team Will Act On Giving good feedback is hard. A common pattern we follow—especially when we have to give negative feedback—is starting with something positive, addressing the problem, and ending with something else positive. But it turns out this "feedback sandwich" method isn't the most effective. Here are some better ways. |
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The Wisdom of a Lateral Move in Your Career Many employees don’t view a lateral move as a step in the right direction. A career ladder, after all, is depicted as going upward, not sideways. Yet the skills learned in the new position can broaden your capabilities and expand the number of opportunities to advance. Think about the potential benefits. |