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May 27, 2014 Manage Your Time Without Annoying Your Coworkers By Amy Gallo Don't just focus on what works for you.

Decision making An Introduction to Data-Driven Decisions for Managers Who Don't Like Math by Walter Frick A reading list. Strategy Three Quick Ways to Improve Your Strategy-Making by Roger Martin Dump the annual cycle, don't SWOT first, and leave the Mission Statement for later. Managing yourself Most Work Conflicts Aren't Due to Personality by Ben Dattner Where you stand depends on where you sit. Marketing Why Websites Still Can't Predict Exactly What You Want by Kaiser Fung There's a better, simpler approach to personalization. Education Will You Be Able to Repay That Student Loan? by Sarah Green If you chose wealthy parents, yes. Managing yourself 3 Problems Talking Can't Solve by Srini Pillay Zip it. Talent management The Peril of Untrained Entry-Level Employees by David Smith Relying on "sink-or-swim" approaches is expensive – and irresponsible. Entrepreneurship Why America Is Losing Its Entrepreneurial Edge by Eric Garland Once again, the financial sector is to blame.

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