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December 14, 2015 8 Tech Trends to Watch in 2016 By Amy Webb They aren't all good news.

Leadership & Managing people Engaging Your Employees Is Good, but Don't Stop There by Eric Garton, Michael C. Mankins There's a big difference between satisfied, engaged, and inspired. Leadership Are You Trying to Solve the Wrong Problem? by Peter Bregman When you're stuck, it's time to look at things differently. Managing people How to Make Employees Feel Like They Own Their Work by Francesca Gino A sense of control leads to engagement. Negotiations Control the Negotiation Before It Begins by Deepak Malhotra Focus on four preliminary factors that can shape the outcome. Hiring It's Better to Avoid a Toxic Employee than Hire a Superstar by Nicole Torres A bad hire costs over $12,000, but a good one is worth only $5,000. Economic development China's Growth: A Brief History by Linda Yueh Understanding the factors that contribute to its GDP. Managing people Nonverbal Cues Get Employees to Open Up—or Shut Down by James R. Detert, Ethan R. Burris Signal "I'm really listening," not "I'm the boss." Creativity 3 Things the Most Creative Leaders Do by Tom Kelley According to IDEO.

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