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Call in a professional comedian to share techniques for generating ideas
Stop trying to control too much and advance your quest for happiness at work
Being ranked top — or bottom — when compared to colleagues can be highly motivating
People with a full schedule gain momentum and bounce back faster from missed deadlines
Spreading information improves perceptions of fairness and motivates staff
Actions may seem inconsequential but they influence colleagues’ perceptions of you as a leader
Five days of focusing will lead to faster answers, says Silicon Valley expert
Productivity tips from ‘Brainhack’ and a McKinsey partner
A scrupulously tidy work station can be less help than a little chaos to help spark imagination
Glossing over performance issues in an effort to be welcoming is damaging for employee and business
Meet employees informally away from your office to encourage them to speak up
Be proactive rather than wait for management to recognise your skills
Learn to ignore today’s frequent distractions so that you can work on a single task
Use the experience to boost the chances of being given more money next time
Managers must avoid temptation and take steps to ensure they do not overload star performers
Talk to people before going overseas and find out about the office and work involved
Simple tricks to divert the mind and prevent thoughts about work invading time off
When your boss and colleagues are much younger show tact and a willingness to learn
Managers must deal with problem employees whose behaviour causes high staff turnover and low morale
Encouraging Reaching out to former staff is a low-risk, low-cost way to keep valuable assets in touch
Minimising the number of people who need to turn up ensures a good break ahead of the new year
Fathers have hesitated to take shared time off but the advice is to not hold back
You can improve your meetings by telling people to leave smartphones and laptops outside
When a presentation starts to go badly, take cues from the audience and recover your momentum
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