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Question: I am a project manager at an architectural firm in Cleveland. It’s a mid-sized firm (about 80 employees), and I’ve been here since April of this year. The employees and managers get along well. I work on a team with a great group of guys about my age. It’s a very busy environment, but friendly and relaxed. Our holiday office party is coming up in a few weeks. I’ve never been to one before, and am wondering if there is anything I should know about protocol at these events.
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Question: I’ve been working at my current job for 8 years. Most of the professional people I know are my colleagues or business partners. I’m feeling the need to expand my network and build relationships with people outside of the company. The problem is that I hate networking. Do you have any tips on how to get over my dread and become more effective at it?
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Question: I’ve just landed a C-suite job with a great company. I am excited about the opportunity, but have one big concern – my predecessor was a much beloved superstar who has been with the company from Day 1. What advice do you have for how to win over my team and fill the void left by their leader?
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Question: I am the HR Manager at a fast-growing mobile advertising company. We offer top corporate training and coaching programs, but some of the younger employees are asking for more. They want to learn new skills using MOOCs (massively open online courses). What should we take into consideration to help us decide if MOOCs are right for us?
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Question: I manage a division of a clean tech company in Arizona. We’ve gone through a period of rapid growth, including a merger that is about to close with a much larger company. With so much change happening so quickly, how can we keep the communication lines open with our employees?
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Question: I’m the new CTO at a community bank. I have a track record of performance in my last position, but built my team from the ground up. Here, I’ve inherited an underperforming team that I need to turn around. Where do I begin?
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