Phoenix PE: Leadership Capital Partners
Updated November 2025 Â by Jessica Genereaux The last two decades have seen a global shift in corporate ownership and business management. Since 1996, the number of…
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Taboo or Talk Through? Politics at Work
The Elephant Can’t Fit in the Room It’s almost impossible to escape the noise of politics—but is it safe to speak your mind at work? With…
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How New Managers Can Build a Team
Updated November 2025 by Jessica Genereaux Taking over an established team as a new manager is a challenge, especially if the team is not performing well.…
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Is Extreme Team Building Right for Your Company?
By Jessica Genereaux Business Incentives says nothing motivates employees like incentive travel, but how extreme will they go? Given the grim stats on employee engagment, are…
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10 Ideas for Community Service Team Building
Giving Back When employees give back to the community, they’re not just taking a break from work—they’re connecting with a company that values people over profit.…
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Clear Communication Key to Successful Change
Updated November 2025 Change isn’t always easy, even when you’re among the leaders promoting new strategies to improve your business. In times of organizational change, clear…
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Trends in Corporate Training 2025
Updated November 2025 By Jessica Genereaux The corporate training environment in 2025 is shifting as today’s workforce reflects a wider range of cultures, generations, and learning…
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Why Diversity Matters
Updated November 2025 HBR on DEI Rollbacks Researchers in 2025 continue to spotlight persistent flaws in DEI programs, such as disconnects from everyday workflows and vague…
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Why Diversity Training Fails
HBR.org on DEI Rollbaks In 2025, as U.S. companies navigate DEI rollbacks amid economic pressures, they’re still funneling billions annually into diversity training programs and policies—far…
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