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Delegate and Thrive! – All Readers – In it, we look why failing to delegate is missing an opportunity to achieve more.

Developing a good 'Plan B' – All Readers – Organizations that don't make contingency plans often do poorly when operational setbacks occur. Learn why contingency planning is critical to long-term success.

Hiring, managing, and motivating contract workers – All Members – Working with contract workers has pros and cons. We'll review what you need to know before you hire an independent contractor for your team.

Gaining Control Before a Performance – All Readers – If you feel stressed about public speaking, job interviews, or other occasions when you need to 'perform,' you can learn to handle this stress by 'centering.'

How Your Company Can Make Better Decisions: In this look at organizational decision-making in light of Merck & CoÃïïs Vioxx experience, Harvard Business School Professor David Garvin offers an improved prescription for company decision-making. Retain Your Best People During Change: Whether you’re aware of it or not, your best people may be more likely, not to mention more able, to leave for seemingly greener pastures during times of major change.