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The solo myth: Why we can’t achieve success singlehandedly

Janine Garner says great potential can be created when you move to a way of working that allows active collaboration and sharing of knowledge, insight and intellect. There is an African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together”. In this fast-paced world in […]

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Resilience: the key to reducing stress at work

Stress at work is a fact of life for most people. Learn how to shift your frame of mind and respond to stressful work scenarios more effectively. Whether you’re overloaded with assignments, or you’re not getting along with your teammates, stress at work is a fact of life. According to a survey by the American […]

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How citizen-centered design is changing the ways government serves people 

Applying human-centred design to developing public policy and services not only provides a better outcome for the people who’ll use them but also provides satisfaction for the staff who design and deliver them – win, win. When USA citizien, Norman Delap interacted with the American Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in the past, his experience felt intimidating […]

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How to take better breaks at work

By Jessie Wood We all know it’s important to take breaks at work, but do you let yourself truly idle? Here’s how (and why) to take better breaks throughout your day. We’ve all heard how important it is to take breaks at work. We can only sit in front of a computer for so long […]

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Think inside the box for more effective brainstorms

We deconstruct the elements that lead to an effective brainstorm. Turns out, building in structure and constraints is key. Think back to the last brainstorm meeting you attended. Perhaps you scheduled it to tap into the collective creativity of your team—with high hopes of coming away with a truly great idea. But what actually happened? […]