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Fact vs. Opinion

CaseInterview.com

One of the first lessons every first-year at McKinsey is taught is the difference between a fact and an opinion. The worst thing you could do at McKinsey was present an opinion as if it were fact. In other words, it’s a big freakin' deal at McKinsey to get facts and opinions mixed up. an opinion.

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How To Give Feedback As A New Manager

Girard Training Solutions

You never know what’s going on with folks, so allow for the fact that this may not be a good time, and if it isn’t, schedule some time for later. Describe facts in neutral terms and explain why a behavior is ineffective, its corresponding impact, and how it can be improved. Always give feedback (and coaching ) in private.

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Monetary Perspective on QE and Tapering

MishTalk

I quoted the opinion of Saxo Bank Chief economist Steen Jakobsen. Opinions aside, let''s take a look at facts from a monetary point of view. Monetary Base vs. Loans and Leases click on any chart for sharper image Note that the adjusted monetary base is playing catchup to loans and leases of all commercial banks.

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Leading with Less: Navigating Staffing Shortages and High Turnover in the Modern Workplace

Peter Stark

Over the last few years, the staffing questions on our Employee Opinion Surveys have been sitting in the lowest-rated questions for a lot of our clients. To help our leaders learn to thrive vs just survive, we have assembled a list of ideas, behaviors, and characteristics below that we have seen help leaders thrive in this new environment.

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Nurturing Psychological Safety in the Workplace Through an Age-Diverse Lens

Harmonious Workplaces

Perspectives on Psychological Safety: Traditional Values vs. Progressive Mindsets Perception plays a keen role in shaping a person’s social identity. The fact that millennials make up an estimated 50% of the current workforce may explain this phenomenon. Lester et al. However, we both leaned in.

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Do You Have the Right Decision Making Culture?

LSA Global

With the advancements in data analytics and artificial intelligence, more leaders are asking about the pros and cons of a fact-based vs. an intuition-based decision making culture. The spectrum ranges from a fully fact-based to a fully intuition-based decision making culture. A Fact-Based Decision Making Culture.

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Small Steps or Big Steps: What’s the Right Way to Begin Improvement?

Markovitz Consulting

I’ve been struggling to resolve two conflicting facts: Science has shown that incremental change is both easier for people and more sustainable than dramatic change. I’m open to all opinions on this. Art Byrne has had undeniable business success by starting with dramatic change.