Conflict: Page 7

Growing a Business

Stave Off Discontent and Conflict Among Your Staff

Adopt a proactive approach with these eight tips.

Business News

Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Will Not Take on the Company's Board

Instead, he will sell half his shares to a private-equity firm.

Growing a Business

6 Secrets for Creating Fierce Employee and Customer Loyalty

Employees are on strike at New England's Market Basket to win back their old CEO. Here's why they care so much and what entrepreneurs can learn from this grocery chain.

Growing a Business

Market Basket's Family Feud Risks a Loss of Its Loyal Following

Happy employees and great prices lead to devoted customers, or so the theory goes. A New England supermarket chain may sacrifice all this in a battle of cousins.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

5 Things to Consider When Hiring Friends

Personal and business relationships are unpredictable. When you combine the two, you get unpredictable squared.

Thought Leaders

3 Reasons You Should Have Difficult Conversations Now

When a conflict arises you may want to run away from it. However, running toward the conflict is usually the best solution.

Leadership

The Art of Having a Productive Argument

Learn to articulate what you want, spend time listening and try to understand the other side. And experiment with these seven steps.

Leadership

Ever Had a Boss Who Seemingly Thrived on Endless Chaos?

Erratic leaders, who mandate frequent deadlines but constantly change course, net few results save for finger-pointing.

Business News

Icahn Blasts eBay Board Members' Conduct in Open Letter

The billionaire investor says Marc Andreessen and Scott Cook have both acted in their own interest at the expense of the company's shareholders.

Productivity

4 Ways to Overcome Age-Related Tension in the Office

Workers waste a surprising amount of time due to generational conflict.

Business News

4 Tips to Avoid Co-Founder Conflict

Student entrepreneur Eric Muli on why it's important to be honest with your business partners and to quickly get over disagreements.

Management

What Entrepreneurs Can Learn About Team Training From NASA's Mission to Mars

Four astronaut training techniques that can help you get the most out of your employees.

Leadership

4 Ways to Prevent Office Bullies

From conflict resolution to a healthy workplace policy, these tips will help you create a positive work environment.