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Leadership and Management: Specific Skills

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1) Is "who you know" always a bad thing in hiring or promotions in you view? Should it matter?

2) On the notion of "intimidation." This goes back to a dictatorial style of leadership (used to be called Theory X), "Do as I say, I am the boss."
Does this style really work anymore in this environment? Should it be used? If so, when?

3) Are there specific skills that you think are necessary for leaders to be successful leading across cultures?

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1. 'Who you know' can be a good thing for both sides. Sometimes it gets people in the door of a business and gives them access to training and skills they might not otherwise receive. The company also has access to people with known skills and values. The person who gets them the job will know the background and abilities of the person. For promotions, this is a little more uncomfortable in some ways, but having access to those in positions to help gain promotions, education, skills, can help both the ...

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