I was traveling in the days immediately following Oct. 7, 2023, and consequently had my TA teaching my doctoral research methods class that week. When I returned the following week, I started the ...

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Ang Brennan is head of learning and talent at Insights. Research conducted among hybrid teams shows that one-third of U.S. hybrid workers would like more one-on-one time with their managers to get ...

Author, attorney, and conversation expert Jefferson Fisher helps us understand how to approach and engage in conflict. If you said “not well,” let conversation expert Jefferson Fisher offer you ...

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It’s trickier than ever for teachers to manage class discussions of divisive topics—but it’s also crucial for students to learn and practice how to disagree respectfully, logically, and productively.

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