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Sense of urgency

Those familiar with change management will know that the key to changing organizations and individuals is to create a "sense of urgency". I’ve just experienced two very different approaches to getting me to change my behaviour.

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They need all the help they can get. Photo: US Navy

How to help Haitians

When disaster strikes, it's often hard to find the right words. When the disaster is in the form of an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale in Haiti, it's almost impossible.

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Harming or helping? Credit: EC/Echo/F. Bonamy

Does foreign aid do more harm than good?

Is foreign aid ineffective and counterproductive — or is it an essential source of finance for poor countries? Do rich countries need to reform their international trade and financial rules?

Business Spotlight 1/2010

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
Britain and the US: divided by culture?

BUSINESS SKILLS
Using internal consultants

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The language of trade fairs

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Taking a break from your job

Business Spotlight plus 1/2010

CULTURE CORNER
British vs US English: nothing in common?

TRANSLATION WORK
False friends: don’t be fooled!

BUSINESS SKILLS
On the phone: dealing with angry customers

The winner of our Business Spotlight plus 6/2009 competition is Dennis Broedel, from Berlin.

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