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Treat people as if they are the most important person to
you at that moment.

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The Staff Mosaic—

Working Together

VALUE RESULTS FROM BUILDING A culture and skill set in which your
staff members complement each other’s strengths and offset each
other’s weaknesses. Your challenge as a manager is in the ability

to understand each member’s contribution, fit, and comfort level
within the group. Success occurs when the group members under-
stand those dynamics and collaborate successfully by themselves.
The workplace today is not necessarily a physical place. And
your workforce is no longer an easily identified group of people in

a single location. The people may come from around the world
and bring varied backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Nev-
ertheless, as a manager, your opportunity for success depends on
your ability to take those differences into account as you lead your
department or company.

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