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Sometimes, saying “no” to a boss or client is unavoidable — but it doesn’t have to feel like a career risk. The latest Manage This! unpacks the art of turning down requests with confidence, clarity and tact.

What can you do when your working style clashes with your manager's? Associate professor Maja Djikic offers tips on how to improve the relationship, and when to accept things just won't change.

Tech companies claim they make acquisitions to bring in great people, but acquisitions also eliminate competitors that hire highly trained engineers, new research suggests.

It can be awkward when a mentor/mentee relationship flails. But your time — and theirs — is still valuable. Here are four tips to repair, or disengage, from the relationship.

When it comes to convincing people to do something, it's time to throw out the old playbook. Instead, focus on ethics and long-term relationships.

Mentorship and sponsorship are powerful opportunities, not to be taken lightly. To truly support your mentee and make the relationship meaningful, consider these factors.

Performance reviews don't really encourage better work. For managers looking to help their teams improve, they should explore the new Feedforward model.

What does it take to ascend the executive ranks? Managers looking to crack the corner office should start developing these skills now.