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Internet has given us unprecedented access to content that has made
even the most innocuous among us potential targets for scandal.
Nowhere is this more prevalent than in the workplace, where the
slightest misstep or lapse in judgement can become a viral video or
story faster than the one-cup coffeemaker can brew your morning cup.
Recently, we’ve been sharing such stories that have included New
Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s traffic scandal, allegations of
abuse of power by a Texas grand jury against Governor Rick Perry, and
Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice being dismissed from his contract
for abusing his girlfriend in the elevator of a casino. These have
been some of the most public workplace scandals to date, but there
are countless others that occur, often because there is a lack of
skill on the part of management in dealing with situations when they
go awry.
There are many reasons why leaders in the workplace make bad
decisions, but there is also much that can be done to educate those
in power so they can have a positive influence on those they manage.
Choosing the proper employees, keeping the lines of communication
open, and avoiding hidden agendas are a few ways leaders can avoid
scandal, and keep their charges from creating difficult situations
that can potentially become social media fodder.
Coggno can help anyone in a management role improve decision-making
skills with online training resources that will help avoid the common
traps that trip up so many in the corporate world. If you’ve never
considered online training, there is no better time than the present
to give it a try. It beats becoming a viral Facebook story or a
hashtag on Twitter.
Be sure to
watch for the next piece of Contributing Wisdom in October!
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