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Don’t drive the sleigh on your own: 5 tested management tips for surviving Christmas like a boss

Written by Candice Harris, Professor of Management, Auckland University of Technology

Let’s face it: as well as sparkly and bright, the coming of Christmas can feel daunting, overwhelming and exhausting.

In the workplace, the tenets of good leadership help build a culture of positivity, resilience and cooperation. At home during the festive season, the same approaches can also help.

We share our top five tips,...

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Don’t drive the sleigh on your own: 5 tested management tips for surviving Christmas like a boss

Halving the fuel excise is smart politics, but flawed policy

Why does chocolate cost so much this Easter, when cocoa’s price is at a 3-year low?

‘Drive-off’ fuel thefts cost $80 million even before the war – and they’re heading up

War could add an extra 5% to prices in Australia – but there’s one sector that shields the economy

Compulsory super is higher than ever at 12%. But cutting it would hurt low-paid workers most

A crucial meeting aims to remake the WTO to fit the new global order

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Twitter vs Threads: Who will win?

Tips For Designing Your Own Home

add bars to the window dressing and make them legally binding

How to Apply for More Jobs in Less Time Using AI Automation

Why Middle Australia Is Quietly Driving the Shift Away From Car Ownership

Launchd Acquires WeAreTENZING as ANZ Creator Economy Spend Nears $1 Billion

Time to punch above our weight and stop shadowboxing on AI

Colter Bay Capital Launches as Australia’s Newest Institutional Private Credit Fund

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