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Humour can make you a better workplace leader, if you use it properly – here’s how

Written by Nilupama Wijewardena, Lecturer, College of Business and Law, RMIT University

When asked to describe an ideal organisational leader, many people might be inclined to use quite serious adjectives such as solemn, determined or results-oriented.

Yet one trait is not only often overlooked, but also essential for managers.

Humour – whether it manifests as a funny anecdote, joke, performance or witty...

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Humour can make you a better workplace leader, if you use it properly – here’s how

After the Market’s Rollercoaster Year, It’s Time to Bring Back “Boring” Stock’s

Apptio Rolls Out FinOps Suite to Boost Financial Visibility and Cloud Efficiency for Australian Organisations

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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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What`s the Importance of a Good Supplier Relationship Management

How to Find Your Next Car for Your Business

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