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Why Keeping Calm And Looking Inward Is The Key To Conflict Resolution

Why Keeping Calm And Looking Inward Is The Key To Conflict Resolution

by Stephen Koppekin | Nov 14, 2017 | Business, Employee Engagement, Stephen Koppekin, Workplace Policies

Within any group of people who cooperate over long periods of time, some amount of conflict is bound to spring up. An agreement to collaborate on work assignments or live with a spouse is often interspersed with a bit of disagreement along the way. Most of us realize...
Patience: The Super Skill That Will Help You at Work

Patience: The Super Skill That Will Help You at Work

by Stephen Koppekin | Dec 7, 2016 | Business, Consulting, Entrepreneurship

Patience is a virtue. This simple platitude has been around a long time to remind all of us of the importance of being patient. This trait is especially valuable at work when you may encounter any number of frustrations or setbacks. Losing your temper or rushing a...
The Dark Side of Progressive Management Techniques

The Dark Side of Progressive Management Techniques

by Stephen Koppekin | Dec 2, 2016 | Business, Consulting, Employee Engagement, Workplace Policies

In the past, employees have been trained to respond to a more direct, traditional style of management, where whatever the boss says should be followed. However, modern management philosophy has introduced the progressive style, which seeks to balance the power in the...

The Right Way to Deal with Challenging Employees

by Stephen Koppekin | Aug 17, 2016 | Business, Consulting, Entrepreneurship, Labor Laws, Stephen Koppekin

As managers and team leaders, we’ve all been there. We recruit the brightest and talented members of the applicant pool. We spend time and resources to train them effectively. We assume we’ve assembled a great team. But then it happens. The employee you envisioned as...

Stephen Koppekin is the founder and CEO of Koppekin Consulting, Inc. An experienced former executive who spent decades overseeing industrial relations and workplace safety for major businesses in the entertainment industry, Stephen started his own independent consulting business shortly after retiring. He uses 43 years of experience in labor and employment, during which time he worked at two major entertainment corporations and in government agency National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), to support a diverse client set.

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