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		<title>Hard Conversations</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:29:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shaun Killian</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can you be a more effective leader in 2010 than in 2009? If you learn how to hold hard but powerful conversations, the answer is a resounding yes! Sometimes it is hard to find the time to talk to people, and some conversations can be decidedly unpleasant. However, your words (or lack of them) can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Six Essential Adult Learning Principles</title>
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		<title>Why Slashing Your Training Budget Can Be A Good Thing</title>
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		<title>Demystifying Organizational Culture</title>
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		<dc:creator>Shaun Killian</dc:creator>
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		<title>The Top Three Ways to Retain Great Staff In Tough Times</title>
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		<title>How Much Should You Spend on Training?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:55:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shaun Killian</dc:creator>
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