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April 11, 2012
Management by Design: Beware of pitfalls with cross training
By CLIVE SHEARER
Special to the Journal
Special to the Journal
Cross training has several benefits. It keeps people interested and broadens their knowledge by having them learn multiple facets of the job. It can also make an organization more efficient and productive. Most management gurus encourage this practice.
But is it all good? Could there be a dark side to cross training?
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