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April 25, 2017 The 4 Types of Organizational Politics By Michael Jarrett The woods, the weeds, the rocks, the high ground.

Government How a Macron Presidency Could Fuel More Nationalism in France by Douglas Webber If the political newcomer falters, Le Pen will have a stronger hand in 2022. Technology There Will Always Be Limits to How Creative a Computer Can Be by Tony McCaffrey And that's where humans will come in. Professional transitions How Stay-at-Home Parents Can Transition Back to Work by Dorie Clark Explain why you're applying for this job at this moment. Policy The World Needs a DARPA-Style Project to Prevent Pandemics by Tom Ridge, Dante Disparte Plagues don't recognize national borders. Mergers & acquisitions Prestigious Firms Make Riskier Acquisitions Than Other Firms by Mike Pfarrer, Jason T. Kiley, Jerayr Haleblian And investors aren't always enthusiastic about it.

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