Brutal Honesty – How far can it go? 

Brutal Honesty – How far can it go? 

Most people avoid conflict. It’s anti-social. However, sometimes this gets in the way of making good business decisions.

This month’s InFocus features a recent interview with Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates a top hedge fund, on driving honesty in organisations.

 

Bridgewater Associates’ founder insists on brutal honesty | Can you survive? 

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