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Management can be a force for good when done with the right mix of values, care, and competence. In this article, we offer a new definition for effective management<\/em>\u2014one that captures the fullness of what excellent management can offer. We believe that management is only truly effective if it is simultaneously equitable<\/strong>, sustainable<\/strong>, and results-driven<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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