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I want to add a few comments.<\/p>\n

Which works better, in your experience?<\/p>\n

A pat on the back or a kick in the butt?<\/h4>\n

If I\u2019ve tickled your interest, you can learn more in the e-learning course Improving staff performance.<\/a><\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I want to add a few comments. Which works better, in your experience? A pat on the back or a kick in the butt? If I\u2019ve tickled your interest, you can learn more in the e-learning course Improving staff performance. 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