Tittle-tattle is vital
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Tittle-tattle is vital

Alan Parrish Former nurse

Gossip can be a good way of passing on information, but beware of mischief makers, says Alan Parrish

To function effectively in an organisation you have to understand the way it ticks, and this includes the role of informal and formal networks. Gossip is one of the most important ways of networking at all levels.

Nursing Standard. 22, 51, 28-28. doi: 10.7748/ns.22.51.28.s33

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