Everyone is looking for fresh ideas on how to manage through the recession. So over the past three months we sought insights through BusinessWeek's Market Advisory Board, a volunteer panel of readers, and our Man-agementIQ blog. More than 350 people responded. While the downturn hasrnforced many to cut back, it has also spurred experimentation and innovation. Here's a selection of proposals from readers:rn"At Walt Disney, often the younger employees coming out of college have a lot of knowledge about new computer programs and technological advances. So we have a mentor-ship program that goes both ways. More seasoned veterans mentor the younger workforce, and the kids out of college teach people who have been out of school for a long time how to use the latest versions of programs like SketchUp, arn3-D sketching software for design, as effectively as possible. As you hit tough economic times, it's even more important for the entire workforce to be up on the most current and efficient technologies."
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