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Twitter’s billionaire owner may think his tactics will leave him with committed employees. The evidence suggests otherwise, says André Spicer of the Cass Business School at City, University of London 
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The tech company is struggling to retain workers after Musk demanded employees sign a pledge to work ‘long hours at high intensity’
Graham Watson's insight:
In a week where it's difficult to decide whether Elon Musk or Cristiano Ronaldo is the bigger egotist, it's worth reflecting on the management style of Elon Musk and the implications of that for worker motivation.
Or not, given that his latest e-mail demanding 'loyalty' appears to have triggered a wave of resignations, and has seen Twitter close its offices until next Monday, or it is able to find a workforce, which ever is the sooner.
In fact, such has been the response to Musk's e-mail it would have been preferable for him to keep the offices closed until Tuesday, if only to allow Twitter staff to say "see you next Tuesday" - which sounds like the ideal sign off when speaking to their new boss.
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Tesla and SpaceX history showed how hard-edged the CEO could be. At Twitter, this pattern has proved disastrous
Graham Watson's insight:
Another article looking at Elon Musk's management style and its effect upon Twitter, arguing that what's currently happening could have been forecast, given his previous behaviours at Tesla and SpaceX.
However, the evident clash of cultures involved has meant that whereas his previous employees have generally learnt to tolerate his impulsive management style, that's not happening at Twitter.
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More on Elon Musk's management style - if you can even call it that - and why it's likely to be unproductive.