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Mar 2022
12m 8s

Pro Tips for Data-Driven Decision Making

PROJECT MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
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Project leaders make decisions on a nearly non-stop basis. But they also have access to a wealth of information that can help them make the right call. We discuss this with: Reuben Oshomah, PMP, regional director, West Africa, Avanti Communications, Lagos: He talks through what kinds of information project leaders should consult, and the role team members a ... Show More
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