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Aug 2022
33m 9s

218: Facilitate Effective and Inclusive ...

MAMIE KANFER STEWART
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Managers all over the world facilitate meetings every day, but how many managers facilitate meetings well? The goal of facilitating a meeting is to create a space so that everyone can participate effectively. This may not come naturally to some managers, but it’s a skill that anyone can master with the right tools. Today’s guest is Rae Ringel. Rae is an exec ... Show More
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