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Mar 2021
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#201 How to learn at work

THE SQUIGGLY CAREER
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Whatever we do and wherever we work, learning is now the job for all of us. Working out what we want to learn and how to start, stay learning and make it stick isn't easy! In this week's Squiggly Careers episode, Helen and Sarah talk about a framework to help you focus and plan your learning and lots of ideas for action to make learning easier and more of yo ... Show More
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