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Nov 2023
35m 48s

#372 How to think strategically

THE SQUIGGLY CAREER
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This week, Helen and Sarah are talking about strategic thinking - what it means, why it matters and how you can develop the skill at work. They discuss some useful strategic questions that you can apply to your career and some tried and tested frameworks that can help you zoom out and structure your thinking.


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