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Nov 2023
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397: Period case studies (Strategy Skill...

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For this episode, let's revisit one of Strategy Skills classics where we discuss a special type of case study called a period case study which is significantly harder to do, but incredibly useful.

Most consultants prefer case studying the latest and greatest fad, which is extremely misleading, as explained in this podcast.

Click here to see the full study and here to see the merger study and market entry study.

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