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Mar 2024
36m 40s

#389 How to present an idea

THE SQUIGGLY CAREER
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How to present an idea so it makes sense to other people, and has the best possible chance to shine and stick. This week Helen and Sarah explore some different strategies for presenting ideas at work. Whether it's a small idea to improve a process or a big idea to do something differently, how we share our ideas makes a difference to their impact. They discu ... Show More
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