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Apr 2024

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Improvement or Adaptability? You Need Bo...

Timothy Dean Smith, Leadership Speaker, Coach and Podcast Host

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Improvement and adaptability are our two most important abilities for survival. Just focusing on continuous performance improvement will not necessarily sustain an organization. Adapting to our everchanging world is important to remain relevant.

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Timothy Dean Smith
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