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Jun 23
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The Hard Truth About Operational Excelle...

HUGH MACARTHUR, BAIN & COMPANY
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KKR's Co-Head of Global Private Equity and Partner reveals the rigorous, long-term discipline required to drive real operational improvements. 
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