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Aug 2011
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27: Poor Case Learning

StrategyTraining.com & FirmsConsulting.com
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Oddly enough, very few candidates critically evaluate their learning styles before embarking on case training. To be fair, those who are weak at learning, present the most challenging cases for us. This podcast looks at the different stages of learning: 0 – learning how to receive, capture and apply feedback, 1 – learning the hard skills, 2 – learning the co ... Show More
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