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How to Solve Complex Problems by Not Focusing on Them

Jim Schreier Posted on June 9, 2019 Posted in Facilitation, Strategic Exploration Tools
How to Solve Complex Problems by Not Focusing on Them

https://www.fastcompany.com/90237319/how-to-solve-complex-problems-by-not-focusing-on-them

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