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10 things to look forward to in the next 10 years

Urgent optimism to drive the change we want to see.

– Isabel Serval, Foresight Strategist, Defence Digital, UK

The Hidden Pitfalls of Job Descriptions

An obstacle in the path of innovation.

– Alaa Hasan, Ministry of Education, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Project vs. Product Management: A Cultural Challenge?

Wrangling with a problem.

– Scott Stewart, Department of National Defence, Ottawa, Canada

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