Julia Sloan

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Sloan, Julia.

Learning to think strategically / Julia Sloan.
p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-7506-7879-8 (alk. paper)

1. Strategic planning. I. Title.

HD30.28.S53 2006 658.4?012 dc22 2006040907

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ISBN 13: 978-0-7506-7879-7

ISBN 10: 0-7506-7879-8

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About the Author

Julia Sloan is a global executive development consultant working with leading international corporations operating in both...