Techniques for Effective Prioritisation
Gut feeling may be a valid basis for making decisions about your personal life but a more objective and rigorous approach is needed within R&D
Gut feeling may be a valid basis for making decisions about your personal life but a more objective and rigorous approach is needed within R&D
Rick is a Visiting Professor of Innovation for University of Cambridge and Cranfield University
Dr Joe de Sousa is Senior Leader, Non-Executive Director and Consultant at Melhor Consulting
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