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Does your organisation suffer from managerial ventriloquism?
22nd April 2024 by Karen Smart
In business there is an undesirable thing called managerial ventriloquism. It is when managers talk for their team or their…
AoEC Faculty and Head of Consultancy
Karen is the go-to person for organisations who wish to use coaching to generate positive change and business performance. She has a wealth of experience in supporting organisations to embrace coaching and coaching skills. Recent sector experience includes the following; financial services, professions, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, entertainment, public sector, utilities and SMEs.
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