Pragmatism in Practice

Jan 28 2025 72 ep. 31 mins 354
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Pragmatism in Practice addresses the challenges facing today’s digital leaders and gives practical approaches to overcoming them. We have candid conversations with a range of inspiring change-makers who share stories of becoming a modern digital business. 334660

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