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THOUGHT LEADER: Maria Thompson, Global Innovation Framework Director, ITW

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November 01, 2016 Strategy Execution Leadership Lean Manufacturing Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing

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LONG ARTICLE: What Can Organization Leaders Do to Create & Manage Culture Change?

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