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It's a complex and fast-evolving world. We're navigating a post-COVID environment, rising geopolitical tensions, disruptive technologies like generative AI, and a workforce that's increasingly asserting control over how they want to be managed. We're talking about leadership styles — what works, what doesn't, and what needs to change. Lance Alexander speaks with Kirsty Poltock, Country Manager at Robert Walters Singapore.
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