In the present climate of uncertainty, executives need to cut through the noise to see the signals and act upon them. In this livestream, Maximus Joint Managing Directors Vanessa Gavan and Brent Duffy talk to the requirement for senior leaders to obtain clarity quickly in this period of uncertainty. Our aim is to help you identify key issues to focus on, quickly assess options and make the decisions that count.
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