DBA Member Forum | How ambition shapes our lives
In August we were joined by Hugo Brooks, author of Ambition: Redefining Success for a Restless Age.
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Exploring the power of design in turbulent times, the conference will examine how Design and Innovation Management are helping organisations large and small make fundamental changes in the way they deliver value.
To benefit from a 10% DBA member discount to attend the conference from 28 to 30 March 2023, DBA Members can login in here for more details and to access a special booking code.
Further details about the conference can be found here.
In August we were joined by Hugo Brooks, author of Ambition: Redefining Success for a Restless Age.
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