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StrategyDriven Podcast Episode 14 - The Devil’s Advocate

April 1st, 2008

StrategyDriven Podcasts focus on the tools and techniques executives and managers can use to improve their organization’s alignment and accountability to ultimately achieve better results. These podcasts elaborate on the best practice and warning flag posts on the StrategyDriven website.

Episode 14 - The Devil’s Advocate elaborates on Strategic Analysis Best Practice 2 - advocatus diaboli, The Devil’s Advocate. This discussion…

defines what a Devil’s Advocate is
explains how the contrarian helps prevent group think
describes the critical qualities, responsibilities, and actions of the Devil’s Advocate

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Howard T. Dickens Jr. is Vice President of P Enterprises and co-Host of the StrategyDriven Podcast. A dynamic public speaker, facilitator, and training consultant, he has shared his insights with hundreds of executives and managers at all organizational levels; helping them develop motivational leadership behaviors, cultural competence, and the ability to manage workplace conflict. To read Howard’s complete biography, click here.

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