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Paradoxical thinking for achieving mastery
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MGT 605
August 27, 2014
Jennifer Solis
Professor McGrath
Table of contents
1. Cover Page
2. Table of Contents
3. Major components a. Part 1 – Introduction/ Definition b. Part II – Provide an example of a company that demonstrates paradoxical thinking c. Part III– Discuss whether or not one can learn paradoxical thinking and discuss the reasons for your answer. d. Part IV –
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