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The self-defeating operator
10
Jul
Doingcause cause and effect, contractors, double-loop learning

The self-defeating operator

When a project is in trouble, the first thing some operators do is blame the contractor. Perceived causes Perceived causes If a project is running late, has issues with build…

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