Learning Outcomes At the end of the entire course, this is what I’m hoping you will all have to take back with you: • The first, is a set of tools for applying business design to challenges you face in Africa, either for your new business or for the business you currently work for. Most of all, this is a challenge facing most businesses in the U.S. As leaders, if you can put some of these tools into action, it will get you ahead of your competition. • Designing in teams. This is the hardest part for everyone. It is the KEY challenge for leaders. My hope is that you experience enough ...

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