On the Spot: Data or gut?

19 November 2013 -

Professional Manager asks experts if they depend on gut feeling or figures

We quizzed managers on whether they rely on numbers and facts to make a management decision, or go with their gut instinct instead.

CMI’s chief executive Ann Francke gave us her insight, alongside Glenn Atkins and Tamsine O’Riordan

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