A Pragmatic Guide to Competency
A PRAGMATIC GUIDE TO COMPETENCY
Tools, Frameworks and Assessment
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A PRAGMATIC GUIDE TO COMPETENCY
Tools, Frameworks and Assessment
Jon Holt and Simon Perry
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