Babe Ruth once said, “The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don’t play together, the club won’t be worth a dime.” That is a great quote which sticks in the mind long after you initially hear it. Today, almost every organization depends heavily on people outside of their traditional framework. Organizations must reply on a network of suppliers, partners, consultants, and others to succeed. That network, in times of emergency, becomes even more valuable for a variety of reasons. What can…
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