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October 29th 2013

5th International Conference, Madrid: Strategy in a Changing World – Rt. Hon Michael Portillo

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A closing summary of our 2013 international conference provided by conference chairman the Rt. Hon Michael Portillo. Reflecting upon the conference, Portillo summarised and guided the audience through all aspects of the two-day event including the individual keynote addresses and practitioner responses.

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