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Chapter 27: A Different Approach
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2024-10-29 19:42:56"The Essence of Strategy is choosing what not to do."
-Prof Michael Porter-
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Eva was heading to her nail appointment in the afternoon. Stefan was busy with work that day so she came there with the driver and when she stepped inside the nail salon, she saw a familiar face over there who was getting her nail done as well.
“You, I think I have seen you before.” Eva stated as she sat down next to the woman after talking to the nail technician about the style she wanted.
“Yes, I’m Madeline, the intern at Trident. We have met before.” The woman replied.
“Ah, yes, I remember our first encounter. What are you doing here at this hour? Aren’t you supposed to be at work?” She asked.
“I actually have hybrid shift. Some days I work from office some days I work remotely. Today I work remotely and I have finished everything I need to do, so I came here.” Madelin
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