Say no to strangers
British readers with long memories will probably recognize that this chapter title is also the title of a 1981 short public information film (BFI, 2021) to warn children of contact with strangers (as well as many other similar short films dating back to the 1950s). This chapter is of course nothing to do with that but nevertheless the phrase symbolizes the mindset we are seeking to master. We are travelling on the road to strategic, so we are anticipating that the nature of our work is likely to be morphing from advisory and tactical, to strategic. By nature, strategic activity is longer-term activity. It does not generally require or entertain frequent tactical interruptions. This chapter is in part about avoiding certain ...
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