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'I wasn't heard at meetings, so did something about it'

14 September 2023
Pamela Maynard, CEO of Avanade, shares her advice to get ahead at work

Pamela Maynard, CEO of global IT consultancy Avanade, shares her advice on how to get ahead at work, for our Paths to Success series.

Produced, filmed and edited by Dougal Shaw

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