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Institutionalizing the Edge
How rebuilding Combat Hunter shaped the philosophy behind Left of Bang
 • Patrick Van Horne
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Projects as the Engine of Change
Five points where leaders turn deliverables into behavioral shifts
 • Patrick Van Horne
Rehearsing the Evacuation Before You Need It
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The Capability Behind the Capability, the Parking Prophet, Extremes & More
Profiles in Preparedness #59
 • Patrick Van Horne
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Profiles in Preparedness #58
 • Patrick Van Horne
Projects Are the Proving Ground
Building the capacity to deliver when it matters most
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