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BUILDING BUSINESS SKILLS
Cover Story Thought Leaders Best Practice Tech 2020
John D’ Arcy on expanding the boundaries of STEM education at The Open University. Page 12
Have we forgotten why the economy matters? Angela McGowan, Director CBI in Northern Ireland. Page 30
In 2017 mediation will save business £ 2.8 billion, says Dorcas Crawford, Edwards & Co. Page 38
Could an insect burger be your dinner of the future?, asks Emily McDaid from TechWatch. Page 52
HELP US CELEBRATE NORTHERN IRELAND’ S FAMILY BUSINESSES Online nominations. Details p20
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