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Big not always best

Gary Shewan

Gary Shewan

30 Apr 2024 1 min

The reference to the lack of a ‘healthy marketplace’ is key. I will admit in the past, when under pressure, I have calmed Exec and Audits with “Don’t worry it’s on Big Provider™️

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I wouldn’t do that now.

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