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But in too many cases the team has been defined through exclusion of women. This simply has to stop – both for altruistic and pragmatic reasons. I like to think I am as altruistic as the next person but my motives are essentially pragmatic. Organisations with high levels of what can be termed as ‘social capital’ are more effective, both in their performance and ability to retain their highly skilled personnel much longer.
— David Morrison
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "But in too many cases the team has been defined through exclusion of women. This simply has to stop – both for altruistic and pragmatic reasons. I like to think I am as altruistic as the next person but my motives are essentially pragmatic. Organisations with high levels of what can be termed as ‘social capital’ are more effective, both in their performance and ability to retain their highly skilled personnel much longer." in the context of "" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About David Morrison
Lieutenant General David Lindsay Morrison AO (born 24 May 1956) was a senior officer in the Australian Army, who served as Chief of Army from 25 June 2011 to 15 May 2015.
About David Morrison
Lieutenant General David Lindsay Morrison AO (born 24 May 1956) was a senior officer in the Australian Army, who served as Chief of Army from 25 June 2011 to 15 May 2015.
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