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David Powell: Team Building in the Asian Pacific

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August 25, 2020

Listen to David as he joins the show to share stories and insights from his deep involvement in the evolution of the Team Building Industry in South East Asia over the last 25 years.
David Powell is the Managing Director of Asia Ability Creative Team Building based in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. He has successfully designed and conducted numerous training workshops including leadership skills, leadership development, team leading, team development, conflict management, and many others.

" It’s about finding the right balance of what we do with people and different teams."
- David Powell

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