Overall Observations

 As the course comes to a close I've come to the conclusion that I operate more strategically than I initially thought, but there are also areas where I can improve. I'm eager to take back what I've learned and apply it to my organization. I'm fortunate that our senior leadership respects our HR department and so I'm confident they will also be willing to hear what I have to say. Some of the items discussed in the book I didn't realize were an area that HR delved in, but I now see that HR's grasp is much wider than I initially thought. 

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