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Release Date: 02/04/2021
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info_outlineThis week, O2 CEO Mark Evans talks with England Rugby Head Coach about building high performing teams.
You can watch the full interview on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbv7ww3wNZk
View all the Blue Door Expo content on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2elvLolPKfz1cgGuasaGjA
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This week's guests:
- Mark Evans - CEO, O2
- Eddie Jones - Men's Head Coach, England Rugby