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|Articles|May 1, 2006

Cross-training: burden or benefit?

In a recent survey, 54 percent of team members felt cross-training was beneficial.

In a recent survey, 54 percent of team members felt cross-training was beneficial. Here's more:

Does your practice attempt to cross-train?

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