The EC wheel: What do you think about it?

ByCristina Puig
November 14, 2018. ECEC is conducting a survey to learn more about the use, added value and shortfalls of the EC Wheel. The survey is in English and it only takes about 4 minutes to respond. If you have used the EC Wheel (either in English or French; the printed or the on-line version), we would like to hear your comments and feedback. Please complete our questionnaire here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CBBRWSM.
Thank you for your time and cooperation.   

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