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Impact of Data Analytics in Consulting

Tom Spencer

“Data scientists, fast computers, and advanced software are replacing traditional decision-making processes and disrupting tried-and trusted traditional consulting methodologies, with Big Data being one of the main forces of disruption” ( Tras, 2015 ). 2015, August 28). 2015, August 4). (1) 2016, July 4).

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Are You Self-Sabotaging Your Web Site?

Chad Barr

And finally… the client who was in love with his methodologies and lengthy descriptions rather than concisely describing what’s in the clients’ best interest. © Chad Barr 2015. To my amazement, she was spending way too much time trying to explain her peculiar logic. All Rights Reserved.

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Retirement for Chicago Park District Employees, With Full Benefits: Age 58; Reflections on Chicago's Second Triple-Notch Bond Downgrade in Six Months

MishTalk

Based on the new Moody’s methodology, which uses more conservative assumptions, Chicago’s 2012 pension shortfall jumps nearly 90 percent, to $36 billion from $19 billion. billion in 2015 from $467 million in 2014. Under new Moody’s methodology, the underfunding for the state’s five state-run funds is set to approach $200 billion.

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Deconstructing and Debunking Shadowstats

MishTalk

79 at my local market in early 2015. 61 in 2015 while ShadowStats predicts that it should cost $2.64. Starting from the 2015 price and working backwards, the CPI predicts that it should have cost $.32 Starting from the 2015 price and working backwards, the CPI predicts that it should have cost $.32 percentage points.

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Friday Fusion: August 21, 2020

Tsavo Neal

My unique methodology has lead to over a dozen guest posts and podcast invitations — helping thousands of professionals improve their digital marketing. University of British Columbia – History 2010 – 2015. Tsavo Neal Consulting – Founder & Digital Marketing Consultant (OCT 2016 – PRESENT).

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The Most (and Least) Empathetic Companies, 2016

Harvard Business

Methodology. This year’s index builds on the methodology of last year’s. The top 10 companies in the Global Empathy Index 2015 increased in value more than twice as much as the bottom 10, and generated 50% more earnings (defined by market capitalization).

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The Brands That Make Customers Feel Respected

Harvard Business

Awareness is up over the past year, too: Consumer mentions of the brand increased by 270% from 2015. A bold move, and it paid off: At the end of 2015 REI reported a 9.3% A bold move, and it paid off: At the end of 2015 REI reported a 9.3% Here’s more detail on our methodology.). increase in revenue, to $2.4