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Cybersecurity 101: How to defend against cyber-attacks

Tom Spencer

Large organisations use technology to store data for accessibility and efficiency but because of this, can be brought to their knees and resort to using pen and paper after a deadly cyber-attack. All organisations should run on secure operating systems, at least Windows 10. Common Methods of Cyber-Attack. Zero-day exploits.

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Transformational Leadership: Changing Culture to Fuel Financial Success

Organizational Talent Consulting

The purpose includes creating value for customers, investing in employees, dealing fairly with suppliers, and supporting the communities where corporations operate. Leaders must be able to operate both within and upon the organization's culture. It is easy to focus on the things that are visible to describe an organization's culture.

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Robot Taxis Starting 2016 in Japan; Self-Driving Trucks on German Autobahn; Millions of Truck and Taxi Driver Jobs will Vanish in US by 2025

MishTalk

Autonomous taxis will operate in test mode next year with a goal of full production by 2020. on Thursday said they will start experimenting with unmanned taxi service beginning in 2016. It's just a test, but it won't take five years for live operation. Daimler says autonomous trucks improve efficiency and cut carbon emissions.

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If Retailers Want to Compete with Amazon, They Should Use Their Tax Savings to Raise Wages

Harvard Business

I believe the smartest choice — one that will help them compete against online retailers like Amazon — is to create a better experience for customers and to achieve operational excellence in stores. There were 662 bankruptcy filings in retail, according to bankruptcydata.com, up 30% from 2016.

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Is AI the Solution for the Banking Sector? (Part 2: Solution)

Tom Spencer

Taking Uber as an example, the company first identified expensive taxi/limo fares (problem) and aimed to use a GPS enabled smart phone app to connect drivers with riders more efficiently (solution). While many banks have introduced new technologies, they have done so partly to increase efficiencies, reduce headcount, and save costs.

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Finding Surprising Success by Supporting Interesting Failure

Organizational Talent Consulting

Organizations desire certainty, success, and efficiency, and it is uncertainty, failure, and inefficiency that are sources of innovation. Training is an effective tool leaders can use to set expectations and reinforce desired behaviors by removing the negative consequences associated with taking risks. Practice patience. Kouzes, J., &

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Performance Improvement and the Evolution of Consulting

Effective Managers

According to the latest research from 2016, as much as 78% of the global management consulting spend is within the boundaries of North America and Europe. There are huge efficiencies that can be had. Alternatively a consultant with ISO 20700 Checklist training has demonstrated their commitment to management consulting as a profession.