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Drones Help New Industries Take Flight

Tom Spencer

This post explores three areas where drones are currently being used, the data they generate, and how they are being used to increase efficiency and maximise profits. Drones are a useful tool for farmers, and the agricultural drone market is expected to be worth $1 billion by 2024 ( Margaritoff, 2018 ). Agriculture.

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Holiday Human-Capital Culling Could Cost

Harmonious Workplaces

Strategic Planning: Hiring before the end of the year can contribute to strategic planning, allowing for a more effective allocation of budget and resources for the coming year. Moreover, suppose your organization plans to make changes in the new year, such as a new CRM or ERP system, a new set of operational processes, or a merger.

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How to Solve Your Talent Challenge (Creatively)

Organizational Talent Consulting

At BASF, chemical production sites are highly interlinked product flows resulting in efficient uses of resources. BASF reports that the results are higher product yields and resource conservation. At these verbund sites, production, energy, logistics, and site infrastructure are integrated. References. BASF at a glance.

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3 Steps to Cultivate an Innovation Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

The proven benefits of innovation include: increased competitive advantage improved operational productivity reduced costs and increased revenue improved commercial value enhanced problem-solving One modern innovation that is impressive to watch is SpaceX's reusable Falcon 9 (watch the video below). This culture highlights coming in first.

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Every Organizational Function Needs to Work on Digital Transformation - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM GARTNER

Harvard Business

Digital business reached a tipping point in 2018 as organizations scaled their digital capabilities. Other enterprises and their functions are looking to leverage technology to optimize and augment existing operations. Transform Your Digital Future with Gartner’s Top C-Suite Insights for 2018-19.

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Oil’s Boom-and-Bust Cycle May Be Over. Here’s Why

Harvard Business

could become the world’s largest oil producer in 2018, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia. output comes from fracking operations that have cut costs dramatically since slumping prices in 2014 forced dozens of companies into bankruptcy. These increasingly efficient survivors now represent half of U.S. The soaring U.S.

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What's Servant Leadership?

Organizational Talent Consulting

Businesses need leaders able to take action amid economic uncertainty and operate effectively in a digital workplace with a diverse workforce. 7 Dimensions of Servant Leadership Like the operating system on your phone, the leader's inner game values and virtues moderate leadership effectiveness. References Alba, R. Bass, B.