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Research: Why We Choose the Hard Way to Do Tedious Tasks

Harvard Business

Research shows this happens due to “entrenchment,” where repeating an activity blocks consideration of better options and makes you more likely to keep doing it. By adopting strategies to prevent entrenchment, individuals and organizations can increase employee satisfaction and efficiency.

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Use ChatGPT to Boost Your Productivity as a Consultant

Successful Independent Consulting

Image generated by AI using a free version of Canva Of course you’ve heard of ChatGPT but are you using it to work smarter and more efficiently yet? This article was written by ChatGPT using the transcript of the roundtable, but it was lightly edited. Like I did for this article!) If not, you should be!

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Research: Leaders Undervalue Creative Work from AI-Managed Teams

Harvard Business

Because of AI’s ability to learn from vast amounts of data and maximize efficiency, companies have predicted that humans working with it will be able to free up their time and expand their creative efforts, thereby driving greater innovation.

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The Social Cost of Algorithmic Management

Harvard Business

To achieve efficiencies and reduce costs, more and more companies are managing their employees by algorithm. In this article, the authors present some of the first research findings concerning the effects of algorithmic management on workplace dynamics.

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How to Tame Uncertainty of Research and Development: Tips on Managing R&D Projects

Epicflow

Read the article to find out how to cope with the uncertainty in R&D projects and increase the chances of achieving desired outcomes. Research and development projects involve the process of discovering new ideas, technologies, and solutions to create new products (or services) or improve existing ones.

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Cornerstone Research Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

CORNERSTONE RESEARCH. Ranked at #8 in the Vault Consulting Top 50, Cornerstone Research may just be the most interesting consulting firm you’ve never heard of. Cornerstone Research has been around for over 25 years, and has steadily risen in the consulting rankings ever since. CORNERSTONE RESEARCH KEY STATS.

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Real-World Examples of AI in Management Consulting

Tom Spencer

This article will explore some of the most notable examples of AI in consulting, including its use in market research, strategy development, and operational optimisation. Market Research One of the most significant applications of AI in consulting is in the area of market research.