Alan Weiss

AUGUST 11, 2019

When I visit any “big box” store that has self-checkout lanes, I find several store employees… helping people checkout, and often doing it for them. The lines move more slowly than the conventional cashier lines, and the staffing seems the same!

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MishTalk

APRIL 8, 2017

Please consider snips from Cars and Second Order Consequences by Benedict Evans. Benedict Evans, a blogger who works for a venture capital firm that invests in technology, has an interesting article on the shift to electric and self-driving vehicles. more…).

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 19, 2023

A model assessing their potential impact suggests manufacturers might flood the market with cheap goods, raise prices, or both.

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Martinka Consulting

AUGUST 14, 2019

The post The Goal of Independence and Unexpected Consequences appeared first on Martinka Consulting. “I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives. I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.” – Abraham Lincoln.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

A study found that when managers solicit ideas from employees, they often unconsciously take credit for them.

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Harvard Business

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A study of a landmark case against Microsoft found it didn’t necessarily lead to more competition or innovation.

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Harvard Business

AUGUST 12, 2022

How companies can avoid three common pitfalls.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Yale professor Nicholas Christakis maps society’s long-term recovery from the pandemic.

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LSA Global

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Can rewards and consequences play a role? Used correctly, rewards and consequences can play an important role in creating a high performance culture. Used incorrectly (think Wells Fargo sales scandal), rewards and consequences can create undesirable behaviors and outcomes. Your corporate culture exists by design or by default.

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Consulting Matters

JUNE 17, 2020

Holding people accountable for results is about providing the conditions for an employee to freely choose whether to meet or exceed expectations and experience the resulting consequences (positive or negative) of their choices. Are they clear that if the behavior continues what the consequences will be? Are the consequences logical?

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Henman Performance Executive

JULY 28, 2017

The post Faulty Risk-Taking: The Genesis of Unintended Consequences appeared first on Henman Performance Group. Apparently, the goal was to provide Rosolie the insider (pun intended) perspective of a snake’s digestive processes. Anacondas this size […].

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Consequently, leaders must understand the risks and challenges of this new technology and develop policies and practices to guide its usage. The use of generative AI promises to continue to grow rapidly. This article explains the areas of concern and offers guidance in addressing them.

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CaseInterview.com

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

When you make a decision, you and you alone have to live with the consequences. You have to live with the consequences of potentially being wrong. Deciders live with consequences. He doesn’t have to come up with a better idea. Being a decider is far more difficult. Deciders sometimes get fired for being wrong. Critics rarely do.

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Harvard Business

MAY 21, 2021

Reinforcement learning can lead you places you don’t want to go.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 19, 2021

A guide for entrepreneurs and investors.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In this article, the author digs in to the psychological and physiological reasons behind this tendency to draw disastrous conclusions and presents several ways to address it: 1) Reflect on how you learned to expect the worst; 2) Create ways to interrogate faulty data; 3) Learn to regulate amid your catastrophizing; 4) Separate fears rooted in reality (..)

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Henry DeVries

MAY 10, 2023

The 2023 Surgeon General's Advisory revealed that one in two Americans feel isolated and disconnected, with consequences as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes daily. Many of these are your prospects. Jamie Shibley has some helpful advice for this challenge.

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Seth Godin Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Dreams have consequences Hisham Matar Time passes, decisions are made, we face the consequences or enjoy the benefits. The consequences of demagoguery. A few books for this moment, about navigating our days, and the possibility of light. It bends toward justice. The Return , by Hisham Matar. The Last Policeman , by Ben Winters.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 5, 2024

But there are consequences for a lot of multitasking, and now you've heard many of them.” . “And all of your projects are late?” ” I asked a few more questions, and one person said, “You're a mind reader.” ” I smiled and said, “I wish.

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Seth Godin Blog

AUGUST 22, 2023

Childish, on the other hand, is living as if there are no consequences. Over time, we’ve gotten very good at meauring the long and short-term consequences of our actions. It’s the ability to see the world with fresh eyes and create magic. And good at ignoring them.

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Steve Shu Consulting

MAY 18, 2017

While heuristics can help with speed, sometimes we have the benefit of time to slow down to think about the consequences of potential biases and where the heuristics might lead us astray. But heurisrics should be audited for their benefits and shortcomings, especially if the consequences of an error are significant enough.

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MishTalk

JANUARY 11, 2016

Its extraordinary appeal — which could be followed by other cantons — is the latest unintended consequence of extraordinary steps taken by the Swiss central bank to weaken the strong franc, which is hitting export industries in the affluent Alpine economy. The canton calculates that the move will save SFr2.5m ($2.5m) a year.

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Kates Kesler

OCTOBER 9, 2012

Recently, The Wall Street Journal reported on how Procter & Gamble’s CEO is under scrutiny by investors and the board for a stalling turnaround effort. For me, one of the most thought-provoking parts of this story was reported nearly at its end. P&G’s Stumbles Put CEO On Hot Seat for Turnaround.

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 11, 2024

Leaders striving for a better workplace may suffer consequences In a recent post on LinkedIn from the Business & Management Consultants open group, a contributor posted, “A manager who challenges the boss and stands up for their team, despite risking their own career, is a true leader.”

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Steve Shu Consulting

JANUARY 18, 2023

How the questions are elicited can have different consequences. As an example, here are two ways of eliciting information from customers to evaluate a new product: On a scale of 1 to 10, to what extent would you consider X? On a scale of 1 to 10, to what extent would you change your current plans and consider X?

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CaseInterview.com

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This in turn causes a cascade of consequences, including excessive pessimism, imbalanced thinking, and lack of clarity. I don’t think I’ve ever made a good decision when I’m exhausted and it’s late at night. Fatigue clouds judgment. Fatigue causes hormones and brain neurotransmitters to fluctuate out of optimal ranges.

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Harvard Business

JULY 7, 2023

For businesses, technology has a variety of interconnected impacts including unintended consequences, data risks, and appropriateness of technological uses, as well as broader environmental concerns.

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Makarios Consulting

JANUARY 23, 2024

Why are they accepting consequences such as dissatisfied customers, lower revenue, and decreased productivity? However, if you refuse to make the necessary changes, the consequences to your business may be permanent. Why are they giving their tacit approval to mediocrity, rather than demanding excellence … starting with themselves?

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Consulting Matters

AUGUST 6, 2018

Ask anyone whose job was eliminated as a consequence of organizational change - and they will tell you how personal it felt! Changes that impact workflow and organizational structure affect more than process efficiency and the bottom-line. Why You Need to Listen to This Week's Podcast.

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Clarity Consultants

JANUARY 29, 2020

Failing to manage compliance training properly, as a result, can come with serious consequences. Often, there are strict rules regarding how often these courses must be completed and who must participate. The post Why eLearning Is the Perfect Solution for Compliance Training appeared first on Clarity Consultants - Training Development.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 14, 2023

This could lead to the displacement of human workers, which would have negative consequences for individuals and society, at least in the short run. This would have negative consequences for individuals who lose their jobs, as well as for society since rising unemployment can lead to financial instability and economic recession.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 27, 2023

And, finally, consider a hobby in which you can make consequence-free mistakes. Address any self-sabotaging behaviors, like failing to ask for help. Reduce the distractions caused by small-error worries with small actions that eliminate most of them.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 28, 2023

A consequence of our often never-ending to-do lists at work is the loss of camaraderie among coworkers. While productivity is important, the balance between task completion and taking the time to connect with your team is essential in avoiding burnout and making work more enjoyable.

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CaseInterview.com

APRIL 30, 2023

The challenge of minor problems is that there’s often no immediate consequence to ignoring them. If you only wait for a consequence before you act, you end up with a career, business, or life filled with major problems all the time. The key to a better life is to address problems early.

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MishTalk

JUNE 2, 2016

A year ago, Germany’s Green Party wanted to hold a vote on responsibility for the Ottoman massacres, a systematic expulsion … Continue reading →

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

By reviewing expert analyses of the disaster and analyzing data from AF447’s cockpit and flight data recorders, we found that AF447, and commercial aviation more generally, reveal how automation may have unanticipated, catastrophic consequences that, while unlikely, can emerge in extreme conditions. Automation on the Flight Deck.

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CaseInterview.com

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The consequences don’t occur immediately, but they do start accumulating. I see this with some new first year consultants. They stop learning. In a world that is continually changing, the moment you stop learning is the moment you stop growing. It’s a risky path. You’re not.

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