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Our Physical World Has Changed: Augmented Reality in Tourism

Tom Spencer

Augmented reality operates by transforming data and analytics into information and images which are overlaid on the real world. In 2013, Volkswagen debuted the MARTA App (Mobile Augmented Reality Technical Assistance) which gives technicians step-by-step repair instructions. Reading Time: 3 minutes. Augmented Reality and Strategy.

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Leadership Development Should Focus on Experiments

Harvard Business

Leadership development represents a huge and growing investment for most organizations. Industry research, for example, shows that companies spent more than $24 billion on leadership and management training worldwide in 2013, an increase of 15% from 2012. product pricing, operational efficiency, customer service, etc.). .”

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What is digital currency?

Tom Spencer

In contrast, a digital currency can operate on a peer-to-peer network that allows a buyer to settle a transaction directly with a seller without a financial intermediary. These included DigiCash (1989 – 1998), e-gold (1996 – 2009), and Liberty Reserve (2006 – 2013).

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Oliver Wyman interview preparation: the inside story

Management Consulted

After building a successful model in financial services, Oliver Wyman expanded to offer pure strategy consulting services to non-financial services groups and now has 2 internal divisions that operate relatively independently. Strategic Information Technology and Operations. Oliver Wyman became own firm again. Mercer buys Oliver Wyman.

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Healthcare Paradigm Shift: Emphasis on Outpatient Care

Tom Spencer

The American Hospital Association (AHA) reported that outpatient visits increased more than 1% per year since 2013 , while inpatient admissions decreased approximately 2% per year over the same period of time. Hospital Admissions Continued to Fall in 2013, Outpatient Visits Rise.” Image: Pexels. References: Robeznieks, Andis.

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People vs. Machines: Technology and the Future of Work

Tom Spencer

by Tom Spencer on January 7, 2013 · 4 comments  ·  Image Source. The ‘e’ in e-commerce has become superfluous – and one doubts this development is nearing a plateau. It gives us reason to believe that business – essentially, the exchange of goods and services for value – operates to serve human interests.

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3 Steps to Cultivate an Innovation Culture

Organizational Talent Consulting

An innovation culture supports beliefs and feelings about the importance of innovation, as well as habits that encourage research and development. This culture emphasizes efficient, reliable, and cost-effective performance. Culture is the one thing that impacts everything. This culture highlights coming in first. Kogan Page, Limited.

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