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Great Companies Obsess Over Productivity, Not Efficiency

Harvard Business

Business leaders often think of “efficiency” and “productivity” as synonyms, two sides of the same coin. When it comes to strategy, however, efficiency and productivity are very different. Efficiency is about doing the same with less. Productivity is about doing more with the same.

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Impact of Data Analytics in Consulting

Tom Spencer

“Data scientists, fast computers, and advanced software are replacing traditional decision-making processes and disrupting tried-and trusted traditional consulting methodologies, with Big Data being one of the main forces of disruption” ( Tras, 2015 ). 2015, August 28). 2015, August 4). (1) 2016, July 4).

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Eight Tech trends of 2015

freshminds

Technology is constantly influencing the way that businesses run in 2015. So let's deconstruct the Tech trends of 2015. Facebook ads and Google Adwords are big players for funnelling the products and services of the internet to potential customers. 1) Dimensional Marketing. 2) Chief Integration Officers (CIOs).

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How to Activate Team Creativity and Innovation

Organizational Talent Consulting

Organizations searching for efficiency tend to hire and promote employees who conform to group norms and encourage unity. Evidence suggests that a servant leadership style improves employee productivity and creativity. According to US Department of Labor statistics from 2017, 47% of the workforce in the United States is women.

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Sustainable Aviation: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

Tom Spencer

While electric vehicles are already replacing conventional automobiles, no electric aircraft is ready for large scale commercial production that can usher in a sustainable revolution in aerospace. Companies such as GE Aviation and Safran are working on improving engine efficiency in order to reduce emissions. Chemical Innovations.

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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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Do Your Customers Actually Want a “Smart” Version of Your Product?

Harvard Business

Our products work with apps or without apps. In 2012, an estimate of a trillion internet-connected devices (by 2015!) In our minds, the whole package was a tremendous leap forward in terms of efficiency, convenience, and comfort. What Customers Actually Did With Smart Products. I know because I’ve been there.