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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 ). Globally, investment by consulting firms into analytics increased to $43 billion in 2017.

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The Hidden Costs of Initial Coin Offerings

Harvard Business

Blockchain startups raised over $5 billion in 2017 through ICOs and over $12 billion through the first three quarters of 2018. The average amount of capital raised by a Blockchain project through an ICO in 2017 was $13 million; through the third quarter of 2018 it was $25 million. 3 Defenses of Large ICOs.

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The 4 Dimensions of Digital Trust, Charted Across 42 Countries

Harvard Business

Here are some of our initial findings, drawn from the study, “Digital Planet 2017: How Competitiveness and Trust in Digital Economies Vary Across the World.” We wanted to calibrate trust holistically so we could measure it and develop global comparisons. We always urge you to read the methodology carefully.

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Fighting Uncertainty in Organizations, Including Matrix Ones

Epicflow

“When Dr. Goldratt came to me and asked, ‘Eli, how long will it take you to develop a new feature’, I hesitated. Such flexibility not only allows for real-time optimization but also leads to more efficient resource management. 5] Once in Red, Always in Red , Albert Ponsteen (2017). [6]

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60 Countries’ Digital Competitiveness, Indexed

Harvard Business

Based on their stock prices on July 6, 2017 , Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, and Facebook were the five most valuable companies in the world. Politics, regulations, and levels of economic development play a major role in shaping the digital industry and its market attractiveness. Digital players wield outsize market power.

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Substitute Doctors Are Becoming More Common. What Do We Know About Their Quality of Care?

Harvard Business

A 2017 survey of roughly 900 locum tenens performed by Staffcare, a U.S.-based However, our analysis did find that patients treated by locum tenens physicians have slightly higher costs of care and longer lengths of stay, which raises the possibility that they deliver modestly less efficient care.

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The “Smart Society” of the Future Doesn’t Look Like Science Fiction

Harvard Business

Methodology. These broad components were: Citizens/People Components: the four components in this category are: inclusivity, environment and quality of life, state of talent and the human condition, talent development. We do this through collaboration and sharing.