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Using Experiments to Launch New Products

Harvard Business

More than ever before, managers are using large-scale randomized controlled trials (i.e., One simple and often overlooked way for larger companies to experiment is to randomize the introduction of new products across a set of markets. To see how this can be valuable, consider how Uber rolled out its Express Pool service in 2018.

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Want a Data-Driven Organization? Start with Your Talent Strategy

Organizational Talent Consulting

Talent management decisions can be viewed as a more subtle nuance to culture change because decisions are influenced by explicitly stated criteria and unstated value priorities. 2018, May 23). Management Science, 60 (6), 1452-1469. How Data Maturity and Product Analytics Improve Digital Experiences and Business Outcomes.

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How will AI transform strategic planning?

Tom Spencer

At the CES 2018 held in Las Vegas, Steve Koenig , Senior Director of Market Research at Consumer Technology Association, presented on tech trends to watch. Outlining the big picture, he described 2018 as the beginning of the “ data era of consumer tech”, with the heralds of that coming age being 5G, AI, and AR. How do we get there?

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Why Character Matters in Leadership

Organizational Talent Consulting

Evidence from workplace studies on the benefits of character suggests that leaders with high character scores outperform others on company performance metrics. Leadership character is shown to align the leader-follower relationship, increasing both leader and follower productivity, effectiveness, and creativity. McMahon, M.C.,

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Wearable Technology in Healthcare

Tom Spencer

Medical device companies are catching on to the financial potential of these devices and are beginning to add medical wearables to their product lines. While current devices can capture important vital signs and other fitness metrics, their ability to diagnose and treat chronic conditions is currently limited. Caffrey, Mary.

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Why Companies Are Creating Their Own Coworking Spaces

Harvard Business

Even the HR executives managing the space were surprised by their bonhomie. As of June 2018, corporate occupiers make up roughly one-quarter of WeWork’s members and revenues. ” The role of community managers in fostering this culture can’t be overstated. More villas are now in the works.

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A Blueprint for Digital Companies’ Financial Reporting

Harvard Business

On June 25, 2018, Facebook lost market capitalization of more than $100 billion in just two hours of trading after it announced its quarterly performance, despite exceeding analysts’ earnings forecasts. The level and trend of a company’s top-line metric is an advance indicator of the success of its business model.