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Business Ecosystems: Building Stronger Connections

Tom Spencer

If you are an iPhone user, can you imagine moving to a mobile phone than runs on an Android operating system? Getting used to the new operating system would take weeks. The most seminal literature on ecosystems is McKinsey’s ‘ The Ecosystem Economy ‘, a book which also inspired this article. Not likely.

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Good Judgment Is a Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI

Harvard Business

But as we travel these technological leaps forward, there’s still a fundamental, longstanding capability every organization will need to realize AI’s true potential: judgment. He argued that judgment will be the real competitive advantage for organizations as AI systems rise to new common operating standard.

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Buying a Business; Operating a Business; Selling a Business Employees are More Important than Ever

Martinka Consulting

Publications from the Puget Sound Business Journal, to the New York Times, to the Wall Street Journal and everyone in-between regularly have articles on the job market. Many people worked harder than ever when working from home, didn’t see much of others, and didn’t travel. Bottom line, it’s an employee friendly market.

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5 Benefits of Internal Strategy vs Consulting

Tom Spencer

Some of the benefits I highlight in this article could be viewed as drawbacks by other people. However, extensive energy can be spent learning the political dynamics, internal processes, and even standard operating procedures for software tools. This includes what most people would expect, like the technical aspects of the business.

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How Smart Speakers Are Poised to Reinvent the Travel Industry

Harvard Business

Travelers with an Alexa device at home can book a car rental or hotel through Expedia and Kayak. On many fronts, artificial intelligence-powered smart speakers and apps seem poised to become the world’s virtual travel agents. How companies are using artificial intelligence in their business operations. Insight Center.

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The Hidden Benefits of Short-Term Business Travel

Harvard Business

Despite the inherent fatigue and the surface appearance of monotony, business travel can be more than just getting work done in a new location. Through our own experiences as well as those we’ve interviewed, coached, and worked with, we’ve identified some of the top benefits of short-term business travel. Pamela Hinds.

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What is Consulting? Is Management Consulting a Good Fit for You?

Tom Spencer

Consultants’ careers can range from marketing, operations, management and more, each with their own specialized role as you progress in your career. The main downside voiced by many people is that consulting is very travel intensive. Figure out what you have to offer and what to expect. Image: Pixabay.