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Deep Dive into Hypothesis-based Problem Solving

Tom Spencer

As we saw in the previous article , the HBPS process has five key steps: Define the problem Define drivers and generate/refine hypotheses Determine information needs Gather and analyze the data Draw conclusions and develop recommendations In this post, we will explore these five steps in greater detail.

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Future-proofing your job against the robots

Comatch

The myth prevails that one either has or hasn’t got strong soft skills, exasperated by the lack of a clear learning path or benchmarks to improve them. From there, you can use this information to read the emotional states of others. Empathy is currently on the rise as the most important leadership skill.

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B2B Salespeople Need to Act More Like Travel Agents

Harvard Business

Having more information doesn’t always make it easier to decide. Because consumers, overwhelmed by information and inundated with choices, are again turning to travel agents to take the work out of travel planning. Try this simple exercise: Think about the last major purchase for which you sat on the buying committee.

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When It Pays to Collaborate with Competitors at Work

Harvard Business

Having previously worked with Doug in another role, Dan trusted Doug not to hold or use the information against him. Later, in our annual comprehensive training exercise — a 30-day crucible in the Mojave Desert of California — we continued to benefit from our close collaboration. You have to know whom you can trust.

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The 4 Types of Organizational Politics

Harvard Business

The second dimension of the political landscape is the extent to which the source of power is soft (informal) or hard (formal). In this quadrant, personal influence and informal networks rule. As a result, an informal group regularly met to cover up his mishandling of situations. It can be a good thing.

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How Companies Can Take a Stand Against Bribery

Harvard Business

The standard offers companies a structure for setting up or benchmarking an effective anti-bribery program aligned with its own risk profile, and building a culture that values ethical behavior. The company promptly disclosed this information to the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Stop Putting Off Fun for After You Finish All Your Work

Harvard Business

This was our benchmark for the other two conditions, in which we asked the participants to guess the enjoyment ratings of people in the first condition. One group simply made their guesses with no other information. Participants listed things like “Just savoring” and “Just sitting back and feeling the pleasure.”)

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