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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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Book Review – “How the mighty fall” by Jim Collins

Tom Spencer

When Jim Collins, author of the book “How the mighty fall”, was first asked this question by a business executive he was astounded, not being able to answer it. As one reads the book, it becomes evident that the fundamentals of sustaining success are similar for both individuals and organizations.

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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. People can even book flights through voice-enabled Google Search. On many fronts, artificial intelligence-powered smart speakers and apps seem poised to become the world’s virtual travel agents. Insight Center.

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Go Faster Alone but Farther Together

Chad Barr

Under his guidance, LEGO adopted a collaborative ethos, rallying its entire workforce around a pivotal strategy that focused on the iconic LEGO brick, deepened community engagement, and streamlined its operations. A shared vision and the collective creativity of its employees, proving that the journey farther is one best traveled together.

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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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Google Enters the Hotel Business, Takes on Advertisers Priceline, Expedia, and Trip Advisor

MishTalk

Google Inc (GOOG) is moving boldly to play a larger role in booking hotel rooms—at the risk of offending some of its most important advertisers. Google is adding more photos and reviews to its hotel listings, so they increasingly resemble those of travel search sites such as Priceline Group Inc. Priceline Group will spend more than $1.5

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Don’t Fall For It!

Chad Barr

Last weekend, my wife and I traveled to hear The Cleveland Orchestra perform at Blossom Music Center, which is one of the most beautiful summer concert venues in Northeast Ohio. Get your copy of my latest new books available now on my Amazon’s author page. Beware and when in doubt ask a professional.

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