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Our Physical World Has Changed: Augmented Reality in Tourism

Tom Spencer

Although the term ‘augmented reality’ wasn’t coined until 1990 , augmented reality actually dates back to 1968 when Ivan Sutherland developed the first head-mounted display that allowed users to view computer-generated graphics. Augmented Reality and Strategy. AR in the Tourism Sector. Newport News Shipbuilding, which designs U.S

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With Peace, Colombia Is Poised for Greater Prosperity

Harvard Business

The war certainly has prevented an efficient economic structure, forcing many Colombians to be inward-looking. “It’s a culture thing,” María Lacouture, the head of government economic development agency ProColombia, told me. We’d focus on, how can I develop in my area, in my business?”

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Change Management Is Becoming Increasingly Data-Driven. Companies Aren’t Ready

Harvard Business

We are working with a large travel and tourism firm to introduce a system for real-time employee feedback. This is giving us the opportunity to experiment with different change strategies within chosen populations in the company. Developing these sorts of metrics will not be quick or easy. Build a Dashboard.

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How Companies, Governments, and Nonprofits Can Create Social Change Together

Harvard Business

Developed alongside business magnate Nandan Nilekani, “ the biggest social project on the planet ” relies on community-operated Common Service Centers (CSCs) and local entrepreneurs to deliver programs and share in the profits. Develop portfolios of financing to offset risk and achieve greater scale.

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Selling Products Is Good. Selling Projects Can Be Even Better

Harvard Business

Today, Philips produces everything from automated external defibrillators to energy-efficient lighting for entire cities. It identified the absence of focus and lack of strategy implementation capabilities as crucial elements that needed addressing. New pricing models will need to be developed. Pricing model. Quality control.