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The Scale of the Climate Catastrophe Will Depend on What Businesses Do Over the Next Decade

Harvard Business

degrees will require “rapid and far-reaching transitions in energy, land, urban and infrastructure (including transport and buildings), and industrial systems” and this transition will need to be “unprecedented in terms of scale…and imply deep emissions reductions in all sectors.” Keeping the world at 1.5

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The Business Case for an Employee Communication App - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM STAFFBASE

Harvard Business

But investing in an internal communications strategy that leverages mobile app technology can play an integral role in reaching employees, connecting strategy with operations and helping companies thrive, according to new research by Staffbase. Enabling Middle Management Communication Improves Work.

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The Questions Executives Should Ask About 3D Printing

Harvard Business

Each of the potential business benefits of 3D printing carries tax implications that could alter the equation for any anticipated operating efficiency or return on investment. This is expected as the costs of manufacturing, transportation and other inputs decline.) Are there operations you would shed? Threat analysis.

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Success with the Internet of Things Requires More Than Chasing the Cool Factor

Harvard Business

In my experience with dozens of organizations implementing IoT solutions, those that achieved their expected ROI changed their traditional business approaches in one or more of the following ways: They Developed a Partner Ecosystem. But chasing the cool factor can lead to compromised ROI. The essence of IoT is interconnectivity.

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