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AI in Consulting: The Beginning of a New Era

Tom Spencer

For example, by analysing large amounts of data, such as historical sales, weather, and social media data, machine learning algorithms can identify patterns that can be used to predict future customer demand and inventory levels. This will be useful in the retail industry where accurate sales forecasts are critical to success.

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Key Sales Management Skills – The Top 10 to Get Right

LSA Global

Top 10 Key Sales Management Skills: Mastering the Art of Sales Leadership Sales leaders must routinely navigate high stakes internal and external relationships while meeting ever-increasing revenue targets and demands from their sales team. Customer Focus Top sales leaders put customers first.

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The Transformative Power of AI in Business

Tom Spencer

AI-powered recommendation systems are another way businesses are leveraging AI-based technology to enhance the customer experience. These systems can suggest relevant products that customers are likely to enjoy. By analyzing the sentiment expressed in customer feedback a company can identify common pain points or areas of praise.

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Leveling Up: Consulting Skills for an AI-Powered World

Tom Spencer

Since AI systems can perform much of the data collection and analysis, consultants must bring higher level skills to the table, such as interpretation, effective problem solving, and clear communication. The data analysis may reveal that many customers are looking for sustainable and ethical clothing options.

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What You Can Do to Improve Ethics at Your Company

Harvard Business

It’s hard for good, ethical people to imagine how these meltdowns could possibly happen. many of us face an endless stream of ethical dilemmas at work. We were surprised that 30 leaders in the study recalled a total of 87 “major” ethical dilemmas from their career histories. Wells Fargo. Volkswagen.

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Is Your Company as Ethical as It Seems?

Harvard Business

The onus for ethical behavior falls first to the employee. Most companies talk a good ethics game and even make their goals public. For example, compensation tied solely to landing a contract invites abuse of the system. Yet it resulted in a corporate mentality focused on making the sale at any cost. Who gets promoted?

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Why Ethical People Make Unethical Choices

Harvard Business

Most companies have ethics and compliance policies that get reviewed and signed annually by all employees. “Employees are charged with conducting their business affairs in accordance with the highest ethical standards,” reads one such example. Creating an Ethical Workplace. You and Your Team Series. Mark Chussil.

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