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IoT Disruptions in 3 Industries and What You Can Learn From Them

Tom Spencer

Transport and Logistics. The efficient transport of both goods and people is a key aspect of the smooth running of any economy. Improvements in both video and sound have enabled the use of virtual meetings spaces that eliminate the need for physical meetings and travel.

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Transforming Governance Through Modern Technology

Tom Spencer

The traditional methods of governance, often characterized by bureaucratic hurdles, delayed decision-making, and limited stakeholder engagement, no longer meet the demands of the modern era. Virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams can allow stakeholders to conduct remote meetings.

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Hedge Fund, Meet Highway

Strategy+Business

This unlikely partnership is changing the way the world finances its cities, power systems, and transportation links. Since the financial crisis, asset management companies -- including some private equity firms and hedge funds -- have become the backers of choice for huge, multiyear infrastructure projects.

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US Business Market Entry With Local Professional Help

Business Consulting Agency

They ensure that businesses meet all necessary regulations, reducing the risk of legal issues and fostering a solid foundation for market entry. Consultants provide invaluable data-driven insights that enable businesses to make informed decisions and tailor their products or services to meet local demand.

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Great Leadership from the Inside Out: The Best Question to Ask Yourself

Makarios Consulting

In meeting after meeting with our clients, we discuss what leadership teams can do to become more successful in attracting top talent and improving the retention of their team members. They are all about service – serving people in transportation, education, networking, transactions, and collaboration.

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Project Management: Leverage Data for Better Cost Control 

PM Alliance

Where can supplies be purchased and staged to avoid high transportation or storage costs? The most actionable data may include scenario planning showing the effect on costs if rush charges are incurred to meet an earlier deadline, or if additional resources are needed to execute an expanded task list.

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Achieving Startup Success via Product-Market Fit

Tom Spencer

Thus, Southwest must keep an eye on both the airline industry as well as automobile transportation. By understanding the jobs that customers need done, entrepreneurs can develop products that meet the needs of their target customers. Another hidden substitute is for the customer to do nothing at all.