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For Some Platforms, Network Effects Are No Match for Local Know-How

Harvard Business

On March 25 mighty Uber bowed out of Southeast Asia by selling its operation in several countries to local rival Grab. In 2016 the company sold its China operation to Didi Chuxing because of the fierce competitiveness of the local player. A year later, Uber admitted defeat in another region, selling its operation in Russia to Yandex.

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The Case for the 6-Hour Workday

Harvard Business

Traveling, often long-distance, to meet people face-to-face, when a phone call would suffice. The shorter workday forced the team to prioritize effectively, limit interruptions, and operate at a much more deliberate level for the first few hours of the day. Start: Do whatever it takes to start your engine. Set Realistic Expectations.

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How to Reduce Primary Care Doctors’ Workloads While Improving Care

Harvard Business

Just imagine the operational demand if primary care providers also had to actively monitor their patients’ health data between office visits. As those downs become easier to report, physicians are alerted to more symptoms. Empowering customers with easy-to-use tools transformed the tax reporting and travel industries.

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