Rank #1: How to master the seven-step problem-solving process
Structured problem solving can be used to address almost any complex challenge in business or public policy.
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Sep 09 2019
25mins
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Rank #2: Why you should apply analytics to your people strategy
Bringing advanced computing power and analytics capabilities to bear on people decisions in an organization is crucial to driving lasting and effective change.
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Apr 24 2019
36mins
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Rank #3: The power of design-thinking
Infusing your organization with a design-driven culture that puts the customer first may not only provide real, measurable results, but also a distinct competitive advantage.
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Mar 07 2016
22mins
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Rank #4: The future of Asia
Asia will account for more than half the global economy by 2040. What opportunities and risks lie ahead as ‘the Asian century’ unfolds?
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Oct 18 2019
28mins
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Rank #5: How to win in the age of analytics
There’s greater potential in big data. What’s ahead as the field matures?
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Jan 09 2017
30mins
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Rank #6: How to double the odds that your change program will succeed
Large-scale organizational change is more likely to stick if executives apply equal discipline and rigor to the “hard” and “soft” elements that matter.
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Aug 21 2019
33mins
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Rank #7: How advanced analytics can drive productivity
Companies have more data at their disposal than ever before, but are they doing enough with it? Taking full advantage requires tackling legal, regulatory, and talent challenges.
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Aug 15 2016
21mins
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Rank #8: Preparing for and managing through a downturn
As talk of an impending economic downturn takes hold in the business world, executives can take thoughtful steps to help their companies better weather the storm.
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Apr 16 2019
18mins
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Rank #9: What’s new—and what’s next—in consumer behavior around the world?
Tracking consumer sentiment can help companies understand the shifting landscape and improve customer experience.
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Feb 20 2017
14mins
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Rank #10: Behavioral science in business: Nudging, debiasing, and managing the irrational mind
Behavioral science has become a hot topic in companies and organizations trying to address the biases that drive day-to-day decisions and actions.
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Feb 23 2018
21mins
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Rank #11: How to implement and sustain organizational change
The fundamentals of change implementation are crucial for not only top-level executives but also frontline managers who are involved in the day-to-day work.
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Jul 03 2018
24mins
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Rank #12: Globalization’s next chapter
Globalization isn’t in retreat, but it has morphed into a very different phenomenon, increasingly powered by trade in services and by intraregional trade.
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May 28 2019
26mins
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Rank #13: What every leader needs to know about organizational management
Leaders of organizations should beware chasing the next shiny object and instead focus on practical, time-tested topics that have proved to bring business success.
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Nov 20 2017
26mins
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Rank #14: What you need to know about women at work
Around the world, women participate in paid employment at lower rates and wages than men, and are less likely to be promoted. They also tend to work in different sectors. The implications are everyone’s business.
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Oct 04 2019
28mins
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Rank #15: The real-world potential and limitations of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has the potential to create trillions of dollars of value across the economy—if business leaders work to understand what AI can and cannot do.
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Apr 25 2018
28mins
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Rank #16: Why the customer experience matters
Truly understanding customer needs may not only help companies not only improve the buying experience, but also their bottom line.
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May 02 2016
29mins
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Rank #17: The future of grocery—in store and online
As so much of everyday life moves to the Internet, including grocery shopping, grocers must find profitable ways to revive the in-store experience while enhancing online options.
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Jun 12 2017
19mins
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Rank #18: Let’s talk about sales growth
High-growth companies have differentiated themselves in sales through analytics, big data, and a focus on the changing technology landscape.
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Sep 12 2016
27mins
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Rank #19: Agile with a capital 'A': A guide to the principles and pitfalls of agile development
Understanding the true principles of agile can give companies the ability to work quickly, boost efficiency and product success, and, ultimately, create real, lasting value.
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Feb 09 2018
25mins
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Rank #20: Facing up to digital disruption: Reinventing the core with bold business strategy
A solid, industry-specific digital strategy and cutting-edge execution can set the stage for increased revenue growth and a better return on investment.
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Mar 27 2017
12mins
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