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Taking a Look at the Future of Oil and Gas Industry

Strategy Driven

What is more, the adoption of new technologies will facilitate oil and gas operations. Despite major turbulences (like the one of 2014), OPEC has successfully managed the supply/demand in the past. Adoption will take operational efficiency to the next level and across the entire lifecycle.

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The Big Picture of Business – Cut the Weeds: Focus on Priorities and Strategy, Avoid the Time Zappers

Strategy Driven

What types of ‘wild goose chases’ have you pursued in your networking career? Copyright 2007-2014 by StrategyDriven Enterprises, LLC. Are there networking situations which are beneficial for all parties? If so, analyze and align with those situations, rather than with the fruitless ones. Consider leaving a comment!

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Is Entrepreneurship As Popular As We Think?

The Horizons Tracker

in 2014, suggesting that the startups that are emerging are not the high-tech disrupters we think they are. There is also evidence to suggest that the entrepreneurs that are in operation are less creative and innovative than their forebears. Hype run wild. in 1985 to just 5.3% A decline in disruption.

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Strong Dollar, Weak Thinking

Harvard Business Review

The US dollar has appreciated dramatically over the past fifteen months — from a trade-weighted level of 102 in July 2014 to 120 recently. But the strengthening creates a serious challenge for the big American multinationals with large foreign operations. In some respects, this is a really good thing.

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AI Can Comb Through Your Data to Create More Compelling Customer Experiences

Harvard Business Review

And yet front-line employees are still often left operating with data that’s “too little, too late.” In 2014, Sprint had a customer churn rate of 2.3% — twice as much as its biggest competitors. Data is not always shared efficiently. Insight Center. Putting Data to Work. Sponsored by Accenture.

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Crowdfunding’s Big-Bang Moment

Harvard Business Review

services such as Kickstarter (and others including Indiegogo and Rockethub ) have operated on a donation model. Under the new rules, which could go into effect as soon as early 2014, companies whose stock is not already registered can raise up to $1 million during any 12-month period with minimal filing and reporting.

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After a Merger, Don’t Let “Us vs. Them” Thinking Ruin the Company

Harvard Business Review

” Millions of lost dollars from client defections later, FCB split from Draft and reverted back to its origins in 2014. When a new direction was chosen, it would reflect the best elements of both cultures and operating approaches.” Insight Center. Competing in the Future. Sponsored by Accenture Strategy.