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The Internet Shouldn’t Run on Dirty Energy

Harvard Business Review

If the world is to become ever more efficient and reach global climate goals, internet power will need to play its part. Leading companies are learning that sourcing renewable energy for data centers is a low-cost way to demonstrate commitment to global climate goals while adding reliability and predictability to energy consumption.

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A Case for Why Health Systems Should Partner with Pharmacies

Harvard Business Review

For example, our dedicated help lines provide phone support to patients who need it as they follow their medication regimens. For example, we encourage caregivers to use our online and mobile-app services to manage their loved ones’ prescription regimens more conveniently. You are what you buy.

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When an Inability to Make Decisions Is Actually Fear of Conflict

Harvard Business Review

It also has a huge impact on cost, productivity, and customer service. If it is, discuss some real examples, how they played out, and the consequences for the company. Decision spin can be incredibly frustrating at all levels of the organization.

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Leading by Letting Go

Harvard Business Review

In a customer service center, for example, you would create scripts for every possible interaction. To keep costs under control, you’d set goals for reducing it every year. It depended upon four key elements: A clear goal. You would recognize high performers, and you would discipline reps who didn’t measure up.

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How Cybersecurity Teams Can Convince the C-Suite of Their Value

Harvard Business Review

Below are a few examples of how our security team has become a trusted (and well-funded) advisor to our business leaders. For example, it’s still common for consumers to reuse passwords for multiple online services. Driving Financial Goals. After all, hackers have P&L sheets too. This isn’t the case.

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Bridging the Gap Between IT and Your Business

Harvard Business Review

IT is asked to the table far too late to advise on the difficulties of consolidating systems after a merger , then faulted when the task takes longer and costs more. None of these examples are new or different. It is time to put a stop to this. Finally, companies should ask, “How do we expect IT to help us compete?”

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Charlie Ackerman on Winning A World in Flux

HR Digest

For example, Bosch recently introduced the Virtual Visor product, which helps improve safety for drivers by using a driver-facing camera and a smart flip-down LCD to digitally block sun glare. The goal of this group is to bring awareness, resources, and support to those impacted by a disability. One of our newest BRGs is BeAdept.