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Bots Won’t Just Help Us Buy Stuff. They’ll Help Us Become Better Versions of Ourselves

Harvard Business Review

The desired result: a better bonded, more cohesive and productive team that hits all of its deadlines. Just as they do for physical fitness, technologies tracking steps and heart rates already capture actionable inferences about individual energy levels and moods. A digital twin is a virtual model of a process, product, or service.

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How the Navy SEALs Train for Leadership Excellence

Harvard Business Review

Human capital champions in higher education and industry typically prize knowledge over skills. The wartime challenge demanded better collaboration, greater situational awareness and more strategic application of cutting edge technology for the war-fighter. The post-9/11 environment demanded it.

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Why Trust Matters More Than Ever for Brands

Harvard Business Review

Knowledge: R&D, patents, human capital, IP. Consumers today are trying and bonding with brands through design touch points and their experiences, not through advertising alone. Technology has also changed the picture for many brands in terms of building trust. It is no longer just about exclusivity and status.

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