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There Are 4 Futures for CMOs (Some Better Than Others)

Harvard Business Review

These efforts have enabled operational efficiencies, cost reductions, and greater agility, preparing companies for the next phase of digital transformation: driving growth. In this path, CMOs take on a new title and position, with responsibility for the end-to-end customer experience and other growth-oriented functions.

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Charlie Ackerman on Winning A World in Flux

HR Digest

These outlets provide an opportunity for all associates to raise their voices within the company, and support our dedication to foster an inclusive, respectful, and positive environment. . In fact, I believe HR pros should be positively nerdy about data, and they should use data as an enabler for continuous improvement.

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Make It Easy for Decision Makers to Approve Your Deal

Harvard Business Review

If you were operating based on rational self-interest one could argue that you would buy as many tickets as possible. Similarly, the role of the dealmaker is to find a way to drive the “cost” of the deal down to as close to zero as possible — so the decision maker can’t possibly refuse to buy that ticket.

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Your Company’s Energy Data Is an Untapped Resource

Harvard Business Review

Who at your company will be put in charge of turning buildings operations from a cost center to a revenue center? And many companies also face additional energy-related costs from their commercial vehicles, of which there are over 12 million in operation in the U.S. Operational Improvements.

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Your Company’s Energy Data Is an Untapped Resource

Harvard Business Review

Who at your company will be put in charge of turning buildings operations from a cost center to a revenue center? And many companies also face additional energy-related costs from their commercial vehicles, of which there are over 12 million in operation in the U.S. Operational Improvements.

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Social Means Freedom, for Better or for Worse

Harvard Business Review

The seven full time employees form a nucleus, or core group to handle program management, operations, and communications. As the definition of and market for the latest thinking evolves, SU is in a unique position to fluidly respond. With that design in mind, Singularity delivers 300 hours of lectures with only seven full-time staff.