Tag: OECD
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Bad Decisions: Why Do We Choose Wrong?
Making the right decision is as difficult as it is essential to move forward effectively. A poor decision in a company, at a specific moment and within a few hours, can undo days of work. Bad decisions made by top management have even led to the downfall of leading companies that once seemed unbeatable. That’s…
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How to Connect with a Remote Team
Working within a remote team is becoming increasingly common. In this hybrid work scenario, many companies are just starting down this path… and learning as they go. There are many factors to consider to make a hybrid or fully remote work environment successful—just as many as there are challenges. But perhaps the most complex is…
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Business Intelligence: Honey, I’ve Split the Universe
The interpretation of multiple worlds (MWI) of reality… In layman’s terms, the idea initially proposed by Hugh Everett* in 1957 states that every possible outcome of any event exists in its own “history” or “world.” In other words, each time an event occurs, the universe splits. Certainly, it’s a controversial theory that divides physicists—some consider…
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Reducing Costs While Increasing Profits
Businesses need clients to invoice and collect from: that is the first step to achieving maximum profitability. It’s the main ingredient in the recipe for success and the minimum guarantee of survival. But while this is the fundamental issue, it’s not the only factor needed for growth: there are other relevant aspects that drive competitiveness,…
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Why Promote ICT in SMEs?
At this point, when technology is no longer just a support tool but, in many aspects, a crucial part of our daily lives—are there still people who think it’s unnecessary to promote ICT in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)? Information and communication technologies, given their importance, are embedded in the strategies of leading companies at…
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The Importance of Finance in Business Innovation
The role of finance is undergoing a major shift. As companies focus on growth and competitiveness in an increasingly complex environment, financial leaders face the challenge of delivering greater value without neglecting their traditional functions. Microsoft’s Economic Guardians of the Future report concludes that finance teams are evolving and increasingly need to find a balance…
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Alternatives for Online Sales in Your Business
Online sales refer to all types of commercial transactions carried out over the internet. While the term is generally used to describe the sale of products through an online store, there are actually many alternatives when it comes to building your eCommerce strategy. There are different types of eCommerce, depending on the analysis criteria we…
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What is the Cloud?
For some time now, “the cloud” has been a trending topic—but what really is the cloud? A large number of companies already consider cloud computing in their strategies, while many others still have serious doubts about it due to a lack of understanding. What is the Cloud? When we talk about “the cloud,” we are…
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What is the Internet of Things?
The Internet of Things refers to the digital interconnection of objects with the internet, so that everyday items can be managed by other devices or people through the internet. It is one of the key technologies driving the Industry 4.0 revolution, both in the development of new products and in the management of production processes…
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9 Quotes to Keep in Mind About Communication
Communication skills are indispensable in business. Internal communication, as well as external communication (with clients, partners, media, etc.), is fundamental. Likewise, one-on-one communication—both oral and written—is essential when conveying strategies, needs, or any kind of ideas between people. For that reason, here’s a reminder of a series of quotes that highlight the essential role of…
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