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Aug 2024
25m 35s

Is Your Company Reading Data the Wrong W...

Harvard Business Review
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We live in an age where we have more data than ever. But most leaders have two strong reactions to new data. Either they rely too heavily on studies or information to make decisions. Or they dismiss outright data that could be very relevant. The better way is learning how to interpret, question, and engage with data and studies, say Harvard Business School p ... Show More
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