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From Vaults to Virtual: The Rise of Blockchain in Banking

Tom Spencer

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, many investors lost confidence in the integrity of the global financial system. Several banks have partnered with blockchain companies to develop their own blockchain networks or integrate blockchain solutions into their existing systems.

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Consultant Ninja: Booz & Company consultant-ese: Management.

Consultant Ninja

Monday, November 17, 2008. I hope not all of Booz & Companys insights are as ridiculous as this: Firms everywhere can learn much from companies in developing economies that are leveraging the Internet to increase competitiveness and develop strategic partnerships globally. Monday, November 17, 2008. Newer Post.

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Main Risks of Aerospace Engineering Projects: How to Implement Wise Risk Management into Your Organization

Epicflow

developing a poor project plan), Executing (e.g., Step 4: Developing risk response strategies. As we’ve mentioned before, developing products in the aerospace sector is guided by the AS9100 quality management system, where risk management is given a particular emphasis. What are the main steps in this process? Dawson, Scott.

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Is Behavioral Economics Used in Business?

Steve Shu Consulting

” Broad conscious, concerted efforts to apply behavioral economics probably did not begin until sometime after 2008 with the release of Thaler and Sunstein’s book, Nudge. This post is reproduced from an answer that I wrote on Quora to the question posed to me, “Is Behavioral Economics Actually Used in Business?”

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The Blockchain Will Do to Banks and Law Firms What the Internet Did to Media

Harvard Business

Like the internet, in the early stages of development there are many competing technologies, so it’s important to specify which blockchain you’re talking about. The internet and its layers took decades to develop, with each technical layer unlocking an explosion of creative and entrepreneurial activity. Too Much Too Soon?

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3 Reasons to Invest in A Leadership Development Program

Organizational Talent Consulting

When companies look for a competitive advantage, there is often talk about making leadership development investments. But during these conversations, leadership development programs are typically questioned. The truth is that leadership is more than a position, and event-driven development often fails to create lasting change.

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Less Marketing, More Consulting — How To Win Projects Within Your Network with Stuart Friedman: Podcast #19

Consulting Success

Rather than focusing on marketing and business development, Stuart shares the efforts that have given him the greatest success in acquiring new clients. Global Context was formed back in 2008, just prior to the stock market crash. His success has been accelerated with writing and speaking opportunities. Business Growth Starts Here.

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