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Making Your Products Accessible to Underserved Markets

Harvard Business

He posited that this segment was an untapped market opportunity and that companies, by developing products and services accessible to them, could create sustainable and profitable ventures, while also improving the lives of the poor. But in doing so, it also drew attention away from other inclusion gaps.

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Customers Prefer to Crowdfund Products They Can Improve

Harvard Business

Platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have not only broadened access to funding to companies that might struggle in the capital markets but have also transformed the way companies connect with consumers during product development, replacing focus groups with real customers who have a stake in the final product.

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The Importance of Investing in Employee Development During Tough Economic Times

Clarity Consultants

Employing a team of strong workers can help you get through these unknown times, which is why investing in employee development is crucial. Learning new skills and competencies is the bread and butter of a learning and development program. Providing learning and development opportunities does just that.

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The Map of Life: How to tell your product story

Tom Spencer

One of the hardest challenges I have faced is communicating a product vision to others. The Design Council’s re-imagined double diamond framework provides a holistic view of project design while preserving the fine details needed to differentiate your product. For example: Our [service/product] helps [Whom?]

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Measuring the Long-Term Impact of L&D Initiatives on Business Performance

Clarity Consultants

Companies rely on Learning & Development (L&D) programs – especially eLearning – to stay competitive as industries change. However, the actual value of these learning and development programs lies not just in their immediate impact but in their long-term effects on business performance driven by employee learning.

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What Inclusive Urban Development Can Look Like

Harvard Business

metros that increased their productivity, average wages, and standard of living from 2010 to 2015, only 11 metros achieved inclusive economic outcomes. One of us is an urban theorist, the other a community-focused real estate developer. A recent Brookings analysis found that of the 30 U.S. This needs to change.

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Unlocking AI Potential: Your Personal Assistant for Transforming L&D with Powerful Tools

Clarity Consultants

Reduces Complexity: AI simplifies video production, voiceovers, and visual design , delivering professional results without extensive resources. For example, start with a course outline and ask AI for script suggestions or use it to develop quiz questions and learner engagement strategies.

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