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Technology, Innovation, and Great Power Competition – Class 5 – AI and Machine Learning

Steve Blank

Optional Stuart Russell & Peter Norvig, Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (AI textbook for students looking for a post-class resource). Greg Allen & Taniel Chan, “ Artificial Intelligence and National Security ” Harvard Kennedy School Belfer Center , July 2017. Other AI and National Security Resources.

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Making The Most Of Your Business Capital

YoungUpstarts

Unless you’re already operating a mega-corporation, chances are you’re working with limited resources. Whether you’re running a virtual call center or you have a traditional contact center model, it’s important to put your clients and customers first. These can make workforce management that much simpler.

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6 Due Diligence Concerns Before Outside Contracting

Startup Professionals Musings

So before you decide to move your manufacturing, software development, or call center out of town, make sure you understand the following considerations: Don’t give someone else control of your competitive advantage. Customer-facing services, like call centers, should rarely be outsourced.

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6 Realities To Evaluate Your Outsourcing Alternatives

Startup Professionals Musings

So before you decide to move your manufacturing, software development, or call center out of town, make sure you understand the following considerations: Don’t give someone else control of your competitive advantage. Customer-facing services, like call centers, should rarely be outsourced.

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10 Remote Staffing Blunders That Will Cost You Dearly

Startup Professionals Musings

But trying to use it on call centers, affiliate marketing, or even data entry probably won’t be effective. As every entrepreneur quickly learns, their time is a scarce resource, and it can’t be outsourced. “Fixed price bidding is the only effective outsourcing model.” Be flexible. Fair compensation is the lowest price we can negotiate.”

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Quality Service Means Better Patient Care: 6 Strategies To Elevate Your Medical Clinic

The Startup Magazine

Whether you are running a historic medical clinic in your town or you’ve just opened a new medical center to serve your community, there’s a lot to keep in mind when you are trying to level up your quality of service. These may seem secondary to you, but they can make a world of a difference for a patient just approaching your clinic!

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5 Ways A Startup Benefits From Dual Partner Strengths

Startup Professionals Musings

They often show little empathy for the negative impact this can have on capacity, resources, people, and profitability. They are usually too self-centered to see the need for developing skills and leadership in the other members of the team, or building a succession plan. This can be disruptive, as they love to break the mold.

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