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Double defence

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He had also racked up quite a tenure at the company, so he was considered something of a stalwart. Similarly, robo-advice is unlikely to replace financial planners; rather, it frees up the planner to focus on complex portfolios and provide other value added services.

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20 real-world examples of Augmented Reality

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Some companies are also using AR to educate their customers. Another car maker, MINI, has glasses that not only provide its drivers with navigational prompts, but also lets them see through the car. In my previous blog post Educate everyone I praised Hyundai’s virtual guide which helps Sonata owners maintain their vehicle.

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Business applications of Twitter

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By “external&# , I mean your company playing in the real world, beyond its office walls. With upwards of 20 million Twitter users around the world, companies should at the very least be scanning this massive public forum to keep tabs on what people are saying about them. What could your company tweet about?

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The next normal

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Those L&D professionals (including providers) who were ‘prepared’ (already did their thinking and experimenting with all things online) will benefit from the current situation. During this stage of panic we will accept online solutions that are good enough for now but not for the longer run. ” Gautam Ghosh (India).

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7 big opportunities that MOOCs offer corporates

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Having said that, I believe there is much more scope for MOOC providers to cover corporate-relevant topics. Does the company have an ethical responsibility to help the community through MOOCs? Consequently, I envisage L&D professionals playing important roles in both curating and supporting MOOCs for their colleagues.

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Social media: Prevention is better than cure

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I think it’s fair to say that some companies still have a phobia about social media. Their fears are eloquently illustrated by Mark Smiciklas… …who in turn was inspired by Social Media Today’s article The Top Six Reasons Companies are Still Scared of Social Media. Does your company rely on the ethics of its competitors?

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Funny business

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The term “proud” might seem somewhat of an over statement, but allow me to put it into context… You see, in Australian terms at least, the company I work for is old. I’ve been employed by the company for a while now, and I can personally vouch for the progressive changes that have occurred over that time.

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