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The ability to solve complex problems effectively has become a defining factor for success. Yet, despite the abundance of tools and methodologies available, I've noticed organizations often struggle ...

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Too many companies launch new products or services without a process for deeply understanding what their customers truly need. They make assumptions, rely on limited feedback, or develop ideas based ...

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You cannot turn your head to politely sneeze without encountering someone who isn’t a specialist in AI or a technology company that claims to have a product that uses AI to solve a significant ...