Top Ten Newsletter | Second Quarter 2013

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1. Disruptive technologies: Advances that will transform life, business, and the global economy

Twelve emerging technologies have the potential to truly remake the status quo and rearrange value pools. [includes audio and interactive] more

2. The coming era of ‘on-demand’ marketing

Emerging technologies are poised to personalize the consumer experience radically—in real time and almost everywhere. It’s not too early to prepare. more

3. Motivating people: Getting beyond money

The ongoing economic slump offers business leaders a chance to more effectively reward talented employees by emphasizing nonfinancial motivators rather than bonuses. more

4. The do-or-die questions boards should ask about technology

Board members should raise nine critical questions when discussing technology strategy with IT and business managers. more

5. Making data analytics work: Three key challenges

Across industries, “big data” and analytics are helping businesses to become smarter, more productive, and better at making predictions. Tapping this potential for your organization begins with shaping a plan. [includes video] more

6. Five routes to more innovative problem solving

Tricky problems must be shaped before they can be solved. To start that process, and stimulate novel thinking, leaders should look through multiple lenses. more

7. Ten IT-enabled business trends for the decade ahead

As technological change accelerates and adoption rates soar, ten pivotal trends loom large on the top-management agenda. more

8. Developing winning products for emerging markets

To master the extremes of a fast-changing competitive landscape, challenge your company’s assumptions about designing, developing, and manufacturing products for these regions. more

9. Managing the people side of risk

Companies can create a powerful risk culture without turning the organization upside down. more

10. College for all

Open online courses are changing higher education. Traditional colleges face dangers—and opportunities. In an appended video, Udacity cofounder Sebastian Thrun explains how effective teaching online differs from traditional methods. [includes video] more

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