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October 22, 2022

5 steps to solve the tough problem in front of you

The ability to solve tough problems isn’t an innate talent or a magic act – it’s a process. Learn a step-by-step framework to break down problems and solve them in a data-driven way.

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Greg Shove
2 mins
For students
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September 28, 2022

4 data-driven tricks to win your customers’ hearts‍

For consistent sales, you need a long-term relationship. According to Google’s Neil Hoyne, It starts with a better conversation — and smarter questions.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
5 mins
For students
Customers
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September 27, 2022

The 10 essential business skills every person (or team) needs‍

I’m sure we’ve all had this thought over the course of our career: “I wish somebody could give me a playbook on how to be great at my job.”

Well, we’re here to tell you that being a great strategist isn’t a natural talent or a magic trick. It’s a list of critical skills that, when mastered, make you indispensable.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
10 mins
For students
strategy
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August 30, 2022

Do this exercise to get more meaning from your life

It's about pinning down your "ultimate why," according to Berkeley Haas professors Sahar Yousef and Lucas Miller.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
10 mins
For students
goals
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April 9, 2025

AI hallucinations aren’t a big deal

It’s hard not to hear that AI hallucinates and not have a few alarm bells go off. But ‘hallucinations’ is a loaded word. Machine & Partners’ Edmundo Ortega is back to explain why they’re nothing to worry about.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
6 mins
For students
AI
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March 21, 2025

When to use a specialized AI tool vs. an LLM

If you’re hitting the limits of your LLM because you need more data or niche training, you’re likely doing a lot of high-end knowledge work – and that’s where specialized AI tools come into play.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
6 mins
For students
AI
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June 7, 2023

5 insights on learning from Section's Annual Outcomes Report

We surveyed your employees on the blockers that stand in the way of learning. Read our post to learn how to engage them in learning and prove the ROI of your programs.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
2 mins
For companies
learning and development
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May 17, 2023

4 steps to attracting and keeping the best talent in business (even if you're not Google)

You don't need to be a big tech firm to attract, recruit, and retain the best talent. Here's our four-step process for doing it right.

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Greg Shove
Mary Fenton
6 mins
For companies
Talent acquisition

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