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Breaking the Paradox of False Consensus: A Journey to Better Decision-Making

Beyond Philosophy

Learn more about Colin Shaw : Join over 80,000 people on our LinkedIn Newsletter list or visit our website for more great podcast episodes. Listen to the podcast: Have you ever heard of the Abilene Paradox? This happens when everybody agrees to do something that nobody wants to do. Today, we will discuss how to avoid this situation in your organization.

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The Ethical Roadmap: 5 Rules for Business Ethics from Academia

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Exploring ethics is challenging. Given its abstract nature, it is a tough subject for learning and discussion. That said, we never falter in the face of a challenge. We developed five principles of professional ethics we believe are vital to revisit periodically. Are they rigid guidelines? Do they offer absolute answers? Are they timeless? Not quite.

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Master the Art of Language: How to Transform Other People’s Opinion of You

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Learn more about Colin Shaw : Join over 80,000 people on our LinkedIn Newsletter list or visit our website for more great podcast episodes. Listen to the podcast: Let’s begin this week’s issue with a test. I am going to share a British idiom, and you are going to determine what it means. It’s simple enough, yes? We will be on the honor system, so score yourself as you go along.

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How Your Language Dramatically Shapes People’s Opinions of You, for Better or Worse!

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Have you ever heard the following? Then, Bob’s your uncle. It’s the difference between chalk and cheese. On your bike, then. If you haven’t and you don’t live in the UK, Colin wouldn’t be surprised. They are British idioms and when he employ these expressions with his American pals, they usually don’t know he is talking about. However, his friends and family on the other side of the pond do.

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6 Incredibly Important Learnings from 2023 Critical to Apply in 2024

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and time for one of our favorite traditions: looking back on what we learned. Each of us has three things we learned in the past year that we think can help all of us moving forward into 2024. Reflection is a key part of the growth process. That’s why we are excited to continue our tradition of reflecting on the past year and what we learned during it.

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How Unleashing AI to Transform CX Can Be for The Better or Worse!

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This year has undeniably been dominated by the rise of AI, bringing both positive and negative outcomes. We host Alex Mead , Global Customer Service Experience Director of Alvarez & Marsal ( alexmead@sky.com ), to discuss this crucial topic and its implications for experiences. Mead envisions that AI will significantly reduce customer effort in their experiences.

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Unleashing the Power of AI vs. Human Touch: Which Delivers a Superior Customer Experience?

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Unleashing the Power of AI vs. Human Touch: Which Delivers a Superior Customer Experience ? I often say, “None of us are as clever as all of us.” However, sayings are more useful when they can spur action. So, we have a proposition for you: If you have something you want to say about experiences or technology, statistics, or reports, feel free to share them via video.