Strategy: A History | Authors at Google | Sir Lawrence Freedman

Here is a fabulous Google Talks video with Sir Lawrence Freedman in which he discusses some of the most hard-hitting ideas from his book Strategy: A History. Google Talks describe this book as ‘sweeping and magisterial’ in their introduction to the talk, and we have to agree.

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5 Great Data Sources For Corporate Finance (UK)

It’s not always easy to know where to start when looking for strong data sources. We recently, we came across a great interview with a UK-based Corporate Finance professional in which she revealed her preferred data sources. We thought this was a great idea, and so we’re giving you our assessment of the sources she recommends, as well as suggesting one or two of our own as a special bonus!

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5 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Big Data

Big data. Two little words with such overwhelmingly large connotations. The phrase brings to mind billions if not trillions of data points. It suggests super-large corporations with whole teams and whole business modules devoted to reaping the benefits of the data driven approach. Not surprisingly then it can seem a little daunting to apply big data to your own business. But fear not, here we have 5 great tips about how to make sure that you start your adventure with big data on the right foot.

 

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Mashup: How to speak in front of other people

It can be nerve-wracking that feeling , knowing you have to stand up in front of a room full of people. Sometimes we can be quite literally lost for words. Here’s a handy mashup we’ve made  to help you prepare for this situation. It features content from Quora, Youtube, Pinterest and Slideshare, so you can access fantastic public speaking tips no matter which medium you find most captivating.

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