Why Tech Giants Hire Economists
Major technology companies hire economists in large numbers to run pricing experiments at scale.
Mithun A. Sridharan
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Why A Million-Dollar Prize Went Unused
A famous streaming company's algorithm contest shows why great recommendations often go unused.
Management By Objectives (MBO)
A management approach to improve organisational performance by clearly defining objectives agreed by both, management and employees
Virtue Signaling
People say a statement on a subject to generate approval from those listening, usually through what is implied rather than said
DMAIC: A Simple Improvement Framework
DMAIC's five steps offer a simple, durable framework for any improvement project.
Is Consulting a Curse?
A 133-billion-dollar industry deserves better analysis than an 850-word insult.
Spotlight Effect
Spotlight effect is a cognitive bias where we tend to see ourselves at the center of the stage and over-estimate our importance
Lessons From a Mediator of Tragedies
A mediator's approach to compensating tragedy victims teaches structured problem-solving.
What Good Charts Look Like
Consultants who study great charts master the craft of persuasive data communication
Write Down Key Takeaways
Spending two minutes on a key takeaway transforms passive learning into active mastery.
How to Actually Use Feedback Well
Feedback keeps professionals sharp, but only when trust, timing, and self-honesty support it.
Consulting Runs on Tribes
Consulting careers run on partner-led tribes, and picking the right one matters.
Why Tech Giants Hire Economists
Major technology companies hire economists in large numbers to run pricing experiments at scale.
Why A Million-Dollar Prize Went Unused
A famous streaming company's algorithm contest shows why great recommendations often go unused.
Management By Objectives (MBO)
A management approach to improve organisational performance by clearly defining objectives agreed by both, management and employees
Virtue Signaling
People say a statement on a subject to generate approval from those listening, usually through what is implied rather than said
DMAIC: A Simple Improvement Framework
DMAIC's five steps offer a simple, durable framework for any improvement project.
Is Consulting a Curse?
A 133-billion-dollar industry deserves better analysis than an 850-word insult.
Spotlight Effect
Spotlight effect is a cognitive bias where we tend to see ourselves at the center of the stage and over-estimate our importance
Lessons From a Mediator of Tragedies
A mediator's approach to compensating tragedy victims teaches structured problem-solving.
What Good Charts Look Like
Consultants who study great charts master the craft of persuasive data communication
Write Down Key Takeaways
Spending two minutes on a key takeaway transforms passive learning into active mastery.
How to Actually Use Feedback Well
Feedback keeps professionals sharp, but only when trust, timing, and self-honesty support it.
Consulting Runs on Tribes
Consulting careers run on partner-led tribes, and picking the right one matters.