Tue.Dec 08, 2020

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Tony Hsieh: An Inspiration in Customer Service and Life

Working Solutions Outsourcing

In reading about the recent passing of Tony Hsieh, two words come to mind—milestones and touchstones.

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Virtuous Cycle of Automation: The Spaghetti-Marshmallow Challenge

Automation Anywhere

If you went to a business school, you are probably familiar with the Spaghetti-Marshmallow challenge. If not, here is a brief description of the exercise so that you can try it at home. The goal is to build the highest tower of 20 spaghetti strands, 1 yard of tape, and 1 yard of string in 45 minutes. Then, you put a marshmallow on the top, and the structure needs to stand for at least a few seconds to pass the test.

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Inside the New RCEP: What You Need to Know About the World’s Biggest Trade Deal

Velocity Global

In November of 2020, 15 countries signed the RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership) trade deal. The agreement unites all ten members of ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) with five other Asian and Pacific countries. As the world’s largest free-trade agreement, the RCEP is the result of nearly ten years of negotiations. Policymakers hail it as a major achievement, and experts predict it will have a significant economic impact on the Asian and Pacific region.