How to Survive Digital Disruption

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How to Survive Digital Disruption

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Sep 17, 2019

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While digital disruption may seem like a technology problem, it’s really a people problem. Host Paul Michelman cuts to the chase with Jerry Kane, coauthor of the book The Technology Fallacy.

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Sep 17, 2019

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MIT SMR's Three Big Points is the podcast you need to stay at the top of your game as a business leader. In each episode you’ll get one new idea from the world’s leading academics, researchers, and executives delivered with three takeaways to help you put it to use in your organization.

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How to Survive Digital Disruption

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