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383. Adam Braff on Forecasting
FromUnleashed - How to Thrive as an Independent Professional
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35 minutes
Released:
Mar 18, 2021
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Episode 383: Adam Braff on Forecasting Adam Braff is a former McKinsey partner; he runs a data and analytics consulting firm called Braff & Co. where he advises investors, boards, and senior leadership teams on extracting maximum value from their investments in data and analytics. Today, we talk about forecasting. Key points include: 02:17: What Adam learned from running a forecasting contest 07:04: The problem with overconfidence 10:42: What differentiates a good from a bad forecaster 16:23: Researching STEM topics to make a prediction 20:42: How forecasting has manifested in Adam’s advisory work. 30:16: Addressing how to get better at forecasting You can learn more about forecasting and check out Adam’s masterclass at https://braff.co/advice. Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at: www.umbrex.com.
Released:
Mar 18, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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