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Testing Assumptions: Is Saving Time Worth It?

Revised October 2025 Assumptions Save Time, But Who Needs Regret? Assumptions save time, and time is money. In business, we make assumptions every day — about customers, employees, competitors, and markets. The problem isn’t the assumptions themselves; it’s acting on them without checking whether they’re viable. Testing assumptions before implementing them can save your company […]

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How Cognitive Diversity Strengthens Teams

Updated November 2025 Diversity training isn’t disappearing—it’s evolving. As organizations grow more global and complex, the goal is no longer box-checking but building cultural intelligence across teams that differ in background, thought, and experience. When done well, diversity training strengthens collaboration and trust. When done poorly, it breeds division and alienation—the opposite of its intent. […]

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