Trimming the technology fat at Weight Watchers as the Oprah factor doesn’t kick in

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Description: Oprah Winfrey as the public face of Weight Watchers hasn’t delivered the returns that the firm might have hoped for as it seeks a new digital direction for the future. Source: Diginomica.com Date: Mar 02, 2016 Link: http://diginomica.com/2016/03/02/trimming-the-technology-fat-at-weight-watchers-as-the-oprah-factor-doesnt-kick-in/ Questions for Discussions: What does this report say about the company’s digital strategy? What do you… Read more »

The Psychology of Teams: 9 Lessons on How Happy, Efficient Teams Really Work

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Description: I researched a bit into some of the psychology and underpinnings of the most efficient, most happy team setups. Here’s what I’ve discovered. Source: Hubspot.com Date: Feb 28, 2016 Link: http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/psychology-of-teams?utm_campaign=blog-rss-emails&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=26725498 Questions for Discussions: Summarize the key points presented in this article. Which do you think is most important for managers to follow?