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Research: Why You Shouldn’t Treat AI Agents Like Employees

The unintended consequences of putting agents in the org chart.

by Matthew Kropp, Julie Bedard, Emma Wiles, Megan Hsu and Lisa Krayer

 

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How Sales Teams Undercut Themselves with Longtime Clients

Six steps to reset the dynamic.

by Tatiana Astray

 

 

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