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Upper Echelon Theory: As the King, so the People
UET isn’t just academic - it’s a practical lens. By decoding who represents the countries at the table (their history, values, cognitive shortcuts) and who’s in their corner, you get a realistic preview of how the peace—or any big deal—will play out.
ukrsedo
3 days ago2 min read
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AI Summary View: Reactive to Proactive.
I tried to step back and consider the broader picture of AI’s developmental streams.
ukrsedo
Apr 73 min read
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Applied Minimax Theory in Modern Politics
I suggest yet another application of AI—an impartial view with ice-cold logic instead of listening to political observers.
ukrsedo
Feb 152 min read
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50 Shades of Greenwashing: BP vs. Delta Airlines
Greenwasis a deceptive marketing practice that falsely portrays an organization's products, goals, or policies as environmentally friendly.
ukrsedo
Jan 272 min read
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Integrative and Distributive Negotiations: The Dose Makes the Poison.
I want to warn you about the misconception that win-win negotiations are better than win-lose, just like Agile is better than Waterfall.
ukrsedo
Jan 23 min read
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The Typology of Management Consultants
This article aims to help readers better understand the consultants they’re hiring—or already dealing with.
ukrsedo
Dec 29, 20246 min read
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Negotiating with a Monopolist
Minimax Strategies Promote Rational Decisions by Balancing Profit and Risk in Monopolist Negotiations.
ukrsedo
Dec 26, 20243 min read
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Hedging: A Behavioral Approach to Risk Management
This blog post explores how hedging aligns with Prospect Theory's emphasis on loss aversion.
ukrsedo
Dec 19, 20243 min read
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Putin & Oreshnik vs. Game Theory
Analyzing Putin's potential actions through game theory can provide insights into strategic decision-making and responses.
ukrsedo
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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The Odds of Landing a Job Offer
So, the last step in our analysis is to consider the chance of applying to a company that hires from outside the EU, i.e., 1 in 2332.
ukrsedo
Nov 24, 20242 min read
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The TCO of Excel with no Preaching for Transformation
Remember that Excel is a business application. If you need to go beyond working with spreadsheets and analyzing basic numerical data,
ukrsedo
Nov 19, 20243 min read
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