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Ruben Alcaraz

corporate researchAND THE

SIX THINGSI’VE LEARNED

FROM IT

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Ruben AlcarazManager, Consumer InsightsMeijerGrand Rapids | Michigan | Retail

Introduction

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In the Beginning…

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6 Things I’ve Learned

1.Depth & Breadth2.Speed3.Simplicity4.Cross Checking5.Constant Change6.Telling a Story

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1. Depth and Breadth

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2. Speed

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3. Simplicity

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4. Cross-Checking

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DIMS(Does It Make Sense)

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5. Constant Change

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6. Telling a Story

“If a story is not about the hearer he will not listen. And here I make a rule – a great and interesting story is about everyone or it will not last.”

John Steinbeck(East of Eden)

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Commit to Something You Love

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Ruben Alcaraz

corporate researchAND THE

SIX THINGSI’VE LEARNED

FROM IT

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