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What’s an Algorithm?

What is an algorithm? It is a method of solving problems both big and small. Though computers run algorithms constantly, humans can also solve problems with algorithms. Algorithms can be, for these reasons and more, most beneficial to an organization when it comes to problem solving, risk management, and improve its overall Operational Excellence rating. In this insightful TED talk, David J. Malan explains how algorithms can be used in seemingly simple situations and also complex ones…

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