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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

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Chairman and Analytics Champion
Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has a unique qualification: He holds a master's degree in operations research, making him one of the highest placed executives - and military men – in the world with a quantitative degree. In an exclusive interview, Admiral Mullen tells how his expertise in the decision sciences helps him make difficult choices for the armed services of the United States. Hear the admiral share his special views on how analytics in the military and business sector intersect.

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