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Mastering Micromanagement: Effective Strategies for Leaders How to Master Micromanagement: Building Effective Communication and Trust Introduction Micromanagement often carries a negative connotation, but it can be an effective tool when used properly. The key to successful micromanagement lies in fostering open communication and establishing clear agreements within the team. This article will explore how to transform micromanagement into a positive strategy by setting the right expectations and improving team dynamics. Understanding Micromanagement Micromanagement involves closely supervising and controlling employees' work. While it can ensure high-quality output, excessive micromanagement can lead to decreased morale and productivity. The goal is to find a balance that allows for detailed oversight without stifling autonomy. The Role of Communication in Micromanagement Effective communication is crucial in micromanagement...

(Korean Startup) AI Beauty's Lulu Lab attracts 20 billion won Series C investment


Lulu Lab, an artificial intelligence (AI) beauty and healthcare company based on skin data, announced on the 12th that it has completed a series C investment worth 20 billion won.

Lulu Lab is a company that spun off through Samsung Electronics' in-house venture C-lab in 2017. Based on 1 million skin data and AI technology at the global top tier level, it pursues beauty and digital healthcare businesses.

A number of investment institutions participated in the Series C, including Hyundai Motor Securities, SK Shielders, Nautic Investment, Elohim Partners, Acurus Group, and Woowa Brothers. They are paying attention to Lulu Lab's AI skin analysis solution.

LULU LAB's AI skin analysis solution "LUMINI" scans the skin and analyzes about 10 items such as pores, wrinkles, and acne within 7 seconds. In particular, based on these results, it matches and provides customized beauty products and contents for each individual's skin condition.

Lulu Lab also has B2B hardware-based products. LUMINI Kiosk V2 (LUMINI Kiosk V2) and LUMINI Handy were installed in offline beauty stores, clinics, dermatology, and beauty salons in Korea.

Recently, it signed a supply contract with Erha, Indonesia's largest clinic chain, and B.Lab, India's largest cosmetics manufacturer and distributor. 

An official from Lulu Lab said, "AI technology is key to analysis accuracy and reproducibility, which is proportional to the quantitative and qualitative level of data," adding, "We have secured global competitiveness by developing algorithms that can control various variables to obtain quality data."