What innovative tools did Ray Dalio create for Bridgewater that contributed to its success and how do they function?

Ray Dalio created several innovative tools for Bridgewater that contributed to its success. One of these tools is the "Baseball Cards" system. In this system, Bridgewater collects data on employees through reviews, tests, and by tracking individual choices. The company uses an algorithm to analyze this data, and the results are reviewed by people for objectivity and believability. This process creates a profile or "baseball card" for each person, which helps in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each employee and in making informed decisions.

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The success of this tool inspired Dalio to create other tools, many of which Bridgewater has since adopted, such as "Baseball Cards" of each employee. Here, Bridgewater collects data on employees through reviews, tests, and by tracking individual choices. The company uses an algorithm, the results of which are reviewed by people for objectivity and believability in order to create a profile or "baseball card" for each person.

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