Analytical Skills 
Improve business decisions by learning how to gather, interpret and present data.

Develop specialized skills and strategies to help you assess patterns, identify relevant questions, gain data-driven insights and effectively share analytical information with others.

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Meet Gayle Igarashi, 2007 Administrative Professionals Innovation Award Winner

This year's AMA Innovation Award for Administrative Professionals is especially inspiring, as it combines innovation with giving back to the community. The Award goes to Gayle Igarashi, an administrative secretary at Maluhia Hospital in Honolulu,...

Meet Julie Irving, 2009 Administrative Professionals Innovation Award Winner

A background piece about Julie Irving, AMA's 2009 Innovation Award for Administrative Professionals winner.

Meet Lucia “Cia” Sherman, 2013 Administrative Professionals Innovation Award Winner

How Lucia Sherman created a popular company-wide newsletter and won the 2013 AMA Administrative Professionals Innovation Award.

Meet Melanie France, 2010 Administrative Professionals Innovation Award Winner

An interview with Melanie France, winner of the 2010 AMA Administrative Professionals Innovation Award

How to Deal with Challenges of Leadership

Advice for administrative professionals in leadership positions on overcoming common pitfalls and challenges.

Mercer Study Shows Workforce Priorities for 2010

A study by Mercer Consulting shows emphasis on realignment of staff and strategic goals for upcoming year.

Memorable Presentations Require You to T.H.I.N.K.

Learn how to perfect your public presentations.

Meeting the Latest HR Challenge: Increased Workforce Mobility

If your organization wants to hire and retain top people, it needs to reevaluate every aspect of the hiring process. Here are some strategies that will help HR professionals and business owners win the talent war....

Message from a Millennial: Not Just a Steroetypical Millennial | AMA

A Millennial worker defends her generation.

Why Small Business Owners Need to Concentrate on Personal Finance

A financial planner offers advice for entrepreneurs who want to safeguard their personal financial future, describing their most common mistakes and what steps to take now to ensure a comfortable retirement....