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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David Livermore on the Cultural Intelligence Difference

David Livermore , author of The Cultural Intelligence Difference (AMACOM 2011), defines Cultural Intelligence Quotient (CQ) as one’s ability to function effectively across national, ethnic, and organizational cultures. From a misinterpreted gesture, to an e-mail in lieu of a phone call, there are im

David Noer on Healing the Wounds of Layoffs

Reports of the most recent layoffs are making the front pages of our newspapers with frightening regularity. And massive downsizing continues to reshape the face of American business. But what about those who remain behind? In his updated 2009 edition of Healing the Wounds , David M. Noer , an exper

David Rhodes on Management During Recession

Historically, it is innovation that creates the next wave of growth in the economy during a downturn. Instead of trying the same thing over again, David Rhodes , suggests innovation in green technology, health care, and defense. Companies who embrace the changing economic climate are the ones primed

David Robertson on the Power of Little Ideas

What do LEGOs and lingerie have in common? More than you probably think. David Robertson , author of the new book The Power of Little Ideas , is here to talk about how both LEGO and Victoria's Secret (and others) made small changes that made them the leaders of their industry while still staying tru

David Rock on How to Maximize Your Brain at Work

In Your Brain at Work , David Rock takes readers inside the heads—literally—of a modern two-career couple as they mentally process their workday to reveal how we can better organize, prioritize, remember, and process our daily lives. Rock, the author of Quiet Leadership and Personal Best , shows how

David Ulrich on How HR Transforms the Future

David Ulrich is co-founder of the RBL Group and professor of business at the University of Michigan’s Raw School of Business. He’s ranked number one as a management educator guru by Business Week.  He was selected by Fast Company as one of the ten most innovate and creative leaders. He has been

Dawn Fotopulos and How to Get Comfortable with Accounting

In her new book Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners , Dawn Fotopulos attempts to reduce the number of small business failures by examining the struggles of owners attempting to turn their hobbies into jobs. Fotopulos argues that the key to success will not com

Dealing with America's Alarming "Reverse Brain Drain"

America's foreign-born superstars are hotfooting it back to their homelands, at a rate of up to 1,000 per day. A leading expert on globalization, David Heenan, offers 12 strategies to deal with this ongoing brain drain, from his new book, Flight Capital....

Dan Coughlin on Accelerating Your Leadership

In his new book Accelerate management consultant Dan Coughlin collects his experiences from over 3,000 hours of executive coaching in over 20 industries. He distills them into 20 lessons for executives and managers looking to catapult their careers and grow their businesses. Dan is president of the

Dealing with Difficult People

If you're faced with some, let's call them "challenging" personality types at work, here's some news you can really use: Once you identify a person's main behavioral style-Controller, Analyzer, Supporter, or Promoter-you'll unlock the secret strategy that will win him or her over....