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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Holding on to the Best and Brightest Young Employees

If you're not doing all you can to keep talented young employees from flying the coop, your organization's reputation and productivity will suffer. Bruce L. Katcher, Ph.D., provides action steps for keeping the keepers....

Holiday Parties, Version 2008

This holiday season, 77% of employers say, "Party on." But with budgets flat and costs on the rise, employees may have to chow down on Cheez Whiz and pigs in a blanket instead of shrimp and paté. And chances are, your significant other won't be on the...

How Shape Shifter Employees Disrupt the Workplace

“Claire” seemed to be the perfect new hire. When corporate management visited your branch office during Claire’s first workweek, she surprised you and delighted the managers above you by quoting the corporate mission statement in her brief self-introduction. “You’ve hired a keeper,” your CEO said.

How Employers Drive Away their Employees

Employee retention strategies from"Keeping the People Who Keep You in Business."

How in the World Can HR Get Global Skills?

While multinational firms may ensure that line executives gain global experience, HR leaders must be proactive about acquiring the skills they need to succeed in today's global marketplace....

How the Best Companies Are Using Coaching to Accelerate Workforce Productivity

A new report reveals four key coaching strategies.

How to Avoid the Four Deadliest On-Boarding Mistakes

For new hires, the first few weeks at a company is a sink-or-swim situation, so getting them onboard before they drown is important. Dive into this article for tips on creating a successful onboarding program....

How to Build a Business Case for a Learning Initiative

Aerospace giant Rockwell Collins typified the old-fashioned corporate approach to organizational learning: lackluster offerings in bland classroom settings, with little connection to the needs of employees or the goals of the company. Enter Cliff...

How to Choose Tomorrow's Leaders

What’s the biggest mistake organizations make when choosing new leadership? John Mattone says it’s the belief that the best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.

How to Ensure Smooth Sailing by Hiring the Right Crew Members

A bad new hire can be a disaster for a small business. The author of a new book, All Hands on Deck , describes the six types of potential "crew members" you may encounter in business, along with tips on how to handle each one....