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.

Topics

Creating an Employee Communication Plan to Support Engagement

We know that communicating regularly with employees improves engagement.

Creating a Culture of Dignity in Your Workplace

Business leaders who treat employees with dignity, acknowledging their sense of worth, will see benefits in the workplace. Donna Hicks, PhD, an associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, believes that the way companies treat people is a cutting-edge issue to

Cultivating Effective Corporate Cultures

What factors influence corporate culture? And how can businesses develop the kind of culture that fosters productivity and profitability? AMA commissioned a study by the Institute for Corporate Productivity to find out....

C-Suite Hiring Forecast: The Ability to Innovate Will Be Key in 2007

A steady economy and a stronger tech sector have set the stage for an increase in executive hiring. Those execs most in demand will be those who have proven expertise in managing a diverse work force and can innovate most successfully....

Customized Training Empowers ABB’s Global, Technical Workforce

ABB is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation, and robotics and motion, serving customers globally in utilities, industry and transport, and infrastructure.

Cutting Health-Care Expenses, Incentivizing Employees

Bobby Hotaling tells how his company helped a client save on health care costs.

Dan Pink Shifts into Drive

What really motivates workers? Traditionally, managers have used the carrot and stick approach. Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, believes it’s time for businesses to develop a new strategy. In a recent AMA Edgewise podcast, he stated, “What we have is a

Defining Success in Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Many companies are investing in diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives. The business case for D&I and the potential impact are clear.

Demand for Analytical Skills to Grow Sharply Over Next Five Years

With the increasing significance of "Big Data" for business today, the demand for analytical skills training is expected to grow sharply over the next five years.

Developing a Leadership Mindset Across the Organization - AMA

Organizations have many sound business reasons to develop the leadership potential of all employees. Having a strong, responsible, and empowered staff can lead to improved performance and business results.