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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Corporate Politics 101: The Nine Signs of an Overly Political Organization

Have internal politics gotten out of control in your organization? Here are some of the symptoms, from gridlock to grandstanding, that indicate that your company's culture has become infected with the politics virus. See how many sound familiar; if...

Crafting a Bold and Compelling Future

Learn how to build your strategic plan by crafting a clear vision statement

Creating a "Getting it Done" Culture

Chances are, your organization has a lofty, inspirational mission statement. But how many of those lofty goals will actually see the light of day? A new book offers guidelines for closing the often wide gap between strategy and execution....

Creating a Destination-Oriented Culture

Scott Cawood, coauthor of <i>Destination Profit</i>, tells <i>Performance and Profits</i> why a destination is not the same thing as a goal, why organizations should open up the financial books to improve employee performance and why resiliency starts...

Creating a Powerful Personal Presence to Influence and Engage

Learn how to exhibit a professional presence.

Creating Meaning in Day-to-Day Work

As CEO of boutique hotelier Joie de Vivre Hospitality, Chip Conley knows that his company's ability to live up to its name depends on his employees finding a deeper meaning in their work. In this excerpt from his new book, he shares his insights in...

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

Crisis Leadership

Agility is a word used so often in business that its real meaning and implications sometimes get lost. What does it truly mean to have an agile organization? Being agile means that your business incorporates qualities and practices to help recognize when changes are coming—and can respond to them qu

Curing the “Recession Hangover”

Leaders must focus on building engaged relationships with employees if they are to move their businesses forward post-recession.

Customer Focus Is a Strategic Choice

So you say your organization is focused on the customer, and you've got the sound bites and slogans to prove it. But have you made the strategic choice to actually execute a customer-centric approach, or have you simply added a few meaningless words...