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

The 4 Key Aspects to Being a Strategic Partner

The strategic business partner (SBP) role holds real promise, but has rarely been designed and executed in ways that could develop different results.

The 411 on SOPs

Why standard operating procedures are important, and how to develop them.

The 5 A’s of Leadership Communication to Build Trust and Loyalty

Why should anyone want to work for someone they can’t trust? Earning the trust of your team members is crucial to motivating their performance and securing their loyalty.

The Behaviors of a Leader

The right behaviors oof a leader spell SPARK.

The Bigger Picture

In today's global village, employers in developing and developed countries are all influenced by the same trends. According to the latest research by the Human Research Institute, we will see a growing emphasis on controlling costs, raising...

The Bottom Line on Improperly Trained Leaders

Poor leadership talent drains an organization, keeping it from accomplishing all that it wants to do. Not all managers need leadership training, but leadership development can significantly impact their performance and that of their teams. What skills...

The Art of Preparation

During his career as an agent representing dozens of major league baseball players, Ronald M. Shapiro has learned the value of preparation. Whether it's negotiating a multimillion-dollar contract for a Hall-of-Famer or presenting a proposal to your...

The Cassandra Conundrum

Learn how to influence others

The Chief Egotistical Officer

Narcissism is often regarded as a necessary character trait of any successful CEO, but a new study that takes a look at the correlation between narcissistic CEOs and the performance of their companies finds that a big ego doesn't mean big results....

The Concrete Jungle Survival Guide:Four Steps to Overcoming the Chaos (and Taming the 10,000-Pound G

Learn how to increase tranquility, accountability, and productivit in today's corporate jungles.