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

Business Communication: Correct Language Usage

Test yourself on 10 stick English usage questions to help boost your written communication skills.

What Does It Mean to Be an Authentic Leader?

Whenever I think about the need for authentic leadership, I can’t help but think of a man I’ll call Scott. As a VP of operations, Scott had delivered strong results in a variety of industries for the authoritarians at the helm.

What If Someone “WikiLeaked” You?

In today's viral, WiwiLeaks world, leaders who want to avoid embarassment must think before they speak.

The Art of Asking A Good Question

What’s the difference between a good question and a bad question? Bad questions often elicit incomplete or misleading answers and can undermine rapport.

What to Do if You Forget Someone's Name

Unless you have a photographic memory or are one of the few people who can get away with calling everyone "kiddo," sooner or later you'll be in the uncomfortable situation of forgetting someone's name. No need to panic. These tips from a memory master are guaranteed to get you out of hot water every

Mastering Body Language: What to Say Without Speaking

If you want to get your message across most effectively, pay attention not just to your words but to your body language. When it comes to nonverbal communication, perception is everything. Communication expert Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., explains how...

What, Me Brag?

If you don't learn how to promote yourself, your company may not promote you, either, says Peggy Klaus, author of <i>Brag! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It</i>. While nobody likes a braggart, keeping quiet about your...

What's Your Story?

Forget the PowerPoint presentations and the bar charts. If you really want to grab people's attention, there is no substitute for the age-old art form of storytelling-and some of the most powerful, engaging stories you can tell are the ones starring...

What's Your Social Quotient?

Boost your business and career by leveraging your social skills.

When Good Storytelling Goes Bad

Why everyone needs to have a researcher's skepticism.