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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Connecting Strategic Thinking to Results: Why Leaders Must See the Practical Side of Ideas

One of the most important characteristics of a leader is the ability to think strategically. Leaders must be adept at recognizing themes, trends, and data applications and envisioning big ideas.

Considering Uncertainty, Bias, and Data in Scenario Planning

Many leaders in organizations are turning to scenario planning to address the uncertainty associated with the impact of the COVID pandemic on major resource allocation

Create a More Successful Work Environment with Feng Shui

Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." As you sit in your office or cubicle, take a look around. Does your environment make you feel energized, eager to tackle each day's challenges? If not, the New Year...

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....

Debunking the Myths About Successful Companies

The authors of the new book Tuned In take a look at three business myths that lead companies astray....

Did Innovation Play a Role in the Financial Crisis?

You may have heard that the current financial crisis was fueled in large part by "financial innovations" such as subprime lending, mortgage-backed securities and collateralized debt obligations. How did innovation, which is supposed to be inherently...

Disruption Now, Disruption Later, and Disruption Forever

AMA Quarterly spoke with Jeff Schwartz, a principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP and the U.S. leader

Does Social Networking Boost Productivity?

The social networking phenomenon is not just for slackers anymore. A growing number of knowledge workers are using sites such as Myspace and Facebook to share best practices, identify trends and inspire innovation. Here's an overview of how social...

Drucker's Words of Wisdom

Peter Drucker is widely acknowledged as the world’s greatest management thinker—the “inventor of modern management.” In an exclusive interview, William A. Cohen, the first graduate of Drucker’s executive PhD program, discusses Drucker’s key lessons and how to integrate them into our everyday busines

Eight Habits of Effective Critical Thinkers

How to make better decisions through critical thinking.