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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Latest Data on Global Pay Practices

A new survey finds that although more multinational organizations are taking a global approach to compensation, that strategy doesn't usually extend beyond executive-level employees....

Latest Research on Global CEO Concerns

The rising cost of health care is a top concern for U.S. CEOs, but top executives in Europe and Asia assign health care a low priority, according to a new global survey of chief executives conducted by The Conference Board....

Latest Worldwide Cost of Living Survey: The U.S. May be a Bargain

What's the most expensive city in the world for expats? Da, it's Moscow, for the third year in a row. Asunción, Paraguay, is the cheapest. And the gap between the most and least expensive cities is growing wider....

Launching a Behavioral Coaching Program in Your Organization

Companies that offer a strong behavioral coaching program will attract quality talent while maximally leveraging the employees already on board. People are increasingly looking to invest their skills and talents in organizations where “payback” is more than the salary they earn.

Laurence Miller on Handling Difficult to Disturbed Employees

Every workplace is filled with a wide range of personalities. From Difficult to Disturbed (AMACOM), the new book by Dr. Laurence Miller , gives managers the insight, understanding, and tools they need to get the best from those who present the toughest problems. From Difficult to Disturbed helps rea

Lawrence Allen on the War for Chocolate in China

As China comes into its own as a world economic power, a new, huge consumer class is emerging, hungry for all things Western. In this land where twenty-five years ago most of the population had never tasted chocolate, five icons of Western business are now slugging it out in a battle royal to see wh

Lead with “Conscience” to Develop Strong Relationships in the Workplace

As leaders, we need to cultivate many qualities as we try to attain the most rewarding relationships with our internal and external stakeholders.

Keep Your Eye on the—Bosu?

Sometimes we can learn important life lessons in the most unlikely of places—even the gym. Sander Flaum learned that if he really focuses hard, he can maintain his balance on the half-dome ball known as the Bosu Balance Trainer®. But the moment he lets himself become distracted, he’s knocked off tas

How to Lead with Creative Tension

10 Exercises to Figure Out Where You and Your Team Are Going

Leader’s Role as Career Coach

Today's employees want to have an open, honest, two-way dialogue about their abilities, interests and options with their leaders. Beverly Kaye identifies a set of skills that leaders can use for such conversations with staff. To coach your staff,...