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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A Leader's First 100 Days: Be Aware of Scrutiny, Beware Mutiny

Sander Flaum compares a new leader's first few months on the job to the atmosphere of a first date-every action comes under intense scrutiny. He outlines five strategies to help pave the way for a smooth relationship....

A Model for Driving Innovation in Your Organization

To increase innovation in your organization, learn how to practice the “4Ps.” As the author suggests, these four Ps—priority, plan, people, and process—are the four elements to consider in order to build your innovation efforts.

A Leadership Lesson from Our Former First Lady

Remember when Hillary Clinton got teary-eyed the night before the New Hampshire primary? It was a stunning moment, when the high-powered New York Senator showed her humanity. Bruce L. Katcher, Ph.D., explains why the business world would be a better place if more leaders showed their true feelings.

A Leadership Lesson from The King's Speech

A lesson in leadership from the hit film 'The King's Speech:' leaders must learn to ask for the support they need to succeed in their role.

A New Generation Demands Your Attention

There's a new generation out there--the Linkster Generation. Find out how tohelp them to enter the workforce.

A New Customer Metric to Blow the Whistle on Bad Profits

Here's a simple technique that you can use to evaluate your customers' experience with your organization. Better yet it will help you identify what you can do to improve each customer's relationship with your company....

A New HRI/AMA Study Provides a Look into the Future of Leadership

In July 2005, American Management Association (AMA) and the Human Resource Institute (HRI) teamed up to conduct a global leadership development survey entitled "Leading into the Future."

A New Look at a Leader's "First 100 Days"

The first 100 days on the job are critical for any new leader. How to succeed? Concentrate less on endless meetings and e-mails and focus on planning and achieving top line growth....

A Performance Review System That Works For Everyone

Here are 20 questions as foundation of an effective performance review.

A Q-and-A with Jim Kilts, Former CEO of Gillette

During his time at Gillette, Jim Kilts cemented his reputation as one of the most talented CEOs in America by turning around a once-great company that had lost its edge. <A href="http://podcast.amanet....