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

Stimulate Creative Thinking to Make Innovation a Reality

While innovation has always been the purview of R&D, an increasing number of companies expect professionals in all roles and at all levels to innovate. Many professionals say, “Innovate? My brain has been trained to do the opposite.

Stop Micromanaging!

Learn why micromanaging is a waste of office talent and time.

Stop Procrastinating—Now

A 10-step plan for overcoming procrastination.

Stop Punishing Failure in the Workplace, and Start Rewarding It

Failure is an inevitable part of life. So why is it so often met with punishment? Negative reinforcement might be helpful when studying lab rats, but when you bring it into the workplace, it starts to cause harm—both to your employees and to your business.

Stop Punishing Your Best Performers! Build a Culture of Employee Development

Learn how to lmake your best performers feel apprecciated..

Stefan Swanepoel on Leveraging Your Animal Instincts

Here's a serious question: Are you an elephant or a crocodile? According to author and businessman Stefan Swanepoel , the answer could determine your career path and level of success. Stefan’s latest book Surviving Your Serengeti: 7 Skills to Master Business & Life is a New York Times best-selle

The Art of Storytelling in Business Communications - AMA

Business leaders must exhibit the interpersonal and business communication skills that allow them to form positive relationships with others.

Storytelling: How to Be a Persuasive Communicator

Storytelling is an effective tool to motivate staff members.

Straight Talk: Communicating Feedback

None of us wants to bring a behavior problem to the attention of an employee, whether we are the individual’s manager or mentor.

Strategic Alliances

Strategic alliances can be a great move for a company. Norma Watenpaugh and Hanoch Eiron explain why successful alliances start with involvement at the top.