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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Dan Pink on the Modus Operandi of Motivation

Work + produce = reward. This is thought to be the algorithm that inspires efficiency across the workforce. Best-selling author Dan Pink discusses his findings, based on over 40 years of research that the stimulus for success isn’t just the almighty dollar but the presence of autonomy, mastery, and

Dan Pink Shifts into Drive

What really motivates workers? Traditionally, managers have used the carrot and stick approach. Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, believes it’s time for businesses to develop a new strategy. In a recent AMA Edgewise podcast, he stated, “What we have is a

Dan Schawbel on How Old School is New School Again

The last time Dan Schawbel was here he talked about the wonders of technology. Now he's returned to tell you to back off of your screens. In his new book Back to Human he argues we're suffering from a loss of human connection, it's time to get out there face to face and connect with our coworkers, f

Danielle Harlan on The New Alpha

Being the alpha dog is everyone's goal right? But if you think about the alphas in your organization, they're usually not someone you like very much. Danielle Harlan has seen a rise in what she calls the New Alpha, the kinder, more impactful leader.

Daryl Wizelman on Retaining Talent Through the Recession

During the recession, many a worker has been told that they should put up with their lot and they’re lucky to have a job at all; the recession is an excuse to employers to treat their staff however they want. The result, however, is that once the economy turns around, talented employees will leave a

Dave Gray on How Games at Work Inspire Creativity

According to Dave Gray in his new book, Gamestorming , playing with office supplies is not a waste of time. Whipping out a stack of post-its in a meeting and jotting down notes or sketching ideas is actually helpful; otherwise all those ideas have to stay inside your head, getting lost and confused.

David Braun on Mergers and Acquisitions

You've probably seen Pretty Woman, Wall Street, or Working Girl and think you have an idea of how mergers and acquisitions work: a big scary company comes to buy a small company and sell it for scrap. David Braun , founder and CEO of Capstone, is here to tell you that is so outside the realm of real

David Clemons and Michael Kroth on Managing Your Mobile Workforce

It’s a challenge to lead any employees but when a large number of them are mobile and don’t even show up in the office, the stakes are raised even further. Today’s technology makes it easier but David Clemons and Michael Kroth want to remind you that cell phones and e-mail are tools, not a solution.

David Allen on Managing Your Attention

David Allen, author of Getting Things Done , uses lists so he doesn't have to make a plan. This may seem counter-intuitive but it's actually extremely intuitive thinking. As soon as something crosses your mind it it best to deal with it immediately in the most appropriate way. Most of the time that

David L. Van Rooy on Career Strategies to Take You Where You Want to Be

It’s never too late to change career paths, and David L. Van Rooy, author of Trajectory: 7 Career Strategies to Take You from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be , published by AMACOM, shares with us the steps needed to reach your goals. Having an idea of the kind of job you want is only the first