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

Hiring the Cast for Your Service Department

Hiring out your service department with people who can star in their roles is the key to success in customer service.

Hold that Tiger! An Animal Trainer's Tips on Managing Your Team

Ever feel like your team members are getting a bit out of control? Take a deep breath and follow these tips from an exotic animal trainer-guaranteed to help you survive even the wildest workplace jungle (without the aid of a whip and chair)....

Holding on to the Best and Brightest Young Employees

If you're not doing all you can to keep talented young employees from flying the coop, your organization's reputation and productivity will suffer. Bruce L. Katcher, Ph.D., provides action steps for keeping the keepers....

Holiday Business Etiquette Q & A

I spend enough time with my colleagues and boss at work. Do I really have to go to the office holiday party? Lydia Ramsey: Absolutely, yes. Attendance is mandatory.

Holiday Gift-Giving Made Easy

Expert tips on what to give and to whom at holiday time.

Holiday Parties, Version 2008

This holiday season, 77% of employers say, "Party on." But with budgets flat and costs on the rise, employees may have to chow down on Cheez Whiz and pigs in a blanket instead of shrimp and paté. And chances are, your significant other won't be on the...

Holiday Parties, Version 2009

Although pundits insist the recession is officially over, when it comes to holiday parties, it appears that many companies haven’t gotten the memo. For many hard-working employees, the best (and perhaps only) 2009 holiday gift from their employers will simply be a continuing paycheck.

Hooray for Providence!

Are you one of those people who has always known exactly what professional path you've wanted to pursue? Sometimes, as John Lennon wrote, "Life is what happens while you're busy making other plans."...

Honing Your Pandemic Productivity

The following tips can help you get back on track, if necessary, or reassure yourself that you’re doing OK.

How Shape Shifter Employees Disrupt the Workplace

“Claire” seemed to be the perfect new hire. When corporate management visited your branch office during Claire’s first workweek, she surprised you and delighted the managers above you by quoting the corporate mission statement in her brief self-introduction. “You’ve hired a keeper,” your CEO said.