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

HR Practices

Study after study has shown that when it comes to linking human capital with organizational performance, HR departments are out of synch. It's time for a new model....

HR Struggles with Organizational Growth

A new survey suggests that many senior HR professionals are struggling to establish a prominent position in the area of strategic growth. One-third of the respondents said that senior HR leaders are "on the sidelines," contributing in spot roles such...

How to Avoid the Four Deadliest On-Boarding Mistakes

For new hires, the first few weeks at a company is a sink-or-swim situation, so getting them onboard before they drown is important. Dive into this article for tips on creating a successful onboarding program....

I Heard It Through the Grapevine

The rumor mill is alive and well in corporate America. According to a recent survey, nearly half of the respondents said they would put more credence in the company grapevine than in what a corporate leader says. Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D., takes a...

How Would You Grade Your Training Program?

In college, students who have failed to keep up with coursework throughout the semester undergo a ritual as old as education itself: the hallowed ceremony of cramming for a test. With mere hours to learn the subject matter, they frantically try to absorb several weeks' worth of material, hoping to g

HR's Role in High-Performing Companies

HR professionals know that creating a high performing organization requires more than a strong business plan. As the stewards of company culture, it's up to them to help find, develop, and leverage the human capital that will foster a climate of...

I Object! Four Steps to Handling Objections

Advice for managers for dealing with objections and dissent so that people can move forward to get work done.

I'm a Manager, and So Can You

Being a good manager isn't all that different from being a good person.

Identifying and Removing the Barriers to Innovation

Some of the common barriers to innovation and how to overcome them.

If At First You Don't Fail...

Doing the right thing, in the right way, the first time. Wasn't that supposed to be our goal? So how is it that purposely pursuing what might be considered a questionable path has gained attention as an innovation strategy? Turns out, the lessons...