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

The 4 Key Aspects to Being a Strategic Partner

The strategic business partner (SBP) role holds real promise, but has rarely been designed and executed in ways that could develop different results.

The 411 on SOP's

Why standard operating procedures are important, and how to develop them.

The 411 on SOPs

Why standard operating procedures are important, and how to develop them.

The 5 A’s of Leadership Communication to Build Trust and Loyalty

Why should anyone want to work for someone they can’t trust? Earning the trust of your team members is crucial to motivating their performance and securing their loyalty.

The ABCs of Advertising Online

Now that practically everyone’s surfing the Net, savvy companies are moving some of their ad dollars online. Here’s a primer on how to navigate the world of pop-ups and banner ads....

The 5 Most Common Negotiation Tactics and How to Counter Them: AMA Research

Don’t be intimidated by the most common negotiation tactics. See how you can prepare yourself and be successful in any negotiation scenario.

Survey Says: It's All About the Follow-up

Employee surveys are useless without effective follow up.

The "Decoy Effect" and Other Irrational (but Irresistible) Behaviors

In his best-selling new book <i>Predictably Irrational,</i> behavioral economist Dan Ariely examines the bizarre decisions people make at work and in life and uncovers some surprising truths about the way we think. In this interview, Ariely tells us...

The ABCs of Business

While there's no denying the value of a sound formal education, there are some key business skills that must be learned outside of the classroom. Former astronaut Winston Scott discusses the importance of ongoing learning for both employees and leaders....

Testing Organizational Toxicity Through Employee Engagement

Bruce L. Katcher, Ph.D. offers tips to help engage employees as part of a "we" culture, instead of a "they" culture.