Data Analytics: Do Businesses Really Need It?
Every company in the world – from a kid’s lemonade stand to a large corporation like Apple – has data at its disposal. Though a lot of data is created in similar ways, the real value of data comes from…
The 3 Levels of Communication Skills Training
All strategic, operational, and financial success hinges on clear, effective communication. Can I get an amen, anyone who’s ever worked on a team? Even the most cutting-edge business strategy is meaningless if you can’t communicate it in a way that…
Top 6 Leadership Skills for Managers
We’ve all heard the cliché that leaders are made not born, but is that really true? As is the case with most well-worn sayings, there is both accuracy and exaggeration involved. What are the top leadership skills to develop –…
Amazon Leadership Principles
Amazon has a market cap of almost $1 trillion (let that sink in for a minute!), making it one of the most valuable companies in the world by that metric. The meteoric rise of Amazon is due, at least in…
The Pyramid Principle Explained
If you’ve been around consulting for any amount of time, you’ve heard of The Pyramid Principle®, developed and popularized by Barbara Minto. In fact, we wrote a whole article on it. But, as always, there’s a deeper level to explore…
The Pyramid Principle – Applied
The Pyramid Principle® will help you drive action from key stakeholders and increase your organizational influence. What if we told you that there’s a better way to structure your presentations, meetings, and emails? One that will drive action and…