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Developing Analytical Skills for Managers
Learn about the importance of thinking analytically, critically, and making decisions consistentlyPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 5 lessons.
Intermediate Provider : Maureen Chisholm 5 Lessons · 15m in Arabic, English, Spanish
Course Description
Managers handle a variety of situations and problems which result in the need to examine data and analyze situations from a wider perspective. Managers need to be able to examine a situation from an analytical viewpoint, but they also need to think critically when attempting to develop alternatives and solutions. The ability to think critically, examine an issue from all sides, and use analytics and data to discover and support claims will benefit members of an organization by helping them make sound decisions. Critical thinking will also initiate a creative environment, allowing for a collaborative approach towards examining problems and opportunities. The development of analytical skills is essential to a manager in today’s workplace.
This course on Developing Analytical Skills for Managers outlines the importance of making decisions consistently, which requires understanding the situation and analyzing associated data to resolve problems or address potential opportunities. Managers must think analytically but also critically to make valuable decisions, which will position the organization strategically and competitively.
What You'll Learn
- Clarify the difference between analytical and critical thinking
- Recognize the value of critical thinking in problem-solving
- Explain the role of curiosity when collecting data
- Distinguish analytical thinking from creative thinking
- Apply data analysis skills to examine situations and support claims
- Increase curiosity as part of the data-collection process
Key Takeaways
- Managers frequently face situations and problems that require examining data and analyzing situations from a wider perspective.
- Combining analytical thinking with critical thinking helps managers make sound, valuable decisions.
- Using analytics and data to discover and support claims helps members of an organization make sound decisions.
- Critical thinking initiates a creative environment and a collaborative approach to examining problems and opportunities.
- Making decisions consistently requires understanding the situation and analyzing the associated data to resolve problems or address opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for managers, who handle a variety of situations and problems that require examining data and analyzing situations from a wider perspective.
What does this course cover?
It outlines the importance of making decisions consistently by understanding the situation and analyzing associated data, and it covers analytical versus creative thinking, data analysis skills, and increasing curiosity.
What skills will I gain?
The course develops analytical skills, critical thinking, and problem solving.
What lessons are included?
The lessons are Introduction, Analytical vs. Creative Thinking, Data Analysis Skills, Increasing Curiosity, and Test Your Knowledge.
Why are analytical skills important for managers?
The development of analytical skills is essential to a manager in today's workplace; thinking analytically and critically helps make valuable decisions that position the organization strategically and competitively.
