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The ABCs of Leadership Development: Empowering Your Team to Thrive Click to view The ABCs of Leadership Development: Empowering Your Team to Thrive
As a leader, your role includes developing the people who work for you, but it doesn’t stop there. You also have critical business responsibilities and a broader role in driving organizational success. Developing your team benefits them by fostering their continuous growth and...
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To Do or Not to Do? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Approving a Project Click to view To Do or Not to Do? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Approving a Project
You have a great team, and they have great ideas. But there is just no way you can get to them all—and certainly not at the same time.
Whether they are big or small projects, it can be challenging to know which to approve and which to let go. Here are three questions you can ask...
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Leadership Lessons From the Political Divide: Turning Conflict into Success Click to view Leadership Lessons From the Political Divide: Turning Conflict into Success
It is a presidential election year in the United States, and political messaging is growing louder and more frequent as we approach November 5. What stands out most about these messages is their polarization. I fear we may never return to the days of respectful discourse....
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Elevating Business Acumen for Modern Leaders: The Ecosystem ApproachElevating Business Acumen for Modern Leaders: The Ecosystem Approach
There’s a common experience when leading or observing groups of learners from non-finance roles participating in a...
Katelyn Watkins
Jul 23, 2024
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Why Business Acumen in Young & Frontline Leaders Is Key to SuccessWhy Business Acumen in Young & Frontline Leaders Is Key to Success
In an increasingly competitive business landscape, the ability to make high-quality decisions at speed is essential....
Krista Campbell
Jul 9, 2024
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What Is Cost of Capital and Why Is It Important?What Is Cost of Capital and Why Is It Important?
The cost of capital is an indication of the cost a business incurs to finance itself, and it’s an important metric for...
Ned Wasniewski
Oct 30, 2023
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Insightful Ideas: Best of 2022Insightful Ideas: Best of 2022
It's that time of year! And, no, we don't mean hot cocoa, sweater weather, mistletoe, and menorahs (though we hope you...
Julie Danielson
Dec 13, 2022
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When Time Is Money: Understanding Financial ReportingWhen Time Is Money: Understanding Financial Reporting
I teach financial acumen to senior leaders all over the world. Although financial regulations, cultural practices, and...
Laurel Tyler
Sep 13, 2022
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Equip Your Leaders with the Business Acumen Skills to Manage InflationEquip Your Leaders with the Business Acumen Skills to Manage Inflation
We’ve read about it. We’ve heard about it. And we feel it. Inflation is at a 40-year high in the United States. And...
Ned Wasniewski
Jul 13, 2022
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Focusing on the Small PictureFocusing on the Small Picture
When a client reaches out to us to discuss the creation of a Business Acumen leadership development course, they...
Laurel Tyler
Aug 31, 2021
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Business Acumen CuratedBusiness Acumen Curated
Having an increased literacy in business acumen concepts helps leaders and individuals alike make sense of the...
Krista Campbell
Aug 17, 2021
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Simulations as a Practice Field for BusinessSimulations as a Practice Field for Business
At Insight Experience, we believe in the value of using the business simulation methodology to teach business acumen...
Krista Campbell
Aug 3, 2021
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