Cover the foundations in-depth and diagnose problems like a Sherlock

Avoid

• Undefined problems, complex messy approaches, information overload

Emerge as

• A sharp logical thinker with a method to address non-routine mysteries

Craft compelling business cases

Avoid

• Short-sighted solutions, incomplete data analysis, ignoring stakeholder input, over-reliance on templates

Emerge as

• A structured brainstormer ready to present actionable recommendations

Craft and iterate powerful narratives that catalyze persuasive calls to action

Avoid

• Flawed arguments, fallacious reasoning, overcomplexity, lack of evidence

Emerge as

• An articulate communicator who presents ideas logically and persuasively

Build clear, concise and impactful pages

Avoid

• Information overload, poor design choices, lackluster slide titles and layout inconsistency in slide layouts

Emerge as

• A visual communicator able to convey complex ideas simply and elegantly

Convey and receive information with rigor and speed

Avoid

• Ambiguity, inconsistent messaging, excessive wording, convoluted messaging

Emerge as

• An effective communicator who’s intentinoal, clear and concise

Navigate organizations successfully and develop productive relationships

Avoid

• Inconsistent communication, lack of empathy and dodging difficult conversations

Emerge as

• A trusted advisor capable of building and maintaining relationships

Set yourself up for success no matter what

Avoid

• Complacency, negativity, lack of accountability

Emerge as

• A resilient, goal-oriented professional with a balance of humility and ambition

Understand the situation fully to recommend persuasively

Avoid

• Shallow analysis, cognitive biases, data cherry-picking, overgeneralization

Emerge as

• A data-savvy analyst able to distill insights into actionable steps