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Developing New Leaders
Lessons I Learned Before I Could Teach Them: Working with Senior Leaders Click to view Lessons I Learned Before I Could Teach Them: Working with Senior Leaders
Note: This is the second post in the Lessons I Learned Before I Could Teach Them series. Head here for tips on running effective meetings.
As a leadership development consultant, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with senior leaders across industries. But before I...
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Business Simulation
How Business Simulations Build Leadership Mindsets That Last Click to view How Business Simulations Build Leadership Mindsets That Last
As we wrap up the first month of 2025, it’s a good time to check in on our leadership mental models. In a recent Forbes piece, “How to Choose the Right Leadership Development Training in 2025 and Beyond,” Susan Hobson underscores the significance of the leadership mindset as a...
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Executing Strategy
5 Signs Your Organization Needs Strategy Execution Training Click to view 5 Signs Your Organization Needs Strategy Execution Training
Every organization wants to operate at its peak, but even the best-run companies encounter challenges that hinder progress. Recognizing these warning signs early can help you avoid costly delays and ensure that your strategy is set up for success.
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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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