The Business Acumen for Managers series equips leaders with the skills to connect daily work to the bigger picture. Across these courses, managers learn how businesses create value, how departments work together, and how strategy guides decisions at every level. The series introduces practical tools such as feedback loops, environmental scanning, financial insight, and cross-functional collaboration.
Managers also explore how ethical judgment and clear communication shape trust and performance. By the end, learners will be able to translate company goals into informed actions that strengthen their teams, influence decisions, and support long-term organizational success.
Course Quick Facts:
- Total Seat Time: 25 minutes
- Number of Courses: 5
- Downloadable Handouts: 5
- Target Audience: Managers
- Primary Competencies: Business Acumen; Decision-Making; Collaboration; Strategic Thinking
Learning Objectives:
- Connect team goals and tasks to the organization’s broader strategy;
- Analyze financial and performance data to identify risks and opportunities;
- Use collaboration and communication skills to strengthen cross-department relationships;
- Apply environmental scanning techniques to anticipate industry changes;
- Use ethical judgment to evaluate decisions and their long-term impact;
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