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November 20, 2023

2 simple data skills that every single person should know

The ability to quickly clean and analyze a data set will make you better at every part of your job. But it’s easy to go a long time without learning these skills. (And if you’re far along in your career, it can feel embarrassing to ask for help!). That’s why we're sharing our quick guide on two basic data skills everyone should have. 

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Greg Shove
Taylor Malmsheimer, Head of Strategy
5 mins
For students
Data analysis
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November 14, 2023

10 ways to get your team to move faster on AI

If you’re a leader and you believe in AI, you’re probably facing a challenge in getting your whole team to embrace AI. Learn 10 ways to get your team excited about AI, from Section's CEO Greg Shove.

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Greg Shove
Greg Shove, CEO
5 mins
For students
AI
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November 8, 2023

How to customize ChatGPT to your needs

Working with AI right now is like working with a brand new coworker. They don’t get your processes or your way of thinking. You have to give them a lot of context, and even when you do, the results aren’t exactly right. While many people give up, we promise it's worth it to train your AI tool to be your best possible copilot.

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Greg Shove
Taylor Malmsheimer, Head of Strategy
5 mins
For students
AI
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November 2, 2023

Sponsor your direct reports, don’t just mentor them

Your team needs both mentorship and sponsorship to thrive. We'll unpack the difference between a mentor and sponsor, and share DEI expert Mita Mallick's guidance on why both roles are essential.

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Greg Shove
Taylor Malmsheimer, Head of Strategy
5 mins
For students
Leadership
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March 3, 2023

7 steps to writing a powerful sales pitch

In life, great stories can have a profound impact. Hence why you (we) wept like a baby at the end of Titanic.

But great stories don’t just belong on the big screen. Their power belongs in the business world too. The key to a sales pitch that wins clients, gets business, and drives results? You guessed it. Storytelling. 

In this post, we’re going to walk you through positioning master April Dunford’s sales story framework. This is the narrative that helps you easily communicate the unique value of your product to customers.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
8 mins
For students
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July 5, 2023

5 questions every great manager asks their team

Stop asking, "When will I get this by?" and start asking the five questions that matter for coaching great teams.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
5 mins
For students
Management
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June 7, 2023

5 insights on learning from Section's Annual Outcomes Report

We surveyed your employees on the blockers that stand in the way of learning. Read our post to learn how to engage them in learning and prove the ROI of your programs.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
2 mins
For companies
learning and development
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May 17, 2023

4 steps to attracting and keeping the best talent in business (even if you're not Google)

You don't need to be a big tech firm to attract, recruit, and retain the best talent. Here's our four-step process for doing it right.

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Greg Shove
Mary Fenton
6 mins
For companies
Talent acquisition

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