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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

Do this exercise to get more meaning from your life

It's about pinning down your "ultimate why," according to Berkeley Haas professors Sahar Yousef and Lucas Miller.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
10 mins
For students
goals
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March 3, 2023

The 10 essential business skills every person (or team) needs‍

I’m sure we’ve all had this thought over the course of our career: “I wish somebody could give me a playbook on how to be great at my job.”

Well, we’re here to tell you that being a great strategist isn’t a natural talent or a magic trick. It’s a list of critical skills that, when mastered, make you indispensable.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
10 mins
For students
strategy
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May 3, 2023

Which skills matter? Employees and L&D leaders don’t always agree [research]

Which skills matter in the modern workplace – to get promoted, to get ahead, to impact the business? It turns out that employees and learning leaders don’t always agree.

We recently surveyed 10,000 students and 250 learning leaders on the skills that are their biggest priority in 2023.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
3 mins
For companies
talent management
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March 21, 2023

Want to build the next Airbnb? 4 steps to get started

Airbnb changed the way we travel without purchasing any hotels. Uber made it easier to get around without amassing their own fleet. And DoorDash took care of breakfast without cracking a single egg.

The common thread between these companies is that they’re platform businesses. Rather than selling products directly, they’re providing a platform that conveniently connects sellers and buyers.

How do you follow in their footsteps? Here are four steps that can help you build a platform of your own.

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Greg Shove
Section Staff
5 mins
For companies
platform

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