SKILL BENCHMARK
Business Acumen
- 14m
- 14 questions
Business acumen allows you to utilize information on the company's direction and goals and the industry's competitive environment to add value to the organisation and customers. Make clear decisions and recommendations linked to the organisation's strategy and financial goals, reflecting an awareness of external dynamics. Provide clear explanations for actions taken relative to customer requirements, organisational needs, and industry trends. This benchmark evaluates your understanding of this topic. Being aware of potential knowledge gaps allows you to better understand your current competency and areas for improvement, so you can find suitable content and curate your own learning path. The courses recommended at the end of this benchmark can help you fill potential gaps in your knowledge.
Topics covered
- Applying Competitive Advantage to Marketing Strategies
- Assessing Organizational Risks
- Building a Strategic Commitment to Sustainability
- Business Execution: How Things Get Done
- Customer Service: Discovering Customer Needs
- Developing Your Business Acumen
- Focusing on the Bottom Line as an Employee
- Gaining Insight through Organizational Awareness
- Managing Organizational Risks
- Recognizing Organizational Risks
- Synchronize Goals to Optimize Your Team
- Using Lean to Perfect Organizational Processes
- Using Strategic Thinking as a Manager
- Viewing the Big Picture Strategically
