Commercial Acumen, Analytics and Business Advisory
We've pulled together a list of resources to provide a great starting point to help you grow and up-skill
Acquiring expertise in commercial acumen, analytics, and business advisory requires a combination of learning, practical experience, and networking. Utilize these resources to enhance your knowledge and skills in these areas, tailoring your approach to your professional goals and interests.
Books
- “The McKinsey Way” by Ethan M. Rasiel: Offers insights into management consulting and advisory services.
- “Flawless Consulting: A Guide to Getting Your Expertise Used” by Peter Block: Discusses the consulting process and how to be effective as a business advisor.
- “Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals” by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic: Focuses on data visualization and storytelling using data.
- “Data Science for Business” by Foster Provost and Tom Fawcett: Discusses how to use data effectively in business decision-making.
- “Understanding Michael Porter: The Essential Guide to Competition and Strategy” by Joan Magretta: Offers insights into strategic thinking and commercial strategy.
Podcasts
- “The Strategy Skills Podcast”: Explores strategy, competitiveness, and commercial acumen in various industries.
- “Data Skeptic” by Kyle Polich: Discusses concepts in data science and analytics in an approachable way.
- “The Consulting Success Podcast” by Michael Zipursky: Discusses various aspects of consulting and providing business advisory services.
Youtube
More details to come – check back soon!
Online Courses
- Look for courses on business strategy, economics, and commercial acumen on platforms like Coursera, edX and LinkedIn Learning.
Websites & Blogs
- Harvard Business Review: Provides articles and resources on various aspects of business strategy and commercial acumen.
- The Advisory Board: Provides insights and articles on business advisory and consulting.
- Towards Data Science: Provides a variety of articles and resources on data science and analytics.
- DataCamp: Offers interactive courses on data science and analytics tools.
Practice
Connect with professionals who are experienced in business advisory and seek their mentorship and advice.