Analysis, Professional Development
In my last blog post, I urged analysts to become three-dimensional experts, and now I’m adding another critical piece of expertise-related advice: your customer’s level of expertise should be just as important as yours in driving how you present your analysis. You...
Analysis, Professional Development
You must demonstrate expertise to succeed as an analyst, regardless of what you analyze, but what exactly does it mean to be an expert? My public- and private-sector experience suggests there are three dimensions of expertise, and you gain knowledge in each area in...
Executive Presence, Professional Development
Most literature on executive presence focuses on your need to present a strong, competent persona so your bosses will see you as a capable professional. Unfortunately, not everyone you work with seeks a persona that maximizes competence. Some want a greater sense of...
Executive Presence, Professional Development
Your executive presence — how you consciously and unconsciously communicate your competence to others — is critical to your career. Unfortunately, although others’ opinions of your presence are what matter, you’ll rarely get feedback about how your bosses,...
