Skill		Benefit
write clear analysis		decisions are made based on clear understanding more people can contribute because they can understand
create complex business spreadsheets		complex information and relationships can be turned into meaningful information planning is better because modeling can allow testing of different scenarios
make great presentations		work is done better because people understand more clearly people are more productive because they have a shared sense of mission more people can contribute because more people can know
produce beautiful and informative business documents		increased sales because of clear professional work more efficient because of clear, understandable documentation better decisions because planning and explanation are clear and easily evaluated
explain complicated technical things		increased sales because customers and technical people understand each other accurately more efficient because fewer mistakes are made
understand computer, networks and technology		more efficient operations because of help with computers better planning because knowledge of communication and control tools is accurate and thorough
organize project plans		more progress because large or complicated things can be broken into components that are do-able more efficient because project planning allows thoughtful resource allocation
extract meaning from complex data and information		increased efficiency because decisions can be made on well supported ideas fewer errors because potential mistakes are uncovered from experience data
find practical ways to get things done		increased productivity because projects can be accomplished more easily
find ways to make progress when the situation is not yet clear		increased efficiency because progress doesn't necessarily need to wait for clarity
speak well in public		increased efficiency and profit because messages can be promulgated more directly increased sales because clear, effective communication yields trust and engagement
implement creative production processes		increased sales because products are more appropriate costs decrease because processes are well planned
lead meetings to good conclusions		better business because shared efforts are guided to ideal conclusion more effective because people are enlisted in good ideas
help people organize ideas and priorities		increased efficiency because people understand what to do increased efficiency because people work on the most important things first better insight because organized ideas are easier to grasp and manipulate
learn very quickly		more innovation because new topics can be integrated into planning sooner increased profit and efficiency because new knowledge can be applied to marketing and production
extend ideas in new directions		increased sales because of unusual marketing and product concepts increased efficiency because of innovative production concepts
make good to-do lists		more things accomplished, more timely because most important things are done first fewer errors because details are neither overlooked or forgotten
follow up on details		fewer errors because work is complete happier customers because needs are taken care of properly
invent cool ideas for using computers		increased efficiency, happier customers and few errors resulting from better communication processes increased efficiency resulting from improved production control processes increased profits from cool, new computer-based products and services
help less experienced people become better		increased productivity because people get smarter, faster increased productivity, sales, customer satisfaction resulting from interaction with employees that feel honored, engaged and trained
conceive snappy slogans and targeted messages		increased sales because customers understand product and benefits more easily increased productivity because memorable communications change behavior more effectively
write clear persuasive and ad copy		decreased production costs because copy written in-house increased efficiency because good communication results in better execution
refine elements of a communication plan into a more consistent whole		increased sales because more comprehensive communications are easier to understand and use increased sales because branding is more consistent
persevere in the face of adversity and hard work		increased efficiency because goals, once set, are met
solve difficult software problems		increased profit because problems can be fixed more quickly
defining sales strategy		increased sales more efficient sales effort because planning is clear and on target
see things in a systematic way		fewer errors because systematic thinking allows mistakes to be detected more reliably greater efficiency because systematic thinking usually corresponds to more efficient processes and communication
figure out what went wrong in complicated problems		increased efficiency because mistakes are not continued
integrate various requirements into a plan		more efficient execution because ancillary needs are included in the main effort more profit because better products and production processes result from taking all factors into account