{"id":7666,"date":"2020-09-01T10:31:49","date_gmt":"2020-09-01T14:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/?p=7666"},"modified":"2024-12-17T16:42:12","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T21:42:12","slug":"most-important-business-skills-to-learn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodwin.edu\/enews\/most-important-business-skills-to-learn\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Important Business Skills You Will Learn in School"},"content":{"rendered":"

Understanding business is one of the most valuable and versatile skillsets you can have. Business skills are needed in just about every workplace and industry today. Often considered \u201csoft skills,\u201d business skills enable you to understand both consumer and organizational behavior, and further use that knowledge to reach your company\u2019s goals. Skills include, but are by no means limited to, management, communication, and marketing.<\/p>\n

Now you may be wondering, which skills will set you up for the greatest success? Which are the most important business skills, and which can you only gain in business school<\/a>? If you are considering a career in business administration, and wish to build a skillset for success, you are in the right place. Below, we walk through the 5 most desired and important business skills for aspiring professionals.<\/p>\n

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  1. Communication Skills<\/li>\n
  2. Analytical Skills<\/li>\n
  3. Ethics and Awareness<\/li>\n
  4. Management and Leadership<\/li>\n
  5. Technical Skills in the Functional Areas of Business<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Five Essential Business Skills<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    1. Communication Skills<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Surveys show that, when applying for jobs, strong communication skills can truly set you apart. In fact, 4 of the top 5<\/a> business skills that employers are seeking today, fall under the communication bucket: oral communication, listening skills, written communication, and presentation skills are all strongly desired in business candidates.<\/p>\n

      It\u2019s no wonder why. Business professionals need to communicate with a variety of audiences, including (but not limited to) executives, consumers, and colleagues. They need to communicate in a variety of situations, as well. In your future business career, you may need to pitch a new product or campaign. You may need to present quarterly performance to your boss. Or, you may be your own boss, and need to communicate effectively with the team you\u2019ve built. In addition, you may find yourself connecting with customers, teaching them about your business or helping them resolve an issue. Or, networking with potential business partners about an opportunity.<\/p>\n

      In any of the above circumstances, good communication skills \u2013 and tailoring your talk to your audience \u2013 can play a major role in your success as a business professional. At a career-focused business school<\/a> like Goodwin University, you will learn how to communicate clearly and concisely \u2013 verbally, in writing, and in presentation \u2013 with a variety of groups.<\/p>\n

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      1. Analytical Skills<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Analytical skills are also among the most valuable business skills you can possess. In the business arena, you must be able to analyze situations quickly and effectively, whether it be a math problem or a problem between co-workers. Sometimes you will need to make decisions under pressure, or see an issue from different perspectives, and that is where quick-wit and strong analysis skills come into play. Hand-in-hand with analytical skills comes:<\/p>\n