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[Featured image] A UX designer is on their laptop looking at a service blueprint.

What Is a Service Blueprint?

Learn what a customer blueprint can do for your company, including helping employees perform and enhancing customer service.

October 28, 2024

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[Featured Image] Young business people in an office setting look at a laptop as one person points to the screen, and they discuss link analysis.

What Is Link Analysis?

Explore what link analysis is and how you can use it in different professional contexts.

October 28, 2024

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[Featured Image] A mentor and student are having a discussion about the student's future.

What a Mentor Is and Why You Should Have One

Mentors support your development, whether personal, professional, or academic. Continue reading to learn about the importance of mentorship, including how to find a mentor or become one yourself.

October 28, 2024

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[Featured Image] A sales operations analyst is recieving the results of a recent sales strategy from a co-worker.

How to Become a Sales Operations Analyst

A sales operations analyst is a data analyst who focuses on sales activities, such as determining which sales strategies have the best return on investment. Discover the skills, education, and experience you need to become a sales operations analyst.

October 28, 2024

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[Featured Image] A young worker uses abstract thinking in the workplace to brainstorm solutions and write them on a tablet.

What Is Abstract Thinking and How to Cultivate It

When you go beyond specific information to understand the bigger picture, consider underlying meaning, and identify themes, you engage in abstract thinking. Read on to discover its value and how to develop your abstract thinking skills.

October 28, 2024

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[Featured Image] A marketing automation specialist is having a meeting with a team member about their tasks on a project.

Marketing Automation Specialist Career Guide

Marketing automation specialists are key players in a business’s marketing strategy. Discover the skills and education needed for this role, as well as their median salary and how to start a career in the field.

October 28, 2024

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