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Failure to have a fundamental understanding of all the moving parts in a business is a critical mistake. Acumen Learning’s can help!

We're defining and explaining Medical Benefits Ratio (MBR) aka the Medical Cost Ratio (MCR), and why it's important to understand.

Join our free webinar - How to Listen to an Earnings Call, analyzing UnitedHealth and discussing their strategy for the rest of the 2021!

How do you ensure your healthcare professionals are equipped with necessary business skills? Here's six steps to grow business acumen!

In sales, identifying a customer's pain point is essential, so how can you improve this skill among your team?

"The combination of United Technologies and Raytheon will define the future of aerospace and defense," United Technologies Chairman and CEO

Only 5% of boards include a CHRO. There's no question that HR adds value to a business, but how do they secure their seats at the table?

If you’re in sales, you’re used to pressure. Pressure to meet sales quotas, close deals, meet customers demands, and achieve (sometimes...

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AstraZeneca had little experience in the world of vaccinations, but when COVID-19 started plaguing the world, they took action!

The pharmaceutical industry is built on company's taking calculated risks. Business acumen can help minimize this risk!

While most salespeople understand the benefits of the products and services they sell, they push products rather than driving customers' lon

A recent study identified the most crucial skills for new lawyers to develop are the ability to analyze financial statements, understanding

Business acumen is keen, fundamental, street-smart insight into how your business operates and how it makes money and sustains profitable gr

Our suggested top 10 books to read if you want to build your business acumen.

If your boss came up to you right now and asked what the difference between profit and cash flow is, would you be able to respond?

What do they say about cash? "Cash is King! Cash is a company's oxygen supply," and our favorite from Al Shugart, "Cash is more important th

Too often in careers, people become narrow in their perspective — entrenched in their roles.

Established in 1951 in the aftermath of World War II, Japan Airlines came to symbolize Japan's post war recovery with this aspiring mission