Continuing Martin Squires series on the tools that should be in a good analyst toolbox. In part 2, Martin moves on to focus on the people skills that are needed.
I use the term people skills for a couple of reasons. Firstly, there has been some online outrage at the overuse of the term Softer Skills. Secondly, because the skills that Martin lists are very people-centric. That alchemy of attitude and interpersonal interactions that can make all the difference.
So, back to Martin to share what he has found is important amongst the many analysts he has the lead. It may be many years since Martin has been a “hands-on” analyst, but like me, he has had many years to spot what makes the difference between analysts who flourish or fail. It is rarely technical skills.
From analyst toolbox to golf club bag
In theory, my list of technical tools should give you a pretty good club bag to get around most courses. But, it does leave me with one thought. A list of tools and resources are all well and good, but you could give me Tiger Woods clubs and I’d still be putting the ball in the next field half the time.
What about the other skills you need as an analyst? The toolbox definitely needs to contain some “softer skills” too. I call them the ...
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