14 Self-Discovery: People Analytics Translator Skills
Self-Discovery:
Where are you today? Take a moment to assess your skill level in these areas and consider actions you will take to improve in the future. Circle the level where you believe your skills are today.
Bonus activity – Consider what level you would like to reach on each skill in the future and identify steps for practicing and building the skill.
| Skill | 1 – Aware | 2 – Skilled | 3 – Expert | 4 – Strategist |
| Business Acumen | ||||
| Industry Expertise | Has basic understanding of industry trends and key players. | Can analyze market dynamics and competitor strategies. | Deeply knowledgeable about specific industry segments and companies. |
Develops long-term vision and strategies for navigating industry changes.
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| Company Expertise | Recognizes basic business terms and concepts. Can describe the company’s value proposition. | Understands how different departments in a company work together. | Can analyze financial statements and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess business health. Actively aligns own work activities to company objectives. | Identifies critical business issues and proposes data-driven solutions to improve profitability and growth. |
| Talent Management Expertise | Understands basic recruitment and training practices. | Implements proven talent management methods effectively. | Designs and innovate talent acquisition and development programs. |
Shapes the future of work within an organization through talent strategy.
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| Your Unique Specialty Knowledge | Has interest in a specific area but limited experience. | Proficient in applying your knowledge to solve practical problems. | Recognized authority in your field with deep theoretical and practical expertise. |
Leads the development and application of new knowledge in your field.
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| Communication | ||||
| Active Listening | Focuses primarily on own thoughts and responses. | Pays close attention to speaker’s words and nonverbal cues. | Actively paraphrases and asks clarifying questions to ensure understanding. |
Deeply connects with speaker’s emotions and perspectives, anticipating needs.
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| Simplicity and Clarity in Communication | Expresses ideas in a complex and sometimes confusing way. | Communicates clearly and concisely, focusing on key points. | Crafts compelling and easy-to-understand messages for diverse audiences. |
Develops and implements communication strategies to achieve specific goals.
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| Storytelling | ||||
| Data Visualization & Presentation | Can interpret basic data visualizations and charts. | Analyzes data and presents findings in clear and informative reports. | Creates engaging representations of data to drive insights and action. |
Translates complex data into impactful visuals and or stories that shape audience perspectives.
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| Storytelling | Recognizes the power of stories. Uses basic narratives in stories (e.g., clear beginning, middle & end). | Crafts clear and engaging stories to illustrate ideas and concepts. Showcases how insights address challenges or contribute to goals. | Integrates data, emotions, visuals, and audience insights to create impactful stories that drive action. |
Designs compelling narratives that shape organizational culture, resonate deeply with stakeholders, and motivate others toward action.
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