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Are you an order-taker or a strategic advisor? In HR analytics, the difference often comes down to one skill: knowing how to consult. This course shows you the consultancy mindset that transforms data requests into strategic conversations. You'll apply your understanding of why 'just get me the data' is rarely the right starting point and how scoping questions uncover the real problem behind every request. You'll practice active listening techniques that build stakeholder trust, then draft consultation briefs that capture needs, success criteria, and constraints. Using AI tools like ChatGPT, you'll draft stakeholder-ready summaries and learn to verify AI outputs against your actual findings. Through realistic role plays where you navigate ambiguous requests from managers and coach dialogues where you adapt your approach to resistant executives, you'll build the judgment that separates advisors from order-takers. Designed for HR professionals and aspiring people analytics practitioners. Basic familiarity with HR concepts helpful. Access to free ChatGPT or Claude recommended.
In this module, you'll apply your understanding of why 'just get me the data' is rarely the right starting point. You'll practice scoping requests and uncover the real problem behind talent process questions.
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4 videos1 reading
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4 videos•Total 22 minutes
Welcome: When 'Just Get Me the Data' Isn't Enough•2 minutes
The Order-Taker Trap: Why 'Yes' Can Be the Wrong Answer•6 minutes
Scoping Questions: 'What Problem Are You Trying to Solve?'•6 minutes
Documenting Scope: The Consultation Brief•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
Active Listening in HR Consultations•5 minutes
From Draft to Delivery: Analyzing and Communicating Consultation Findings
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
In this module, you'll complete the consultation cycle. You'll draft stakeholder summaries using AI, then analyze those outputs to verify they accurately reflect your findings, constraints, and appropriate levels of certainty.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment
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3 videos•Total 18 minutes
From Brief to Summary: When Your Findings Need a Wider Audience•6 minutes
The Complete Consultation: Scope, Analyze, Recommend•9 minutes
Your New Skill: Consult on Talent Processes•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 10 minutes
Building Trust Through Transparency•5 minutes
Building Your People Analytics Practice: Resources & Next Steps•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Final Assessment•30 minutes
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