1. Understand analytical techniques most appropriate for deriving valid insights 2. Be able to identify the appropriate types of data and measures that can provide insights into people questions 3. Be able to assess critically the evidence or evidence-like statements you encounter relevant to organizational problems 4. Be able to know rather than guess which organizational designs (e.g., managing tools, team designs etc.) could be effective 5. Be able to think about complex organizations and organizational issues by breaking them down into a few basic building blocks (or “micro-structures”) 6. Build an up-to-the-minute grounding in current evidence about managing people and a knowledge base that ensures your future management of people is guided by best practices.