What is business acumen? - How to Demonstrate Business Acumen

So how does someone demonstrate business acumen in the workplace? How is it manifested or what does it look like? We would suggest 3 things. First of all, a person needs to be engaged in conversations around business performance, strategy, and direction. If that topic comes up and somebody sits quietly in the corner hoping nobody calls on them because they have no idea what's being said, they're not able to contribute in that conversation. So first of all, be a contributor in conversations about the business strategy and direction of the organization. Now second, in order to do that, you need to demonstrate that you understand how the company makes money. And when you contribute in those conversations you're giving real relevant answers to what we need to do to improve business results, given that challenge. And then third, you need to make good business decisions. And so when it comes down to your role in the organization and you are faced with challenges or opportunities —that you're making the right kind of decisions that improve company results. Not just decisions that are good for themselves and their team but decisions that impact the overall company results in a positive way. Go to acumenlearning.com for more great Business Acumen tips like this one. Learn more about our Building Business Acumen training at https://www.acumenlearning.com/on-site-training. Follow Kevin Cope https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinrcope/ Follow Acumen Learning https://www.linkedin.com/company/acumen-learning https://www.instagram.com/acumenlearning/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/acumenlearningllc/ ✅ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more Business Acumen videos! ✅ For more on our business acumen training visit: https://www.acumenlearning.com/ #businessacumen #businessstrategy #learninganddevelopment #leadershipdevelopment #HR #HRleadership #financialstrategy #financialacumen #hired #lookingforwork #interview #engagement #companyconversations #improvement #contribution #opportunity