Structured problem solving (turning broad questions into clear hypotheses and next steps)
Stakeholder management (aligning product, marketing, sales, and executives on what matters most)
Executive communication (clear narratives, concise writing, and confident presenting)
Research design (interviews, surveys, desk research) and source evaluation
Competitive analysis (pricing, packaging, positioning, messaging, differentiation)
Win/loss analysis and sales insight translation
Market sizing and segmentation basics (understanding who to target and why)
Data literacy (comfort with dashboards, spreadsheets, and interpreting trends)
Go-to-market understanding (how products are marketed, sold, and delivered)
Ethical intelligence gathering and compliance awareness