After reading Chapter 1, take the self-assessment quiz on page 25. Share your results and discuss them here.

Where did you rate on the Capability / Readiness Matrix (see bottom of page 25: Your role = Personal Capability x Organizational Readiness)? (BELOW) See also Figure 1.3 on page 26 (BELOW)

1. Do you believe you can learn to use HR Analytics on the job if needed? 2. Even if not, do you believe you can learn to read and understand this kind of data in order to make decisions? Why or why not?

Submit an original (in your ownwords) synopsis/commentary based on the questions above. Submissions should be between 100-250words. Be sure to include at least one specific principle from this week's chapter as you see it illustrated in the case (tie the concept[s] back to something you recognize from the textbook and/or the PowerPoint content for the week).

Introduction 25 I am comfortable conducting applied research in an organizational setting. I know how to apply statistics to solve an organizational need. I can manipulate data in a spreadsheet or data analysis tool (eg MS Excel, Google Personal Ability Sheets,SPSS, etc.) I am comfortable using data to communicate my ideas. I can condense a large amount of qualitative data (e.g., interview notes) into meaningful trends or themes. Personal Ability Total My organization uses data to make decisions on a regular basis. Leaders within my organization are comfortable interpreting data from charts. My organization has a formal "business Organizational Readiness analytics" function. My organization looks to improve the way things are done. My organization has formal training for employees to learn about analytics. Organizational Readiness Total Your Role:26 HR Analytics Essentials You Always Wanted To Know Figure 1.3 25 Advocate Advisor 20 Personal Capability 25 Amateur Apprentice 10 5 10 15 20 25 Low Organizational Readiness High