If you need the best practices and ideas for achieving career growth and fulfillment--but don't have time to find them--this book is for you. Here are 9 inspiring and useful perspectives, all in one place. This collection of HBR articles will help you: - Break out of a career rut - Earn a spot on your company's high-potential list - Find out what's really holding you back - Get the kind of ment…
We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you use design thinking to produce breakthrough innovations and transform your organization Index : page 157-167.
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NEW from the bestselling HBR’s 10 Must Reads series. Learn why bad decisions happen to good managers—and how to make better ones. If you read nothing else on decision making, read these 10 articles. We’ve combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you and your organization make better choices and avoid common tra…
NEW from the bestselling HBR’s 10 Must Reads series. To innovate profitably, you need more than just creativity. Do you have what it takes? If you read nothing else on inspiring and executing innovation, read these 10 articles. We’ve combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you innovate effectively. Leading exper…
When the economy stalls, your job as a manager gets tougher. Employees often withdraw, becoming more concerned with survival than breaking new ground. But talented managers know that lean times provide opportunities for innovation, fresh thinking, and, surprisingly, growth. How do the most resilient leaders and organizations survive--even thrive--during a market slowdown? Use this collection of…
Globalization is here to stay, and companies that avoid investing in emerging markets won't remain competitive for long. But doing business in developing regions presents unique challenges. Venture into this realm unprepared, and you may imperil your company.Packed with advice and real-world examples, this volume helps you mitigate the dangers.
Harvard Business Review on Corporate Ethics Resolving today's most pressing questions about business behavior has become a priority in today's corporate environment. In deciding how to act, managers reveal their inner values, test their commitment to those values, and ultimately shape their characters. Readers of this collection of articles will learn to identify the theoretical and practical i…
There's always more work to be done. How do you make sure you'll finish your most important tasks and make progress in your key projects by the end of the day? This book runs you through the basics of prioritizing your work, staying focused, delegating tasks, and using technology to help you get more done.
You have to talk with a colleague about a fraught situation, but you're worried that they'll yell, or blame you, or shut down. You fear your emotions could block you from a resolution. But you can communicate in a way that's constructive--not combative. Difficult Conversations walks you through: Uncovering the root cause of friction Maintaining a positive mind-set Untangling the problem togethe…
Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming—but you have to understand them to manage effectively. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals simply and quickly, introducing you to key terms and concepts such as: • How to navigate financial statements • How to weigh costs and benefits • What’s involved in budgeting and forecasting • How to gaug…
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NEW from the bestselling HBR’s 10 Must Reads series. Most teams underperform. Yours can beat the odds. If you read nothing else on building better teams, read these 10 articles. We’ve combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you assemble and steer teams that get results. Leading experts such as Jon Katzenbach, Te…
We all wish we could sharpen key management skills like writing more effective emails or proposals, focusing to-do lists on what really matters, giving more persuasive presentations, or dealing with a boss who makes you want to scream. But who has the time? The HBR Guides can help.
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"Creating a business plan to launch your new venture? Here are the bases you'll need to cover. About the series: Get up to speed fast on essential business skills"--Publisher's description.
Find the right person to help supercharge your career. Whether you’re eyeing a specific leadership role, hoping to advance your skills, or simply looking to broaden your professional network, you need to find someone who can help. Wait for a senior manager to come looking for you—and you’ll probably be waiting forever. Instead, you need to find the mentoring that will help you achieve you…