Is your company's top talent jumping ship as good replacements become harder to get? If you need the best practices and ideas for winning the race for talent but don't have time to find them this book is for you. Here are 11 inspiring and useful perspectives, all in one place. This collection of HBR[...]
Find and fix your weakest links. If you need the best practices and ideas for making your supply chain strong and agile but don't have time to find them this book is for you. Here are 10 inspiring and useful perspectives, all in one place. This collection of "HBR" articles will help you: use your su[...]
You want the most important ideas on management all in one place. Now you can have them--in a boxed set of HBR's Must Reads.
This six-title collection includes only the most critical articles from the world's top management experts, curated from "Harvard Business Review"'s rich archives.[...]
IS YOUR WORKLOAD SLOWING YOU--AND YOUR CAREER--DOWN?
Your inbox is overflowing. You're paralyzed because you have too much to do but don't know where to start. Your to-do list never seems to get any shorter. You leave work exhausted but have little to show for it.
It's time t[...]
MEET YOUR GOALS--ON TIME AND ON BUDGET.
How do you rein in the scope of your project when you've got a group of demanding stakeholders breathing down your neck? And map out a schedule everyone can stick to? And motivate team members who have competing demands on their time and attention?[...]
DON'T LET YOUR FEAR OF FINANCE GET IN THE WAY OF YOUR SUCCESS
Can you prepare a breakeven analysis? Do you know the difference between an income statement and a balance sheet? Or understand why a business that's profitable can still go belly-up? Has your grasp of your company's numbers h[...]
Are your working relationships working "against" you?
To achieve your goals and get ahead, you need to rally people behind you and your ideas. But how do you do that when you lack formal authority? Or when you have a boss who gets in your way? Or when you're juggling others' needs at the[...]
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 th[...]
NEW from the bestselling HBR's 10 Must Reads series.
"The best leaders know how to communicate clearly and persuasively. How do you stack up?"
If you read nothing else on communicating effectively, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvar[...]
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[...]
NEW from the bestselling HBR's 10 Must Reads series.
"Stop pushing products--and start cultivating relationships with the right customers."
If you read nothing else on marketing that delivers competitive advantage, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of artic[...]
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 ar[...]
NEW from the bestselling HBR's 10 Must Reads series.
"Join forces with others inside and outside your organization to solve your toughest problems."
If you read nothing else on collaborating effectively, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the [...]
Over the last decade, technology has dramatically changed the role of salespeople at companies of all sizes. But one crucial fact remains: Sales is the most vital function of every business.In How to Sell More, the editors of Harvard Business Review have gathered advice from some of the worlds top b[...]
This title offers fascinating, startling, and sometimes very useful statistics from the front lines of business research. Did you know that job candidates who jokingly ask for high salaries receive better offers than those who don't? Or that retail salespeople who mimic the way their customers speak[...]
A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place. We've examined the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to bring you the latest, most significant thinking driving business today. With authors from Marcus Buckingham to Herminia Ibarra and company ex[...]
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 t[...]
You know you need to delegate some of your work so that you have time to focus on the things that require your expertise. But it's not easy to do. Delegating Work quickly walks you through the fundamentals of: - Establishing a productive environment- Assigning the right work to the right people- Con[...]
Does it seem like you never have enough time to get everything done? Keeping on top of your tasks, deadlines, and work schedule can be daunting. "Managing Time" quickly walks you through the basics. You'll learn to: - Assess how you spend your time "now"- Prioritize your tasks- Plan the right time t[...]
Whether you're new to running meetings or a seasoned executive with no time to waste, leading effective (and even pleasant!) meetings is a must. "Running Meetings" guides you through the basics of: - Crafting a useful agenda- Inviting the right team members- Making sure everyone's voice is heard whi[...]
Help your employees help themselves.
As a manager in today's business world, you can't just tell your direct reports what to do: You need to help them make their own decisions, enable them to solve tough problems, and actively develop their skills on the job.
Whether you have a star on your [...]
Whether you're dealing with a problem employee or praising the good work of a colleague, you need to communicate in a way that promotes positive change in others. Giving Effective Feedback quickly walks you through the basics of delivering feedback that gets results, including: - Choosing the right [...]
Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work you need to accomplish? Being pulled in different directions by competing priorities? "Getting Work Done" runs you through the basics of being more productive at work. You'll learn to:
- Align your schedule with your priorities
- Focus your attention an[...]
Don't leave creativity up to the "creatives" in your organization. Fostering creativity within your team can help your organization solve problems, create innovative products, break out into a new market, and even communicate and collaborate more effectively. Innovative Teams shows you how to: - Cre[...]