Every day on the job, you face common challenges. And you need immediate solutions to those challenges. "The Pocket Mentor Series" can help. Each book in the series is packed with handy tools, self-tests, and real-life examples to help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and hone critical ski[...]

To be a successful manager, you need to master the skills that characterize strategic thinking from examining situations to interpreting information and know how to apply those skills on the job. In "Thinking Strategically", you'll learn to: understand what strategic thinking is and why it is valuab[...]

This series is designed to bring today's managers and professionals the fundamental information they need to stay competitive in a fast-moving world. From the preeminent thinkers whose work has defined an entire field to the rising stars who will redefine the way we think about business, here are th[...]

Most company's change initiatives fail. Yours don't have to. If you read nothing else on change, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of "Harvard Business Review" articles and selected the most important ones to help you spearhead change in your organization. "HBR's 10 Must Reads on[...]

In 1998, three Harvard Business School graduates two men and one woman turned down six-figure salaries at big corporations, bet on themselves, and launched their own new companies. By the time they returned to Harvard ten years later, their audacity had paid huge dividends. They d made many millions[...]

A century-old strategy holds the secret to toppling corporate giants. 'In a world where advantage increasingly depends upon movement rather than position, "Judo Strategy" drills home the ultimate principle of strategy: maximize impact while minimizing effort. This is easy to say but difficult to acc[...]

This practical book includes tips and tools that will help HR professionals become effective, influential negotiators in their firms as they learn to: master effective preparation techniques; match the right negotiation tactic to the right situation; reshape the negotiation process when deals get co[...]

"The Harvard Business Essentials" series is designed to provide comprehensive advice, personal coaching, background information, and guidance on the most relevant topics in business. Whether you are a new manager seeking to expand your skills or a seasoned professional looking to broaden your knowle[...]

Your boss plays an important role in your career. So how do you navigate this delicate, significant professional relationship without playing political games or compromising your character? "Managing Up" offers concise, expert tips on: - Understanding your manager's priorities and pressures- Setting[...]

Mark McCormack, dubbed 'the most powerful man in sport', founded IMG (International Management Group) on a handshake. It was the first and is the most successful sports management company in the world, becoming a multi-million dollar, worldwide corporation whose activities in the business and marke[...]