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. In the HBR Guide to Project Management
Set your company up for long-term success Every company needs a strategy. A focused strategy aligns decision making throughout the organisation and helps establish a competitive edge in the marketplace. But with so many options to consider, how do you define a unique strategy that will ensure growth?
In his defining work on emotional intelligence, Dan Goleman has found that it is twice as important as other competencies in determining outstanding leadership.
Whether your employees are dispersed across the globe or you're working with a multicultural team in one location, managing a culturally diverse set of employees is fraught with miscommunication, inefficiencies, and frustration. If you read nothing else on managing across cultures, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of
Reveals the top strategies used by successful women Through interviews with over 100 women in leadership positions, the authors offer an action plan for negotiating the leadership challenges women face in their careers. The authors also provide a list of "to-dos" and practical advice to help women master challenges.
A good business plan should impress potential financial backers by clarifying aims, providing a blueprint for the future of your company and a benchmark against which to measure growth. This title explains the whole process in accessible language and includes guidance on producing cash flow forecasts and sample business plans.
Explains everything from high-frequency trading to the World Bank. This book includes everything you need to demystify the world of high finance. It's a reference book you'll find yourself reading in one sitting.
You don't need to be that smart to be a success in business. You need to focus on the difference between your success and the success of your organisation. You must come first. This title offers a collection of 50 ploys to ensure that you are seen to be a success without actually doing much at all.