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HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers (HBR Guide Series)

Author : Harvard Business Review

Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press

Page : 193 pages

File Size : 30,99 MB

Release : 2012-09-18

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1422187322

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Book Description

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 helped—or hurt—your career? Whether you’re new to finance or you just need a refresher, this go-to guide will give you the tools and confidence you need to master the fundamentals, as all good managers must. The HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers will help you: Learn the language of finance Compare your firm’s financials with rivals’ Shift your team’s focus from revenues to profits Assess your vulnerability to industry downturns Use financial data to defend budget requests Invest smartly through cost/benefit analysis



Harvard Business Review 20-Minute Manager Ultimate Boxed Set (16 Books)

Author : Harvard Business Review

Publisher : Harvard Business Press

Page : 1129 pages

File Size : 26,80 MB

Release : 2019-02-19

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1633697797

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Book Description

The perfect gift for aspiring leaders: 16 volumes of HBR 20-Minute Manager. This 16-volume, specially priced boxed set makes a perfect gift for aspiring leaders who are short on time but need advice fast, on topics from creating business plans and giving feedback to managing time and presentations. The set includes: Creating Business Plans Delegating Work Difficult Conversations Finance Basics Getting Work Done Giving Effective Feedback Innovative Teams Leading Virtual Teams Managing Projects Managing Time Managing Up Performance Reviews Presentations Running Meetings Running Virtual Meetings Virtual Collaboration. Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives--from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.



Creating Business Plans (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

Author : Harvard Business Review

Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press

Page : 162 pages

File Size : 12,6 MB

Release : 2014-05-06

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1625272278

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Book Description

Craft winning business plans and get buy in for your ideas. A well-crafted business plan generates enthusiasm for your idea and boosts your odds of success—whether you're proposing a new initiative within your organization or starting an entirely new company. Creating Business Plans quickly walks you through the basics. You'll learn to: Present your idea clearly Develop sound financial plans Project risks—and rewards Anticipate and address your audience's concerns Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives—from the most trusted source in business.



Managing Projects (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

Author : Harvard Business Review

Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 49,82 MB

Release : 2014-02-18

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1625270887

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Master the basics of project management. You've been asked to manage a key project—or perhaps you've volunteered for an assignment that could advance your career. So how do you make sure the project succeeds? Managing Projects walks you quickly through the basics, including: Drawing up a realistic schedule and project plan Monitoring key tasks and benchmarks Communicating with stakeholders Bringing the project to a close Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives—from the most trusted source in business.



Running Meetings (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

Author : Harvard Business Review

Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press

Page : 129 pages

File Size : 17,83 MB

Release : 2014-05-06

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1625272308

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Run more productive meetings. 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 while avoiding conflict Capturing decisions, ideas, and follow-up tasks Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives—from the most trusted source in business.



Difficult Conversations (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

Author : Harvard Business Review

Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press

Page : 129 pages

File Size : 16,5 MB

Release : 2016-01-26

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1633690792

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Book Description

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 together Agreeing on a way forward Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives--from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.



Leading Virtual Teams (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

Author : Harvard Business Review

Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press

Page : 145 pages

File Size : 23,44 MB

Release : 2016-07-12

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1633691462

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Manage your team from anywhere. Leading any team involves managing people, technical oversight, and project administration, but leaders of virtual teams perform these functions from afar. Leading Virtual Teams walks you through the basics of: Connecting your people to each other—and to the team’s mission Surmounting language, distance, and technology barriers Identifying and using the right communication channels Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives—from the most trusted source in business.



Performance Reviews (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

Author : Harvard Business Review

Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press

Page : 129 pages

File Size : 43,76 MB

Release : 2015-04-07

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1633690075

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Master the art of growing your employees through effective performance reviews. Conducting performance reviews can be stressful. But these conversations are critical to your employees' development, allowing you to formally communicate with them about their accomplishments relative to their goals. Performance Reviews guides you through the basics. You’ll learn to: Gather and analyze the right information Document your assessment Address performance problems Set challenging goals Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives—from the most trusted source in business.



Harvard Business Review Guides Ultimate Boxed Set (16 Books)

Author : Harvard Business Review

Publisher : Harvard Business Press

Page : 2098 pages

File Size : 18,12 MB

Release : 2019-02-26

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1633697827

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Book Description

How-to guides to your most pressing work challenges. This 16-volume, specially priced boxed set makes a perfect gift for aspiring leaders looking for trusted advice on such diverse topics as data analytics, negotiating, business writing, and coaching. This set includes: Persuasive Presentations Better Business Writing Finance Basics Data Analytics Building Your Business Case Making Every Meeting Matter Project Management Emotional Intelligence Getting the Right Work Done Negotiating Leading Teams Coaching Employees Performance Management Delivering Effective Feedback Dealing with Conflict Managing Up and Across Arm yourself with the advice you need to succeed on the job, with the most trusted brand in business. Packed with how-to essentials from leading experts, the HBR Guides provide smart answers to your most pressing work challenges.



Delegating Work

Author : Harvard Business Review

Publisher : Harvard Business Press

Page : 114 pages

File Size : 32,91 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 1625272235

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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 Conducting an effective hand-off meeting Monitoring without micromanaging Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives--from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.