What does it take to make a project succeed? This astute collection of articles helicopters managers above the day-to-day grind of project management to understand the big-picture reasons behind why p
Time is the one thing no manager has enough of. Through goal setting, prioritizing, delegation, and other proven techniques, this guide helps managers maximize their personal productivity within and t
To be effective, managers have to be skilled at acquiring power and using that power to persuade others to get things done. This guide offers must-know methods for commanding attention, changing minds
When the good times are rolling, marketing is exciting and rewarding. When trouble hits, things can turn ugly. What would you do if: one of your customers was severely injured by what could be a fault
In today?s volatile work environment, avoiding disaster is more important than ever. Crisis Management will help managers identify, manage, and prevent potential crises. Full of tips and tools on how
Effective marketing can mean the difference between runaway successes and costly flops. Covering everything from customer programs to ad campaigns to sales promotions, this is every marketer's hands-o
From how to build and lead an argument to how to deal with difficult adversaries to preserving future relationships, this book will give managers the confidence and the tools to negotiate any issue su
The books in this series offer immediate solutions to the challenges managers face every day. Each book is packed with handy tools, checklists, and real life examples, including a Test Yourself sectio
The Results-Driven Manager series collects timely articles from Harvard Management Update and Harvard Management Communication Letter to help senior to middle managers sharpen their skills, increase t
Leading productive teams requires laying the groundwork for success and following through effectively. This guide offers immediately actionable advice on how to choose the right team members; clarify
When a new project is handed to you, you can use this guide to help juggle the gamut of tasks required to get the job done. The handy tools and checklists offer guidance on how to identify necessary r
Hiring an all-star workforce and keeping it in place is a challenge for any organization. Packed with hands-on tips and tools, Hiring and keeping the Best People offers managers comprehensive advice f
Harvard Business Essentials are comprehensive, solution-oriented paperbacks for business readers of all levels of experience. Managing through change and crisis is difficult in any business environmen
The Pocket Mentor Series offers immediate solutions to common challenges managers face on the job every day. Each book in the series is packed with handy tools, self-tests, and real life examples to h
Reprints 17 articles published in Harvard management update on keeping star employees, engaging workers, inspiring loyalty, customizing incentives, and extracting maximum value from employees. A parti
Decision making is a critical part of management, and bad choices can damage careers and the bottom line. This book offers the tools and advice managers need to avoid common biases and arrive at and i
Effective communication is a vital skill for everyone in business today. Great communicators have a distinct advantage in building influence and jumpstarting their careers. This practical guide offers
Written for managers and professionals in all areas, this collection of articles published over the past 10 years offers examples, personal stories, and advice from survivors of the business world and
To Get People Onboard: empower employees, foster change, and exert influence. Managers are under increasing pressure to deliver better results faster than the competition. Meeting today's tough challe
