This book compiles five years of valuable management insights, offering practical guidance for leaders and aspiring managers. It distills essential lessons and strategies that can enhance decision-making and team dynamics, making it a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to improve their management skills. The focus is on real-world applications, ensuring that readers can effectively implement these insights in their professional lives.
Essential reading selected from the pages of Harvard Business Review You want the most important ideas on management all in one place. Now you can have them—in a set of HBR's 10 Must Reads, available as a 14-volume paperback boxed set or as an ebook set. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles on topics such as emotional intelligence, communication, change, leadership, strategy, managing people, and managing yourself and selected the most important ones to help you maximize your own and your organization's performance. The HBR's 10 Must Reads Ultimate Boxed Set includes 14 bestselling The HBR's 10 Must Reads Ultimate Boxed Set makes a smart gift for your team, colleagues, or clients. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.
Critical thinking is essential for navigating complex workplace challenges effectively. This guide offers strategies to tackle difficult problems and make informed decisions by emphasizing observation, information gathering, and diverse perspectives. Readers will learn to question assumptions, remain open to opposing viewpoints, avoid cognitive biases, and embrace ambiguity. With insights from leading experts, this resource equips you with practical tools to enhance your decision-making skills and foster innovative solutions, ultimately boosting your confidence in leadership roles.
"For decades, performance management has been seen as an annual chore by managers and HR alike. But this process is changing, and there are ways to make it more effective for your organization and more useful for employees. If you read nothing else on performance management in your organization, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you assess performance more accurately, have more-effective feedback conversations, and encourage the growth of your employees. This book will inspire you to learn where current performance management processes are falling short; create sustainable performance across the organization; deliver feedback that motivates and develops your team members; help your people reach their professional goals; identify your role in an employee's poor performance; and evaluate performance fairly, even in a remote environment"-- Provided by publisher
Put your strategy into action. Even the best competitive strategies mean nothing if they can't be executed. Yet many organizations struggle when they move from defining a strategy to implementing it. Somehow, all the careful planning falls to the side, and leaders are left wondering how to pick up the pieces. The HBR Guide to Executing Your Strategy is here to help. This book offers leaders and managers tips and advice for how to take even the most detailed strategy and apply it throughout their organizations. You'll learn how to: Get employees on board with a new strategy Communicate plans effectively Identify milestones for progress toward objectives Eliminate initiatives that no longer contribute Overcome naysayers and resistance Avoid execution traps Adjust course where necessary 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.
How to be human at work. HBR's Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review . Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master. This specially priced 14-volume set includes every book in the
The book explores the transformative effects of adopting a positive mindset, illustrating how positivity can enhance various aspects of life, including personal relationships and professional success. It offers practical strategies and inspirational anecdotes to help readers cultivate optimism and resilience. Through engaging exercises and thought-provoking insights, it encourages individuals to shift their perspectives, overcome challenges, and embrace a more fulfilling life.
Building a successful career starts with you. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of your current job and lose sight of the big picture, but with a typical career spanning 50 years or more, you do so at your own peril. It's up to you to chart your own course to professional success. If you read nothing else on effectively managing your career, read these 10 articles by experts in the field. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you develop yourself, make the right career moves, navigate inevitable detours and disruptions, and turn your professional dreams into reality. This book will inspire you
This guide walks you through the three fundamental steps of data analysis: gathering the information, making sense of the numbers, and communicating those findings to get buy-in and spur others to action.
Move your résumé to the top of the stack. Finding a new job can be stressful. Assessing positions and employers, meeting the requirements in a job description, competing with other job searchers, and submitting an application that will get noticed--each element comes with its own set of obstacles. And that's all before the nerve-wracking interview. The HBR Guide to Your Job Search is here to help. Whether you're fresh out of school, have been working for decades, or somewhere in between, this book offers you tips and advice for navigating your job hunt. You'll discover how to define what you want in a new role, find the position you want, and pitch yourself as a standout candidate. You'll learn how to: Identify your strengths and create a personal brand Ignite your network to find the best opportunities Write an attention-grabbing résumé and cover letter Prepare for and answer common interview questions Negotiate your job offer, from benefits to salary Start your first day on the right foot 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.
Are you a good boss—or a great one? Good bosses can handle the day-to-day work of running a team. Great bosses go beyond that, finding ways to help employees become better versions of themselves as people and professionals. But as a manager, how do you reach that next level? The HBR Guide to Being a Great Boss contains practical tips and advice to help you become a more well-rounded leader, one who sparks creativity, engagement, collaboration, and growth in your team. You'll learn how 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.
Effective leadership is about inspiring others and creating an environment where employees thrive. This book offers insights into becoming a leader who is approachable, supportive, and respected. It emphasizes the importance of empathy, communication, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Readers will learn practical strategies to build trust, engage their team, and enhance productivity, ultimately transforming their leadership style to attract and retain motivated employees.
Are you enduring a toxic workplace? Toxic workplaces take all kinds of forms--whether it's a narcissist boss who belittles and bullies, colleagues who backstab and gaslight, "work friends" who drain you with endless complaining, or a culture of overwork and burnout. It can feel impossible to know whether to speak up and when to keep your head down. Do you try to address it head-on, go to HR, or play office politics? And what can you do if you don't want to leave--or if your situation doesn't allow you to? The HBR Guide to Navigating the Toxic Workplace will help you set boundaries and change what you can while helping you maintain your mental health and your self-respect in some of the toughest situations at work. You'll learn how to: Recognize what's fixable Help bring problems to light Protect your reputation and your career Prevent a toxic culture from infecting your team Keep your performance up Move on if you choose, without burning bridges 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.
Break down the barriers to effective collaboration. To get work done and accomplish your goals, you need access to resources and ideas from across your organization. But technology issues, office politics, and lack of clear authority can get in the way of success. The HBR Guide to Collaborative Teams provides practical tips and advice to help you collaborate more effectively. Whether you're working with your own direct reports or looking to find resources outside your department, you'll discover how to align the ideas and objectives of others in ways that allow you to work together and solve problems more easily. You'll learn to: Bust departmental silos Develop a shared purpose Forge relationships across the company Overcome turf wars and conflict Prevent collaborative overload and fatigue Use the right tools for virtual information sharing and teamwork
Rethink how your organization creates, delivers, and captures value--or risk becoming irrelevant. If you read nothing else on business model innovation, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you reach new customers and stay ahead of your competitors by reinventing your business model. This book will inspire you to: Assess whether your core business model is going strong or running out of gas; Fend off free and discount entrants to your market; Reinvigorate growth by adding a second business model; Adopt the practices of lean startups; Develop a platform around your key products; Make business model innovation an ongoing discipline within your organization.
Emphasizing the importance of consistent personal development, this book offers practical strategies to integrate professional growth into your daily routine. It provides actionable tips and techniques to cultivate a mindset geared towards continuous improvement, helping readers to build habits that foster success in their careers. By focusing on daily practices, the book encourages individuals to take charge of their professional journey and unlock their full potential.
"As part of an executive team, you wear many hats. Not only are you responsible for working with other senior leaders to establish strategic goals for the organization and ensure their execution, but you're making tough decisions, shaping organizational culture, and communicating regularly with employees. If you read nothing else on working effectively as a member of an executive team, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you understand what's required of you as a senior leader so you can set your team and organization up for success. This book will inspire you to: Build the qualities you need as a senior leader in your company; assemble a group that will think boldly and work harmoniously; feel confident while making strategic decisions as a team; avoid common traps when managing risk; help newly hired executives adapt quickly to the organization; and grow talent throughout the company, especially in underrepresented groups"-- Provided by publisher
The most definitive management ideas of the century, all in one place. Harvard Business Review is the foremost destination for smart management thinking. Now, at its 100th anniversary, this commemorative volume brings together the most influential ideas since its inception. With an introduction written by editor in chief Adi Ignatius, HBR at 100 features business publishing's most influential voices on innovative topics, including: Michael E. Porter on competitive strategy Clayton M. Christensen on disruptive innovation Tim Brown on design thinking Linda A. Hill on being a first-time manager Daniel Goleman on emotional intelligence Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee on artificial intelligence Robert Livingston on racial equity at work Amy C. Edmondson and Mark Mortensen on psychological safety Robert B. Cialdini on the science of persuasion W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne on blue ocean strategy Gary Hamel and C.K. Prahalad on strategic intent Peter F. Drucker on managing yourself Whether you're a longtime reader or you're picking up an HBR volume for the first time, this book offers all you need to understand the most critical ideas in management.
Exploring the transformative impact of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, this book highlights their potential to reshape business models and customer interactions. It emphasizes the urgency for businesses to adapt, showcasing how competitors are leveraging these technologies for innovation and automation. Readers will gain insights into selecting effective generative AI projects and strategies to navigate risks while harnessing the benefits. This guide aims to equip businesses for success in the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.
A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech--all in one place. From creative AI to Web3 for business and from climate innovations to the space economy, new tech innovations are reshaping organizations from the factory floor to the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the opportunities these technologies are creating--and to avoid falling victim to disruption? The Year in Tech, 2024: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you understand what the latest and most important applications of new tech mean for your organization and how you can use them to compete and win in today's turbulent business environment. Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind? Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues--blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more--each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow. You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas--and prepare you and your company for the future.
A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place. We've combed through the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to help you get up to speed fast on the relevant concepts driving business today. Discover new ideas and sample the latest thinking from our vast array of management experts. Revisit these topics now to make sure your organization is incorporating the best, most up-to-date practices, or keep this book as a reference so that you can turn to these memorable pieces when you need them the most. The collection includes articles on leadership, diversity, and strategy, as well as articles that will help you manage yourself and others. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.
Set yourself on the path to greatness. If you read nothing else on performing at your highest level, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you focus on what matters, manage your energy and attention, and achieve remarkable results. This book will inspire you to: Improve on your weaknesses, not just your strengths Identify what's holding you back Rise above the pack Take care of your physical health for sustained mental performance Make small changes in your habits that lead to big results Understand what motivates you Use short-term goals to achieve long-term aspirations Inspire others to reach their potential HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.
The best leaders know that organizational culture is a fundamental and
powerful management tool that can drive positive outcomes. Here, Harvard
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Our professional lives are full of challenges and setbacks, but those who achieve elite performance are able to consistently rally their emotional strength in the pursuit of their goals--no matter what gets thrown at them. If you read nothing else on mental toughness, read these ten articles by experts in the field. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you build your emotional strength and resilience--and to achieve high performance. This book will inspire you to: Thrive on pressure like an Olympic athlete Manage and overcome negative emotions by acknowledging them Plan short-term goals to achieve long-term aspirations Surround yourself with the people who will push you the hardest Use challenges to become a better leader Use creativity to move past trauma Understand the tools your mind uses to recover from setbacks--
The path to your professional success starts with a critical look in the mirror. If you read nothing else on managing yourself, read these 10 articles ( plus the bonus article “How Will You Measure Your Life?” by Clayton M. Christensen ). We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles to select the most important ones to help you maximize yourself. HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself will inspire you to:
To become a great leader, develop your soft skills. If you read nothing else on developing your soft skills and people skills, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you identify your social and emotional strengths and weaknesses, approach them with a growth and learning mindset, and become a more effective leader today. This book will inspire you to: Systematically improve your social skills Influence with and without authority Listen to build consensus Develop your leadership presence Present and communicate more effectively Focus your attention inward and outward HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.
Without creativity, innovation is impossible. Creativity is the key driver of innovation, but too many teams and projects are organized in ways that stifle new ideas. It's your job as a manager to create the right conditions for creativity to thrive--and to be part of the process yourself. Fortunately, anyone can use a method-driven approach to teach and learn to be more creative. The HBR Guide to Unlocking Creativity will show you how to design a work environment that allows you and your team to change how you think, reach your creative potential, and achieve groundbreaking results. This guide will help you: Get out of a creativity rut Overcome the fear that blocks creativity Balance creativity with productivity Model a creative mindset for your team Encourage curiosity and experimentation Avoid breakdowns in creative collaboration Bring breakthrough ideas to life 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.
"Don't let your own needs fall by the wayside. Take the kids to school and get to work by nine o'clock. Plan your child's birthday party while eating lunch. Reschedule your dentist appointment. Draft a report for your boss, then rush to pick up your children and start the nighttime routine. Send a few more emails before going to bed. When in your day did you take time for yourself? Too many working parents focus solely on those around them, completely losing sight of what they need themselves. But neglecting your own needs and wants can prevent you from being healthy, productive, and happy. Taking Care of Yourself provides expert advice to help you identify what you value most out of your work and home life, make choices that align with those values, and manage the emotions that come with them. You'll learn to: prioritize the areas of your life that are most important to you--and let go of what's not, cope with the sacrifices you're making both at work and at home, deal with the feelings that come with being a working parent, including guilt, carve out time for your mental health and your physical well-being, communicate your needs and expectations with your boss and your family, feel more present both at work and at home"-- Provided by publisher
Bring strategy into your daily work. It's your responsibility as a manager to ensure that your work--and the work of your team--aligns with the overarching objectives of your organization. But when you're faced with competing projects and limited time, it's difficult to keep strategy front of mind. How do you keep your eye on the long term amid a sea of short-term demands? You need to change the way you think. The HBR Guide to Thinking Strategically provides practical advice and tips to help you see the big-picture perspective in every aspect of your daily work--from making decisions to setting team priorities to attacking your own to-do list--and help you become the leader you aspire to be. You'll learn how to: Understand your organization's strategy Align your team around key objectives Focus on the priorities that matter Spot trends in your company and in your industry Consider future outcomes when making decisions Manage trade-offs Embrace a leadership mindset
Organized into three categories: managing yourself, managing your team,
managing your business, this book teaches the soft and hard skills that are
required to succeed in the workplace. It helps you learn a diverse range of
skills, from managing your time to inspiring a team and motivating customers.
Create and sustain a culture of learning. If you read nothing else on learning, read these 10 articles by experts in the field. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you keep your skills fresh and relevant, support continuous improvement on your team, and prepare everyone in the organization to thrive over the long term. This book will inspire you
How do the most resilient leaders and organizations survive--and even thrive--during a market slowdown? If you read nothing else on weathering a down market and returning to growth, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you navigate a tough market, stay resilient, and return to growth and prosperity faster than the competition. This book will inspire you to: Get your company ready before a recession hits Learn the right lessons from previous recessions Minimize pain while cutting costs Pull off big deals despite a down market Foster a culture of resilience Use emotional intelligence to protect your job Seize the opportunity to innovate and reinvent your business Lead the turnaround and return to growth--Provided by publisher
Assemble and steer teams that get results. These ten essential Harvard Business Review articles will help you ramp up your team's performance, rally the troops and keep them accountable, fight constructively, and set goals everyone can agree on.
AI and data analytics are driving a wave of technological innovations—understand them, cut through the hype, and seize the opportunities. This collection features 10 essential articles that reveal how intelligent machines are transforming business. We've selected key insights from hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles to explain how these technologies interconnect, what the future holds, and how to prepare your company effectively. You'll discover how data analytics and AI provide unprecedented insights, how machine learning is reshaping management and the workforce, and how unmanned vehicles are evolving into practical tools. Additionally, 3-D printing is advancing from rapid prototyping to large-scale production, while augmented reality is enhancing manufacturing and retail experiences. AI assistants and smart speakers are redefining customer-brand interactions, and a coordinated rollout of blockchain has the potential to reshape economies. The HBR's 10 Must Reads series is a definitive resource for both new and experienced leaders, offering inspiration and essential knowledge on leadership, strategy, change, and personal management. Each title distills timeless advice relevant in an ever-changing business landscape, featuring classic ideas and insights from the best thinkers in the field.
Web3 is already changing business. Blockchain and crypto aren't just for speculators anymore--they're the basis of the rising decentralized internet. Web3 has the potential to rewrite the past decade's rules: Monopolies may be shattered, fortunes will be made and lost, and new classes of products and services will emerge. Where does your business fit in? Web3: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will show you how today's most innovative organizations are choosing Web3, evaluating their risks, experimenting with their brands, and preparing to win in the newer, better internet age. Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind? Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues--blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more--each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow. You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas--and prepare you and your company for the future.
As CEO, you set the tone for your organization. You establish priorities, anticipate and address challenges, champion and lead change efforts, set people up for success, and manage risk. You look at issues and trends to see how they'll affect your company internally, but also externally--in the larger context of your industry, your country, and your company's place in the global marketplace. You maintain a long-term view while simultaneously paying attention to short-term concerns. And though you may have a great senior executive team and a top-flight board, ultimately the responsibility rests on your shoulders.--
Can blockchain solve your biggest business problem? While the media focuses on Bitcoin's fluctuations, forward-thinking competitors are strategically investing in blockchain. They are efficiently tracking supply chains, eliminating bureaucratic paper trails, and enhancing customer data security. This technology is being leveraged to maintain a competitive edge. What steps should you take to ensure your business thrives? Articles by blockchain experts and consultants provide insights into the current capabilities of blockchain, strategies for adoption, and future applications. This collection will guide you in initiating crucial discussions, launching effective blockchain initiatives, and seizing the opportunities presented by the upcoming blockchain wave. Stay informed on contemporary topics and expand your understanding with the Insights You Need series from Harvard Business Review. Featuring HBR's top and latest insights, these titles serve as both a primer on urgent issues and a continuation of the conversation, offering research, interviews, case studies, and practical ideas to help you navigate the implications for your company and business.
Find the right person to help supercharge your career. Whether you’re eyeing a specific leadership role, hoping to advance your skills, or simply looking to broaden your professional network, you need to find someone who can help. Wait for a senior manager to come looking for you—and you’ll probably be waiting forever. Instead, you need to find the mentoring that will help you achieve your goals. Managed correctly, mentoring is a powerful and efficient tool for moving up. The HBR Guide to Getting the Mentoring You Need will help you get it right. You’ll learn how to: • Find new ways to stand out in your organization • Set clear and realistic development goals • Identify and build relationships with influential sponsors • Give back and bring value to mentors and senior advisers • Evaluate your progress in reaching your professional goals
"Creating a business plan to launch your new venture? Here are the bases you'll need to cover. About the series: Get up to speed fast on essential business skills"--Publisher's description.
The next wave of AI applications is upon us--use them to lead your business forward. If you read nothing else on artificial intelligence and machine learning, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you understand what's happening, look ahead to what's possible, and bring your AI efforts to scale. Develop your next AI strategy Seize the potential of natural language processing Prepare for jobs and industries to be transformed Help people and machines work together Prepare for the regulation of AI Develop algorithms for sales and marketing Stop tinkering with AI and go all in HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.
A year of HBR's essential thinking on tech—all in one place.Easy-to-use AI tools, contactless commerce, crypto for business, the mature metaverse—new technologies like these are reshaping organizations at the hybrid office, on factory floors, and in the C-suite. What should you and your company be doing now to take advantage of the new opportunities these technologies are creating—and avoid falling victim to disruption? The Year in Tech 2023: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will help you understand what the latest and most important tech innovations mean for your organization and how you can use them to compete and win in today's turbulent business environment.Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind?Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues—blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more—each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow.
Climate change is threatening our world. How are you responding? Heat waves, flooding, extreme storms, harsh winters. The effects of climate change are only getting worse. How can you ensure your organization is taking the right steps to mitigate this threat--and what can you, as an individual, do to help? These articles by experts and researchers will help you understand how climate change is affecting the future of business. Climate Change: The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review will prepare you to join in the current discussion, identify immediate and long-term risks for your company, and plan for the future. Business is changing. Will you adapt or be left behind? Get up to speed and deepen your understanding of the topics that are shaping your company's future with the Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series. Featuring HBR's smartest thinking on fast-moving issues--blockchain, cybersecurity, AI, and more--each book provides the foundational introduction and practical case studies your organization needs to compete today and collects the best research, interviews, and analysis to get it ready for tomorrow. You can't afford to ignore how these issues will transform the landscape of business and society. The Insights You Need series will help you grasp these critical ideas--and prepare you and your company for the future.
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Make anxiety work for you. In today's fast-paced work environment, we often rush to meet deadlines, overextend ourselves for colleagues, and set high goals, leading to internalized stress and fear of failure. Anxiety, the most common mental disorder globally, manifests differently based on various factors like genetics and environment. However, it doesn't have to hinder your performance. When managed thoughtfully, anxiety can enhance resourcefulness, productivity, and creativity, fostering stronger connections with colleagues. This guide will help you differentiate between stress and anxiety, recognize your personal anxiety triggers, and respond with self-compassion. Drawing on the latest psychological research and expert advice, you'll learn to manage anxiety in everyday situations and during challenging times, explore mindfulness practices that suit you, and establish a support system for long-term management. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series offers essential insights into the emotional aspects of professional life, providing research-backed strategies for handling difficult situations and promoting emotional well-being at work. These uplifting and practical resources are designed to help ambitious professionals master the social skills necessary for success.
These eight articles examine all aspects of the work of modern nonprofit organizations. The essays cover topics such as earning the public trust and learning from the success of venture capitalists.
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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 a positive tone for the relationship Managing expectations—and egos Earning trust and respect About HBR's 20-Minute Manager Series: 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.
"Lead your business through the crisis, and prepare it to rebound in the recovery. As the pandemic is exacting its toll on our lives and wreaking havoc in the global economy, forward-looking organizations are moving past crisis management and positioning themselves to leap ahead when the economy turns around. What should you and your business be doing now to stay afloat today-while planning for tomorrow so you can come out of the crisis stronger? Part of The Insights You Need from Harvard Business Review series, Coronavirus: Leadership and Recovery provides you with essential thinking about managing your company through the Covid-19 pandemic, keeping your employees (and yourself) healthy and productive, and challenging your business to continue innovating and reinvent itself ahead of the recovery."-- Provided by publisher
Practical guidance for managing your own career Selling Points Provides reader with advice for the personal, rather than the organizational, side of career management Reflective articles cover topics such as launching a second career, revitalizing interest in and commitment to your work, how to effectively manage your time after a lay-off, and strategies for making part-time arrangements work
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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 Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you work more productively with people on your team, in other departments, and in other organizations. Leading experts such as Daniel Goleman, Herminia Ibarra, and Morten Hansen provide the insights and advice you need to: • Forge strong relationships up, down, and across the organization • Build a collaborative culture • Bust silos • Harness informal knowledge sharing • Pick the right type of collaboration for your business • Manage conflict wisely • Know when not to collaborate Looking for more Must Read articles from Harvard Business Review? Check out these titles in the popular series: HBR’s 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Communication HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Innovation HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Leadership HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Making Smart Decisions HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Strategic Marketing HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Teams
Most managers coach employees by giving them feedback and evaluating their performance, right? Wrong. Coaching differs markedly from other managerial functions. With its tips, worksheets, and self-assessments, this guide shows managers how to use coaching - not only to strengthen direct reports' skills but also to rev up their performance.
A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place. We've combed through the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to help you get up to speed fast on the relevant concepts driving business today. Discover new ideas and sample the latest thinking of our vast array of management experts. Revisit these topics now to make sure your organization is incorporating the best, most up-to-date practices, or keep this book as a reference so you can turn to these memorable pieces when you need them the most. The collection includes articles on leadership, diversity, and strategy, as well as articles that will help you manage yourself and others. HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.
Packed with practical information designed for business readers and managers at all levels, this essential volume offers insights on managing creativity in groups, developing creative conflict, and using technology to help foster innovation.
Push through and persevere in the most difficult circumstances. In the face of hardship, you need motivation and determination. You need grit. But how do you build it? This book explores how you can persist in even the most trying of situations. With a mix of psychological research, expert advice, and real-life examples, you'll learn how to convince yourself to do hard things, deal with overwhelming feelings and stay calm in the moment, and identify when needing too much grit means it's time to quit. How to be human at work. The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.
For more than two decades, psychologist and journalist Daniel Goleman has been scouting the leading edge of the human sciences for what's new, surprising, and important. In Focus, he delves into the science of attention in all its varieties, presenting a long overdue discussion of this little-noticed and under-rated mental asset that matters enormously for how we navigate life. Goleman boils down attention research into a three parts: inner, other, and outer focus. Goleman shows why high-achievers need all three kinds of focus, as demonstrated by rich case studies from fields as diverse as competitive sports, education, the arts, and business. Those who excel rely on what Goleman calls Smart Practices such as mindfulness meditation, focused preparation and recovery, positive emotions and connections, and mental 'prosthetics' that help them improve habits, add new skills, and sustain excellence. Combining cutting-edge research with practical findings, Focus reveals what distinguishes experts from amateurs and stars from average performers.
Your data is your business. Is it supporting your strategy? With advancements in algorithms, machine learning, and generative AI, data is now central to organizations. However, without a clear plan for storing, integrating, and deriving value from this information, companies risk falling behind. This collection features 10 essential articles curated from hundreds of Harvard Business Review publications to enhance your analytic and algorithmic capabilities, navigate digital transformation, and secure a competitive edge in today’s hyperconnected world.
You will learn to quantify the benefits of digital transformation, discover opportunities for innovative, data-driven products and services, and improve customer experiences. Additionally, it addresses breaking down silos for better information sharing, identifying vulnerabilities to cyberattacks, and ensuring that metrics align with strategic objectives.
HBR's 10 Must Reads series is a definitive resource for both new and seasoned leaders seeking inspiration and practical insights to accelerate their growth and that of their organizations. Each title distills timeless advice on leadership, strategy, change, and managing people, ensuring relevance in an ever-evolving business landscape.
Engage your employees and transform your organization. If you read nothing else on employee engagement, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you make your employees feel valued, motivated, and ready to do great things at work. This book will inspire you to: Manage the challenges of work-from-anywhere teams Keep employees engaged without burning out Know when to use compensation as an incentive Use stretch goals more effectively Design meaningful work that people love Make HR a champion for employees HBR's 10 Must Reads paperback series is the definitive collection of books for new and experienced leaders alike. Leaders looking for the inspiration that big ideas provide, both to accelerate their own growth and that of their companies, should look no further. HBR's 10 Must Reads series focuses on the core topics that every ambitious manager needs to know: leadership, strategy, change, managing people, and managing yourself. Harvard Business Review has sorted through hundreds of articles and selected only the most essential reading on each topic. Each title includes timeless advice that will be relevant regardless of an ever‐changing business environment.
Lead teams that make a greater impact by maximizing the skills, perspectives, and talents of individuals. Exceptional results require more than good hires and tools; they demand a solid understanding of team goals and purpose. Frequent and effective communication is vital to address issues proactively, preventing misunderstandings from escalating into conflict. Creating an environment where trust, genuine relationships, and creativity thrive is essential. Recognizing and valuing everyone's contributions allows teams to adapt nimbly to changes and challenges, driving business success.
This guide offers practical tips, research, stories, and advice to harness diverse perspectives and skills, anticipate obstacles, and translate strategy into actionable goals. Key lessons include establishing clear goals and roles, balancing skills and personalities, anticipating roadblocks and opportunities, communicating openly, making meetings productive, building trust and psychological safety, and addressing issues collaboratively. Equip yourself with essential strategies from trusted experts to tackle pressing work challenges and achieve more together.
Stop your top talent from walking out the door. Employees today have a sea of options for where and how they work--if they're not getting what they want, they'll move on. And if the threat of having your high performers working for the competition isn't bad enough, departing employees can leave behind serious financial and emotional costs at your company. The HBR Guide to Retaining Your Best People offers concrete advice and tactics to keep high performers engaged and loyal to your organization. You'll discover how to create the right environment and opportunities, shape professional development in ways your stars value, and build a workplace where they want to excel. You'll learn how to: Uncover the real reasons employees quit--and detect those at risk of leaving Discover the elements of work that your people value most Identify the top-notch, high-impact performers in your business Create development opportunities based on personalized career paths Assess your retention programs to see where they fall short Keep your employees constantly learning and growing 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.
Focusing on strategies for developing a skilled workforce, this book delves into innovative approaches to training and recruitment. It emphasizes the importance of adaptability in the face of technological advancements and shifting market demands. Readers will discover actionable insights on fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, ensuring that organizations remain competitive. The book also highlights case studies of successful companies that have effectively built their future-ready teams.
Focusing on habit formation, this book delves into how to improve work performance and emotional well-being by changing counterproductive behaviors. It addresses the impact of habits on productivity and stress management, offering insights from notable authors. Part of the HBR Emotional Intelligence Series, it combines research with practical advice for navigating workplace challenges and enhancing interpersonal skills. The volume emphasizes the importance of emotional intelligence in achieving personal and professional goals, making it essential for ambitious professionals.
This book offers practical strategies to help individuals overcome mental blocks and achieve clarity. By exploring various techniques for enhancing creativity and problem-solving skills, it encourages readers to break free from limiting thought patterns. Engaging exercises and real-life examples illustrate how to shift perspectives and foster a more open mindset. The focus is on empowering readers to navigate challenges effectively and unlock their full potential.
Focusing on the principles of effective leadership and organizational change, this book provides strategies for driving transformation within teams and businesses. It emphasizes the importance of vision, communication, and adaptability, offering practical tools to inspire and engage employees. By exploring case studies and real-world examples, readers will learn how to overcome resistance and foster a culture of innovation, ultimately leading to sustainable growth and success in a rapidly changing environment.
Focusing on effective recruitment strategies, this book provides insights on how to attract and identify the best candidates for your organization. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the qualities that make an ideal hire and offers practical tools and techniques for evaluating potential employees. By streamlining the hiring process, readers will learn how to build a strong team that aligns with their company’s goals and culture.
El mindfulness ha despertado un gran interés tanto en los círculos científicos como en la calle. Los beneficios que nos aporta su práctica nos permite ser personas más eficientes, más creativas, conseguir tener una mayor conciencia de nosotros mismos y un mayor carisma, sin olvidarnos del estado de calma y serenidad personal que podemos alcanzar. Este libro proporciona los pasos prácticos necesarios para integrar la atención plena en nuestra rutina diaria de trabajo. También nos habla de las evidencias científicas que hay detrás del mindfulness y por qué funciona, dándonos algunas advertencias acerca de las trampas más comunes en las que podemos caer.
Libera tu mente. Puede ser un desafío estar presente cuando estás atrapado en tu propia cabeza. El exceso de pensamiento se presenta de muchas formas: sobreanálisis, perfeccionismo, preocupación, rumiado, y cada una de ellas puede ser perjudicial para tu productividad y bienestar en el trabajo. Este libro te enseñará cómo entender qué tipo de sobrepensamiento estás experimentando, cómo darte cuenta cuando estás atrapado en un ciclo mental y cómo liberarte para que puedas confiar en tu intuición, tomar decisiones y avanzar con confianza. Este volumen incluye los trabajos de: - Alice Boyes - Melody Wilding - Thomas H. Davenport - Sian Beilock /// Get your mind unstuck. It can be challenging to be mindful when you're trapped in your own head. Overthinking comes in many forms--overanalysis, perfectionism, worry, rumination--and each of these can be harmful to your productivity and well-being at work. This book will teach you how to understand what type of overthinking you are experiencing, realize when you're cycling in a mental loop, and break free so that you can trust your gut, make a decision, and move forward with confidence. This volume includes the work of: - Alice Boyes - Melody Wilding - Thomas H. Davenport - Sian Beilock
La façon dont les sociétés communiquent et gèrent leur capital intellectuel est devenue aujourd'hui une source essentielle d'avantage concurrentiel. Quelle est la structure de management de "l'entreprise intelligente" ? Comment dynamiser le travail collectif pour stimuler apprentissage et innovation ? Existe-t-il une technique pour capitaliser l'expérience collective au sein de l'entreprise ? Pour répondre à ces questions, ce livre apporte les contributions des meilleurs auteurs de la Harvard Business Review.
