Intimidated by corporate finance? The numbers (and the jargon) can feel overwhelming--but you have to understand them to manage effectively. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals simply and quickly, introducing you to key terms and concepts such as: - How to navigate financial statements - How to weigh costs and benefits - What’s involved in budgeting and forecasting - How to gauge a…
Feeling stressed about your upcoming presentation? Whether you're nervous about how you'll organize your thoughts or how you'll articulate them on the big day, Presentations provides the quick guidelines and expert tips you need to: - Craft your message - Prepare and rehearse effectively - Engage your audience - Manage Q&A sessions Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most…
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 …
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 clos…
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 t…
Does it seem like you never have enough time to get everything done? Keeping on top of your tasks, deadlines, and work schedule can be daunting. Managing Time quickly walks you through the basics. You’ll learn to: - Assess how you spend your time now - Prioritize your tasks - Plan the right time to work on each one - Avoid procrastination and interruptions Don't have much time? Get u…
Overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work you need to accomplish? Being pulled in different directions by competing priorities? Getting Work Done runs you through the basics of being more productive at work. You’ll learn to: - Align your schedule with your priorities - Focus your attention and avoid distractions - Create effective daily routines - Set boundaries and learn to say no Don…
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 m…
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 addres…
Whether you're dealing with a problem employee or praising the good work of a colleague, you need to communicate in a way that promotes positive change in others. Giving Effective Feedback quickly walks you through the basics of delivering feedback that gets results, including: - Choosing the right time to talk - Engaging in productive dialogue - Helping both star and struggling performers…