The HBR Essential 20-Minute Manager Collection (20-Minute Manager)

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Whether you're starting out in your career or just want a refresher on the fundamentals, the HBR Essential 20-Minute Manager Collection gives you a hand-picked selection of concise, practical primers on the professional skills you need to master most.

• Prioritize your work
• Determine the right time to work on each task and avoid distractions
• Deliver presentations that persuade
• Plan ahead to set your meetings up for success
• Navigate conflict while making sure all voices are heard
• Address difficult situations without the drama

Audience: New managers and other professionals wanting to brush up on their fundamental skills.

Announced first printing: 5,000
Laydown goal: 500

Whether you're starting out in your career or just want a refresher on the fundamentals, the HBR Essential 20-Minute Manager Collection gives you a hand-picked selection of concise, practical primers on the professional skills you need to master most.

This specially priced five-volume set includes:

• Getting Work Done
• Managing Time
• Presentations
• Running Meetings
• Difficult Conversations

You'll learn how to:

• Prioritize your work
• Determine the right time to work on each task and avoid distractions
• Deliver presentations that persuade
• Plan ahead to set your meetings up for success
• Navigate conflict while making sure all voices are heard
• Address difficult situations without the drama

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.