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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing People

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This collection gathers ten Harvard Business Review articles on the work of leading other people. Drawing on the magazine's long-running coverage of management, the pieces address how to motivate employees, give useful feedback, delegate responsibilities, and build teams that perform. Each selection is written for managers and executives who want practical guidance rather than theory, and together the essays offer a short, accessible route into the people side of running a business.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 240 pages

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