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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing People, Vol. 2 (with bonus article "The Feedback Fallacy" by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall)

By Linda A. Hill and Harvard Business Review and Patty McCord and Michael D. Watkins and Marcus Buckingham
Series: HBR's 10 Must Reads
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing People, Vol. 2 is a collection of insightful articles that delve into the best practices for managing people effectively. This volume includes key insights on topics such as employee engagement, developing team dynamics, and encouraging productive feedback, featuring the bonus article "The Feedback Fallacy". Written by experts like Linda A. Hill, Patty McCord, and others, it's a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills in the business world.
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This collection of insightful articles may appeal to you if you're interested in enhancing your skills in managing and motivating teams. It offers practical advice on leading people with empathy and intelligence, while also addressing contemporary issues in feedback and people management.

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Master the most daunting challenges of managing people.

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Master the most daunting challenges of managing people.

More of the ideas you want, from the authors you trust. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles and selected the most important ones to help you maximise your employees' performance.

With insights from leading experts, this book will inspire you to:

  • Adjust your management style to fit your people and your organisation's goals
  • Give feedback the right way
  • Support first-time managers
  • Manage the emotional culture of your team
  • Push your people to collaborate and break down silos
  • Overcome organisational obstacles to effective management
  • Manage up and across

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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing People, Vol. 2 (with bonus article "The Feedback Fallacy" by Marcus Buckingham and Ashley Goodall) has generally been well-received by business professionals for its insightful collection of articles on effective management practices. Reviews often highlight its practical advice, diverse perspectives from industry leaders, and the valuable addition of "The Feedback Fallacy." Readers appreciate the book's ability to challenge traditional management concepts and offer fresh, applicable strategies.

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ISBN: 9781633699137

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard Business Review Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 208

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Business & Entrepreneurship Business Leadership & Management Company Culture & Human Resources Harvard Business Review Linda A. Hill Marcus Buckingham Michael D. Watkins Non-Fiction Patty McCord Series: HBR's 10 Must Reads

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