“Anyone who comes to pitch on Shark Tank should read this book first!”—Barbara Corcoran, ABC's Shark Tank“I have seen literally thousands of companies trying to raise capital and know that a great pitch deck is critical. This book gives you the playbook for creating yours.”—Naval Ravikant, cofounder and CEO, AngelList“I raised twice the amount of money I set out to in a mere f ...
Dataviz—the new language of businessA good visualization can communicate the nature and potential impact of information and ideas more powerfully than any other form of communication.For a long time “dataviz” was left to specialists—data scientists and professional designers. No longer. A new generation of tools and massive amounts of available data make it easy for anyone to create visualizations that commun ...
Get your idea off the ground. You’ve got a great idea that will increase revenue or boost productivity—but how do you get the buy-in you need to make it happen? By building a business case that clearly shows your idea’s value. That’s not always easy: Maybe you’re not sure what kind of data your stakeholders will trust. Or perhaps you’re intimidated by number crunching. The HBR Guide to Building Your Business Case , written by project mana ...
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 agendaInviting the right team membersMaking sure everyone's voice is heard while avoiding conflictCapturing decisions, ideas, and follow-up tasks Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential busin ...
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 messagePrepare and rehearse effectivelyEngage your audienceManage Q&A sessions Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's ...
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 pressuresSetting a positive tone for the relationshipManaging expectations–and egosEarning trust and respect Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on th ...
The best leaders know how to communicate clearly and persuasively. How do you stack up? </p?If you read nothing else on communicating 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 express your ideas with clarity and impact—no matter what the situation. Leading experts such as Deborah Tannen, Jay Conger, and Nick Morga ...
DON'T LET YOUR WRITING HOLD YOU BACK.When you’re fumbling for words and pressed for time, you might be tempted to dismiss good business writing as a luxury. But it’s a skill you must cultivate to succeed: You’ll lose time, money, and influence if your e-mails, proposals, and other important documents fail to win people over.The HBR Guide to Better Business Writing, by writing expert Bryan A. Garner, gives you t ...
