From The Art of War to Being Digital-the 100 books that have shaped management thinking and practice. Given the urgency and immediacy of so many business problems and challenges, a solid grounding in the history and evolution of business thinking will help managers separate fad from fact and apply the cumulative wisdom of the writers whose ideas have demonstrated profound and lasting impact. From Sun Tzu’s timeless Art of War to the inventors of modern management in the 1920s-’40s to the books that have the captured the New Economy Zeitgeist, The Best Business Books Ever illuminates the key ideas and contributions of the 100 books that should form the basis of any manager’s, business student’s, or entrepreneur’s library. The Best Business Books Ever places both historical and contemporary works in context and draws fascinating parallels and points of connection between books from different places and times, all of which have contributed to our collective understanding (more…)

Harvard Business Essentials Your Guide and Mentor to Doing Business Effectively In the faced-paced world of business today, everyone needs a personal resource-a place to go for advice, coaching, background information, or answers. Bosses and colleagues aren’t always available when you need them-and they might not always have the most reliable solutions to your business problems right at hand. The Harvard Business Essentials series fills the gap. Concise and straightforward, these books provide highly practical advice for readers at all levels of experience. Whether you are a new manager interested in expanding your skills or an experienced executive looking to stay on top, these solution-oriented books give you the reliable tips and tools you need to improve your performance and get the job done. Harvard Business Essentials titles will quickly become your constant companions and the trusted guides you’ll turn to throughout your business career. Finance f (more…)