(HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

You’ll get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with this set of concise, practical primers. Finance Basics explains the fundamentals of corporate finance—and its jargon;  Creating Business Plans shows you how to present the risks and rewards of your idea; Giving Effective Feedback teaches you how to make potentially difficult confrontations and turn them into productive conversations.

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

Does it seem like you never have enough time to get everything done? Keeping on top of your tasks, deadlines, and work schedule can be daunting. Managing Time quickly walks you through the basics. You’ll learn to:

• Assess how you spend your time now
• Prioritize your tasks
• Plan the right time to work on each one
• Avoid procrastination and interruptions