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You have to talk with a colleague about a fraught situation, but you're worried that they'll yell, or blame you, or shut down. You fear your emotions could block you from a resolution. But you can communicate in a way that's constructive--not combative. Difficult Conversations walks you through:
Uncovering the root cause of friction
Maintaining a positive mind-set
Untangling the problem together
Agreeing on a way forward
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Working remotely gives you flexibility and independence. But it can pose challenges when you need to team up with colleagues or coworkers. Virtual Collaboration covers the basics of working productively--and collaboratively--from anywhere. You'll learn to:
Communicate clearly over a variety of media
Bond with colleagues across the wires
Keep others--and yourself-accountable
Avoid and mitigate tech glitches
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From crackly conference lines to pixelated video, virtual meetings can be problematic. But you can host a productive conversation in which everyone participates. Running Virtual Meetings takes you through the basics of:
Selecting the right virtual venue
Giving participants the information and support they need to connect and contribute
Establishing and enforcing a common meeting etiquette
Following up from afar
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Leading any team involves managing people, technical oversight, and project administration, but leaders of virtual teams perform these functions from afar. Leading Virtual Teams walks you through the basics of:
Connecting your people to each other--and to the team's mission
Surmounting language, distance, and technology barriers
Identifying and using the right communication channels
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Today we have greater control over where and when we work. As our businesses spread across the world and technology makes it easy to do our jobs from anywhere there's Wi-Fi, more of us have the option to go remote. But that doesn't mean we're good at it. Whether you're calling in from a home office every day or one of your team members occasionally logs in from the quiet car on a train, distance can make collaboration more difficult. Remote work gives...
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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 message
Prepare and rehearse effectively
Engage your audience
Manage Q&A sessions
Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether...
7) Managing Up
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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 pressures
Setting a positive tone for the relationship
Managing expectations--and egos
Earning trust and respect
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