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How to Improve Your Managerial Skills

Strategy Driven

With that being said, here is how to improve your managerial and leadership skills. Competent managers are able to keep the metaphorical ship afloat, but if you aim to become a successful, well-liked, and impactful leader, there is more to be done.

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How to (Gradually) Become a Different Company

Harvard Business Review

From our analysis of a number of core shifts and conversations with the CEOs who have undertaken them, we have drawn five keys to success: 1. Acquisitions are part and parcel of a transformation. Since 1995, when glass and coatings each accounted for about 40% of sales, the split has evolved to 93% coatings and 7% glass today.

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Guidance is Good, Overpriced Shares a Disaster

Harvard Business Review

In the final analysis, managers can't shun corporate owners. BL: A misconception: Dealing with funds providers is part and parcel of running the company. If you doubt it, ask yourself: Where will the funds for growth come from? From the government? Ask Solyndra.