Memo to the CEO Series - Harvard Business Press

The Memo to the CEO series offers short, practical books from world-class thinkers on the burning issues at the top of executives' agendas. Authored by the foremost experts in the field and published under the Harvard brand, these books are different from traditional books in the business category because they are written in the form of a "memo" and only 100-150 pages in length.

Highly readable, engaging, and solutions-oriented, these "memos" provide senior level executives and decision makers with provocative insights and top advice on topics of special urgency pertaining to business, organisations, and organizational life. Timely and authoritative, Memo to the CEO books are ideal for time-starved and information-overloaded executives who seek the best advice from the best thinkers.

	Talent Top by Sylvia Ann Hewlett During tough economic times it's more vital than ever to hold on to and leverage your top performers: they've got the outsize smarts and dedication your firm needs to survive recession and emerge stronger. Read More | Buy Online
	Winning in Turbulence by Darrell Rigby (Bain & Company, Inc.) Timely and practical, this book positions you to survive a downturn and emerge stronger once the recovery begins. Read More | Buy Online
	Succession by Marshall Goldsmith (Author of the New York Times bestseller, What Got You Here Won't Get You There) How do you start preparing yourself and your successor for your inevitable leadership transition? Read More | Buy Online
	Strategic Alliances by Steve Steinhilber (Vice President of Strategic Alliances, Cisco) All the time, companies are forging strategic alliances with each other, but more than half of them don't deliver. This is a skill that must be mastered - well-managed alliances generate business value for both parties. Read More | Buy Online
	Reward Systems by Steve Kerr (Former Chief Learning Officer, General Electric and Goldman Sachs) Steve Kerr describes the steps you must take to create an effective reward system: clarify what you mean by performance, devise an effective performance-measurement system and design a reward system that motivates people to do what you want them to do while also meeting their needs. Read More | Buy Online
	High Performance with High Integrity by Ben W. Heineman Jr (former General Manager of GE) This book will serve as both a wake-up call and blueprint for companies around the world on how to avoid integrity landmines and achieve enduring success in a transparent and volatile world. Read More | Buy Online
	Lessons From Private Equity Any Company Can Use by Orit Gadiesh & Hugh MacArthur (Bain & Company, Inc.) Private equity firms are snapping up brand-name companies and assembling portfolios that make them immense global conglomerates. They're often able to maximize investor value far more successfully than traditional public companies. How do PE firms become such powerhouses? Read More | Buy Online
	Manage the Media (Don't Let The Media Manage You) by William J. Holstein (Award-winning writer for The New York Times, Fortune and Barron's) Armed with the insights and practical suggestions in this book, you'll be able to take charge of any crisis, protect your company's public image, and maintain goodwill with the communities your organisation affects. Read More | Buy Online
	Climate Change : What's Your Business Strategy? by Andrew J. Hoffman and John G. Woody Believe or not-climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. Most of all, it is quickly becoming a crucial business issue. But how will you and your company respond? Read More | Buy Online
	5 Future Strategies You Need Right Now by George Stalk (The Boston Consulting Group) Renowned strategist, consultant, and author George Stalk delivers his analysis of the developments that are emerging now but will occupy mainstream business for some time to come. Then he lays out the steps you can take to prepare - before your rivals do. Read More | Buy Online