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HBR Guide to Finance Basics for Managers

Master financial fundamentals for effective people management through HBR's proven frameworks, from reading statements and managing cash flow to analyzing investments and avoiding performance traps.

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Course 2

Working Capital and Cash Management

4 lessons

12 practices

Transform cash management from theory to practice. Learn why profitable companies run out of cash, how to accelerate collections and optimize inventory, and proven techniques for generating cash from operations—skills that directly impact your department's financial flexibility.

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Course 3

Streamlining for Profitability

4 lessons

12 practices

Uncover hidden profit drains destroying your margins. Learn to identify unprofitable products and customers, eliminate complexity without compromising service, and boost return on invested capital through strategic simplification—making tough decisions about what to stop doing.

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Course 4

Investment Analysis and Performance Measurement

4 lessons

12 practices

Build compelling business cases and measure what matters. Master NPV, IRR, and payback analysis to justify investments, implement balanced metrics that prevent gaming, and recognize early warning signs that financial statements miss—avoiding the traps that sink successful companies.

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Data Scientist

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Tech consultant

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