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Ram Charan: Managing in Tough Times

Ram Charan speaks about his new book Leadership in the Era of Economic Uncertainty. He tells CEOs to go "granular"—be aware 24/7 of their companies' cash position and customers' needs.

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Managing Through a Crisis: The New Rules

In times of turmoil, opportunities abound. All managers must do is keep their companies afloat, their eyes peeled for openings, and their bearings—as the old rules wash away

DuPont's Swift Response to the Financial Crisis

In an excerpt from his latest book, Ram Charan describes how CEO Charles Holliday Jr. activated a crisis management plan to fortify Dupont

Slide Show: The Best (and Worst) Managers of 2008

BusinessWeek has singled out 24 executives—some did a remarkable job of navigating stormy waters, while others managed to take a tough situation and make it worse

CEO Pink-Slip Watch

A short survey of the chief executive officers who are most likely to lose their jobs this year

Wall Street: The Bright Side of a Bad 2008

The year's financial disasters clearly separated the truly wise managers from the many high-paid fools riding a bull-market mirage

How Our Best Managers Have Fared Over the Years

We're proud we lauded Jamie Dimon back in 2003. Others, such as Dennis Kozlowski, we'd rather forget

Best and Worst Performers: Readers' Picks

BW readers have strong opinions about their choices, from Steve Jobs and John Stumpf at the top to Jerry Yang and Rick Wagoner at the bottom

Tough Times for Managers, Too

Many employees are feeling unsure and discouraged. Managers need to help people in their companies adjust to new realities