Harvard Business Review Brings Premier Online Learning Tool Harvard ManageMentor(R) to Individuals

LONDON, April 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Managers and leaders in more than 60 countries are now using Harvard Business Review's newly released Harvard ManageMentor(R) online learning tool. Harvard ManageMentor (http://hbr.org/harvardmanagementor) allows individuals to take control of their own professional development by giving them immediate desktop access to answers and tools needed to tackle the challenges faced daily in the workplace. The product is based on Harvard Business Publishing's successful online learning and performance support tool for corporations (http://ww3.harvardbusiness.org/corporate/), which is used by more than one-thousand organizations worldwide and delivers practical advice, curated ideas, and multimedia tools for a customized learning experience.

"Harvard Business Review's unique offering to managers at all levels is our deep library of content from the world's best business thinkers and practitioners," says Joshua Macht, Harvard Business Review Group Publisher. "With this tool, these ideas are at the fingertips of the people who need them most: professionals on the front lines of business. From new managers who first encounter a problem to more seasoned professionals who need to brush up on critical skills, Harvard ManageMentor both answers immediate questions and builds long-term expertise."

With its deep well of management content, global business perspective, and ability to connect directly with professionals worldwide, Harvard Business Review is the ideal source to help managers build skill in core areas of business. Users have immediate access to audio downloads, video clips, interactive activities, and additional expert guidance to help address both daily and longer-term management challenges. Topics range from creating a budget and giving a presentation, to developing and strengthening communications, strategy and negotiation skills. Harvard ManageMentor offers a learning experience like no other-combining interactive exercises, expert commentary and real-life examples from Harvard Business School faculty and business leaders, downloadable tools and templates, and access to materials published in Harvard Business Review, by Harvard Business Review Press, and on HBR.org (http://www.hbr.org/).

Purchasing options for individuals include:

- Full access (http://hbr.org/harvardmanagementor/full-access) -a one-year single user license to all 44 learning modules; $399.95 per year.

- Skill packs (http://hbr.org/harvardmanagementor/skillpacks) -three to four related modules to be used as building blocks to developing specific expertise and skills; $99.95 per year.

- Single modules (http://hbr.org/harvardmanagementor/single-modules) -a la carte single modules offering solutions to single, big issues; $39.95 per year.

Immediately upon release in Q1 2011, the majority of customers have opted for the full access one-year license to the entire 44 module suite, ensuring they are always prepared for whatever challenge comes their way-from difficult conversations with an employee to guidance on developing a business plan to refreshing their knowledge of finance fundamentals.

"We hear from our customers that trustworthy and actionable advice is what they need most," said Paul Michelman, Director of Product Development for the Harvard Business Review Group. "We offer the best advice, curated for that time-strapped manager or leader who needs quick access to the right answers. The accessibility of this desktop tool combined with first-rate content is an invaluable addition to the world of online learning."

To learn more about Harvard ManageMentor(R) for individuals or to purchase a single user license, please visit HBR.org/harvardmanagementor (http://hbr.org/harvardmanagementor). To learn more about purchasing a corporate license of the award-winning Harvard ManageMentor product, please visit the Harvard Business Publishing Corporate Learning ( http://ww3.harvardbusiness.org/corporate/) web site.

About Harvard Business Review

Harvard Business Review is the leading destination for smart management thinking. Through its flagship magazine, 11 international licensed editions, books from Harvard Business Review Press, and digital content and tools published on HBR.org (http://hbr.org/), Harvard Business Review provides professionals around the world with rigorous insights and best practices to lead themselves and their organizations more effectively and to make a positive impact.