From the course: Finance for Non-Financial Managers (2015)

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- Well, we made it. We've been introduced to some of the basics of accounting and finance, and we've lived to tell about it. So, what should you do next? First, appreciate that numbers are tools, they are not to be feared, they are to be used. Numbers can assist you in becoming a better manager in whatever area of the business you function. You can use numbers to your advantage in supply chain, human resources, strategy, or wherever you find yourself in a business. Second, have the courage to use numbers in your job. There are ways to apply the concepts we've talked about, you just need to think about the appropriate application. Third, don't think too big. Moderation in all things. Identify a couple of areas where numbers might help you in monitoring progress, evaluating performance, or assessing productivity and start using numbers to assist you. At the end of the day, please remember that it's always about people.…

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