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Lean Office and Service Simplified
Author Drew Locher
Winner of a 2012 Shingo Research and Professional Publication AwardDemystifying the application of Lean methods, Lean Office and Service Simplified: The Definitive How-To Guide goes beyond the basic tools to detail the key concepts of Lean as they apply to office an....
Release Date 2012/02 -
Author David E. Strecker
Whether you are a supervisor, a business owner, or an HR professional, it is essential that you understand the laws and rules governing how one treats employees and interacts with unions. In a comprehensive and accessible format, Labor Law: A Basic Guide to the Nati....
Release Date 2016/04 -
Process Improvement with Electronic Health Records
Author Margret Amatayakul
Although physicians and hospitals are receiving incentives to use electronic health records (EHRs), there is little emphasis on workflow and process improvement by providers or vendors. As a result, many healthcare organizations end up with incomplete product specif....
Release Date 2012/07 -
Author Seth Apter
Listen closely can you hear it?Can you hear the voices? Thoughts, insights, confessions from the creative community sharing ideas, trading secrets, venting frustrations; asking and answering questions such as, "What color rarely shows up in your work?" or "How do yo....
Release Date 2012/03 -
Author Nidhish Dhru
Healthcare is a complex, rapidly changing industry. Providers are expected to maximize and extend care for patients, while working with fewer resources and striving to stay modern and secure. This book offers prescriptive guidance and real-world use cases that will ....
Release Date 2018/04 -
Project Management Case Studies and Lessons Learned
Author M. Kemal Atesmen
Project managers who lead globally dispersed teams face unique challenges in managing project stakeholders, scope, knowledge sharing, schedules, resources, and above all team execution in a global business environment. Finding timely solutions to challenging events ....
Release Date 2014/12 -
Author Bret Wagner , Thomas Scannell , Sime Curkovic
Risk management in supply chain logistics has moved from being a nice-to-have to a necessity due to the number of variables that can cripple a business. Managing Supply Chain Risk: Integrating with Risk Management details the critical factors involved in managing su....
Release Date 2015/06 -
Author Don McCain , Deborah Tobey
Facilitation skills are critical for today's successful business leaders, managers, and learning professionals. Do your key leaders and managers have the skills needed to be great facilitators? This book is your all-in-one train-the-trainer resource to guide develo....
Release Date 2007/09 -
Market Neutral Investing: Long / Short Hedge Fund Strategies
Author Joseph G. Nicholas
In today's volatile markets, managing risk is more important than ever. Investors are looking for downside protection while maintaining good returns--and market-neutral investing has become one of the hottest methods to meet that need. In this book, industry expert....
Release Date 2000/09 -
New Frontiers in Technical Analysis: Effective Tools and Strategies for Trading and Investing
Author Paul Ciana
An essential guide to the most innovative technical trading tools and strategies availableIn today's investment arena, there is a growing demand to diversify investment strategies through numerous styles of contemporary market analysis, as well as a continuous sear....
Release Date 2011/09 -
Marketing, Sales and Customer Management (MSC)
Author Richard Hofmaier
This work concisely presents methods for integrated marketing, sales, and customer management, and is orientated to practice and implementation. It sketches a modern and forward-looking marketing approach for domestic as well as international small, mid-sized, and l....
Release Date 2015/05 -
Construction Project Management: Theory and Practice
Author Kumar Neeraj Jha
Construction Project Management deals with different facets of construction management emphasizing the basic concepts that any engineering student is supposed to know. The major principles of project management have been derived through real life case studies from t....
Release Date 2011/01 -
Author Brian Sawyer
When you open the box for your brand-new Kindle Fire, you'll find the hottest 7-inch tablet to hit the market, a power adapter, and a "Quick Start Guide" that tells you how to turn it on. But to really take advantage of all the content and features the device has t....
Release Date 2011/11 -
The Triple Focus: A New Approach to Education
Author Peter Senge , Daniel Goleman
Daniel Goleman and Peter Senge provide educators with a rationale for incorporating three core skill sets in the classroom—understanding self, other, and the larger systems within which we operate—and show why these competencies are needed to help students navigate ....
Release Date 2014/07 -
Galaxy Tab: The Missing Manual
Author Preston Gralla
Galaxy Tab lets you work, play, read, and connect on the go, but mastering its TouchWiz interface and finding the best apps can be tricky—unless you have this Missing Manual. Gadget whiz Preston Gralla provides crystal-clear explanations and step-by-step instruction....
Release Date 2011/09 -
A Comprehensive Look at Fraud Identification and Prevention
Author James R. Youngblood
Fraudulent activity can approach you or your organization through a variety of avenues, ranging from the cyber world, social media, unsolicited e-mails, poor hiring practices, dishonest associates, and weak operating procedures. With a focus on prevention measures, ....
Release Date 2015/05 -
Author Brian Matsumoto Ph. D , Carol F. Roullard
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide provides a wealth of information and professional insights for owners of this powerful HD camera. With its electronic viewfinder and interchangeable lenses, the GH2 is capable of not only recording pro....
Release Date 2012/01 -
The People Manager's Tool Kit: A Practical Guide to Getting the Best From People
Author Karen Gately
Essential tools busy managers need to get the best out of their teams and peoplePeople who manage people face a number of challenges, from keeping workers engaged and performing at a high level to dealing with absenteeism and bad behaviour in the workplace. In The P....
Release Date 2013/07 -
Author Catherine Stothart
Catherine Stothart is a leadership coach and team facilitator and has run her own consultancy business since 2002, with clients including Airbus, Audi, BAE Systems, KCOM, Astra Zeneca and United Utilities. She previously held senior posts in human resource management and learning and development in ....
Release Date 2018/06 -
Author Chris Dalton
Dr Chris Dalton is Associate Professor of Management Learning and Subject Area Leader for Personal Development (PD) at Henley Business School, University of Reading, UK. A dynamic and creative tutor and facilitator, Chris joined Henley in November 2005 and was the Programme Director for Henley Dista....
Release Date 2019/09 -
Author Elizabeth Harrin
Planning, scheduling and time management are key skills for project managers. This ebook addresses vital aspects such as identifying and setting tasks, keeping the momentum going and managing fixed project dates. This is one section of the book "Shortcuts to Success".
Release Date 2013/09 -
Safeguarding Cultural Properties
Safeguarding Cultural Properties is a step-by-step guide for creating and maintaining a comprehensive security program in any cultural facility or public institution. Author Stevan P. Layne, the leading expert in the field of cultural property protection, draws from his many years of experience prov.... -
Author Michael Jarrett
Are you falling behind your competitors? Are you too slow getting your products to market? Are your overheads too high? These are just some of the challenges that companies face. However, initiating successful change strategies is far from easy. 70% of all change programmes fail. This book shows how....
Release Date 2010/04 -
Managing the Documentation Maze: Answers to Questions You Didn't Even Know to Ask
Author David Nettleton , Janet Gough
The accessible, easy-to-follow guide that demystifies documentation managementWhen it comes to receiving documentation to confirm good science, U.S. and international regulators place high demands on the healthcare industry. As a result, companies developing and man....
Release Date 2010/03 -
It's the Customer, Stupid!: 34 Wake-up Calls to Help You Stay Client-Focused
Author Michael Aun
Ruthlessly focus on what's convenient for customers, not what's convenient for youNinety percent of dissatisfied clients will take their business elsewhere and never tell you why. However, ninety-five percent will become loyal customers again if their needs and pr....
Release Date 2011/02 -
Author Clive M. Corcoran
The dramatic and well chronicled crisis of 2007/8 marked a watershed moment for all stakeholders in global capital markets. In the aftermath, financial markets have become even more tightly coupled as correlations in returns across multiple asset classes have been a....
Release Date 2013/01 -
Author Ralph Fernando
Ralph Fernando is a business leader, consultant and writer. He draws together strategy, operations and technology experience earned on an international stage, where he focuses on value creation in private, public and voluntary organisations.Ralph recognises that the boundaries between functional dis....
Release Date 2019/07 -
The Freelance Consultant: Your comprehensive guide to starting an independent business
Author Richard Newton
Freelance consulting, coaching, IT contracting and other self-employed professional roles are fast becoming the preferred way to find fulfilling work, generate a great income, and futureproof careers, whilst giving all the benefits and freedoms of being your own boss – but few know how to make it re....
Release Date 2021/04