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The Principles of Project Management by
The Principles of Project Management lays out clear steps that anyone can follow to get projects done right, and delivered on time. Thisbook covers: Why Project Management is important The 6 fundamental truths of project management Getting started: Discovering, Initiating, Planning and Resourcing a project Getting the Job Done: Executing and controlling Keeping it Smooth: Communication, collaboration and managing change Following through: Ongoing support and maintenance, measuring operational success Resources: Review of various tools, recommended reading, professional resources for project management Short, and to the point, this book aims to do to provide a solid foundation for anyone who finds themselves responsible for executing projects.
The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management by
The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management is the comprehensive guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques.
Brief descriptions of important concepts, tips on real-world applications, and compact case studies illustrate the most sought-after skills and the pitfalls you should watch out for.
Navigate complex management issues effectively Master key concepts and real-world applications Learn from case studies of today's leading experts Keep your project on track, on time, and on budget From finding the right sponsor to clarifying objectives to setting a realistic schedule and budget projection, all across different departments, executive levels, or technical domains, project management incorporates a wide range of competencies.
Declutter your mind : how to stop worrying, relieve anxiety, and eliminate negative thinking by
Feel overwhelmed by your thoughts? Struggling with anxiety about your daily tasks? Or do you want to stop worrying about life? The solution is to practice specific mindfulness techniques that create more "space" in your mind to enjoy inner peace and happiness. With these habits, you'll have the clarity to prioritize what's most important in your life, what no longer serves your goals, and how you want to live on a daily basis.
Fast Focus: A Quick-Start Guide To Mastering Your Attention, Ignoring Distractions, And Getting More Done In Less Time! by
The author takes you through a proven system that will help you to master your attention, keep distractions at bay, and get more done in less time by reducing one stress levels, and achieve more success in everything they do.
HBR Guide to Being More Productive by
This book will help you to discover different ways to: Motivate yourself to work when you really don't want to Take on less, but get more done Preserve time for your most important work Improve your focus Make the most of small pockets of time between meetings Set boundaries with colleagues--without alienating them Take time off without tearing your hair out
Cyberbullying: What Counselors Need to Know by
"Cyberbullying" addresses the real-life dangers students face on the Internet. This book discusses the different types of cyberbullying and cyberbullying environments; provides an overview of prominent theories of aggressive behavior; examination of the developmental differences in cyberbullying and victimization across the life span.
Learning Through Supervised Practice in Student Affairs by
Learning through Supervised Practice in Student Affairs assists students in applying leadership, advising, conflict management, and planning skills to their practice. This book explores the theories that foster learning and understanding of higher education organizations while exercises, reflection activities, and case studies illuminate the skill areas that students must develop to become successful practitioners.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by
One of the most inspiring and impactful books ever written, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People has captivated readers for 25 years. It has transformed the lives of Presidents and CEOs, educators and parents— in short, millions of people of all ages and occupations.
Ask More by
An Emmy-award-winning journalist reveals how to ask the QUESTIONS that make a difference. What hidden skill links successful people in all walks of life? What helps them make smart decisions? The answer is surprisingly simple: They know how to ask the right questions at the right time. Questions help us break down barriers, discover secrets, solve puzzles, and imagine new ways of doing things. But few of us know how to question in a methodical way. Emmy-award-winning journalist and media expert Frank Sesno aims to change that with Ask More. From questions that cement relationships, to those that help us plan for the future, each chapter inAsk More explores a different type of inquiry. By the end of the book, you'll know what to ask and when, what you should listen for, and what you can expect as the outcome. Packed with illuminating interviews, the book explains: - How the Gates Foundation used strategic questions to plan its battle against malaria - How turnaround expert Steve Miller uses diagnostic questions to get to the heart of a company's problems - How NPR's Terry Gross uses empathy questions to dig deeper - How journalist Anderson Cooper uses confrontational questions to hold people accountable - How creative questions animated a couple of techie dreamers to brainstorm Uber Both intriguing and inspiring, Ask More shows how questions convey interest, feed curiosity, and reveal answers that can change the course of both your professional and personal life. "
Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All by
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HBR Guide to Data Analytics Basics for Managers by
Today's business environment brings with it an onslaught of data, but leaving the analysis to others in your company just won't cut it. Now more than ever, managers must know how to tease insight from data--to understand where it comes from, make sense of the numbers, and use those findings to inform your toughest decisions. This book provides practical tips and advice to help you make better decisions using data. Through its three-step process, this essential guide will show you how to get the information you need, study the data, and communicate your findings to others. You'll learn to: Identify the metrics you need to measure; Formulate hypotheses and test against them; Ask the right questions of your data--and your data experts; Understand statistical terms and concepts; Create effective charts and visualizations; Avoid common mistakes.
Out of Our Minds by
It is often said that education and training are the keys to the future. To realize our true creative potential in our organization, in our schools and in our communities, we need to think differently about ourselves and to act differently towards each other. We must learn to be creative.
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