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Book SynopsisAn essential resource to navigate a fast-changing and challenging world, this book presents core concepts and practical insights for enterprise risk management, business continuity management, and organizational resilience.Business continuity management is a critical aspect that investors and company directors evaluate in terms of an organizations' sustainability and future value propositions in the face of supply chain disruptions, threats of economic recession, climate change, and the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide demonstrates a simple and systematic way to ensure that businesses are prepared for any crisis or emergency, including steps to meet the specific requirements prescribed in the international Business Continuity Standard ISO 22301, with a particular focus on the oil and gas sector. The seasoned author team brings their experience to bear on critical issues such as: Where managers lose focus on the need for business continuity and how to regain it Table of ContentsAbbreviations. Foreword. About the Authors. Purpose of the Book – Prologue. Chapter 1 : Where do Leaders falter in implementing Business Continuity? Chapter 2 : Best Practice for Success in Business Continuity. Chapter 3 : Selecting a BCM Tool – Imperatives and Prime Considerations. Chapter 4 : Capital considerations for assessing Business Continuity requirements. Chapter 5 : “Peace Time” initiatives for Organization Management. Chapter 6 : Technology Resilience: How much should Business Continuity Manager know and contribute ? Chapter 7 : Implementing Business Continuity in Oil, Gas & Energy – Challenges & Issues. Chapter 8 : Business Continuity in Hard Times. Chapter 9 : What should HR consider in hiring Business Continuity Manager? Chapter 10 : Management involvement in BCM Test and Exercise – its depth. Chapter 11 : Management need and involvement in BCM Test & Exercise – its depth. Epilogue

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Book SynopsisManaging for results is increasingly important for the success of public organizations. Performance and Innovation in the Public Sector is a comprehensive textbook that examines a broad range of performance strategies.Today's public managers require a broad toolkit and a deep, current understanding of the following: performance management, digital government, collaboration, strategic planning, innovation, lean government, and managing people for performance. This book provides a thorough overview of broad paradigms and their emergence, practical strategies along with examples and up-to-date applications, and an appreciation for the diverse contexts of public organizations resulting in varied and tailored improvements. Each chapter assists students in applying each tool at work. Performance and Innovation in the Public Sector provides a balance of scholarship and practice, offers flexibility for instructors, and is written in an accessible style that students andTrade Review“Berman and Hijal-Moghrabi draw on their extensive international experience to ensure this third edition of their book is fully up-to-date, comprehensive and authoritative. This is a great textbook for students and an excellent guide for public sector practitioners.”Andrew Podger, Australian National University, Australia, former Public Service Commissioner“This new third edition by Berman and Hijal-Moghrabi comes just in time when pressures mountain on governments around the world to innovate and improve outcomes vis-à-vis crises and emergencies. It is a must-read volume with state-of the art analysis for scholars, students, and public servants, whose public missions become more complicated and demanding with every passing day.” Eran Vigoda-Gadot, Division of Public Administration & Policy, School of Political Science, University of Haifa, Israel “This third edition of Performance and Innovation in the Public Sector promises to be one of the field’s best investments. It is a welcome distillation of the latest peerreviewed research in the field, a roadmap for improving performance, and toolkit for accelerating the journey with the most recent management emphases. If public organizations are to keep faith with their citizens, they must be cognizant of the knowledge base that Berman and Hijal-Moghrabi so clearly distill.”Marc Holzer, National Center for Public Performance, Suffolk University-Boston, USA “The next decades will challenge our public sectors to combine service delivery and crises governance. This will require performance and innovation. Berman and Hijal-Moghrabi’s book is part of the solutions to make this happen.” Geert Bouckaert, KU Leuven Public Governance Institute, and Institute of Innovation and Public Purpose (UC London)“Berman and Hijal-Moghrabi have provided an extremely valuable overview of the many approaches to improving public innovation and performance. Students and practitioners will appreciate the clear exposition, many examples from around the world, and how-to guidance.” John M. Bryson, McKnight Presidential Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota, USA“Today’s extreme dynamics create near-impossible challenges for public managers. Yet, they must succeed. This classic textbook, reinvented for today’s world, provides the goods. Key research findings and need-to-know strategies are offered in accessible language. Practitioners everywhere will benefit from this treasure trove.”Arjen Boin, Leiden University, The Netherlands“This masterpiece by Berman and Moghrabi describes various contemporary issues related to performance and organization needed by developing countries like Indonesia. Berman and Moghrabi’s understanding of various theories of public sector organization, as well as their experience in helping many public sectors to carry out reforms, makes this book not only provide a development paradigm for public sector performance and innovation, but also become a playbook for public sector managers to create adaptive and agile organizations in facing VUCA Era.”Muhammad Yusuf Ateh, Head of Indonesia’s National Government Internal Audit Agency“This new edition continues to provide a fundamental and reflective guide to performance and innovation in the public sector, informed by latest scholarship and international experience.”Martin Lodge, London School of Economics, UKTable of Contents1. What Is Public Performance? An Overview 2. Strategies and Conditions for Success 3. Performance Management: The Art of Design 4. Digital Government 5. Innovation in the Public Sector 6. Strategic Planning and Management 7. Lean and Agile Government 8. Partnerships in the Public Sector 9. Performance Through People 10. Frontiers in Public Performance: Bigger Challenges

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Book SynopsisThis book provides an analysis of the global trading system and its implications. The author uses network theory to examine the sustainability of the free trade system and its future. The book attempts to find out what the future of free trade could be and how the global trading system would unfold.The book assesses four main waves of challenges to free trade and open society: the COVID-19 pandemic, the USChina trade war, economic nationalism, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. While some of these challenges have been casting their shadows on the global economic system for some time, others are relatively novel, and their full effects are yet to be seen. This book also looks at the challenges they would present to multilateralism and global trade development.This book will interest those who wish to have a better understanding of the USChina trade war and the challenges to the global trading system.

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Book SynopsisContracting for Services in State and Local Government Agencies: Best Practices for Public Procurement, Third Edition provides state-of-the-art tools for best practice in the procurement of services at state and local levels, throughout the procurement cycle. Including lively case studies and research conducted with state and local agencies across the United States, this award-winning book provides management advice and tips on compliance to reduce costs, select the best-qualified contractors, manage contractors' performance, and prevent corruption and waste.Utilizing the results of new research across states, cities, counties, and institutes of higher learning, this third edition offers 18 all-new best-practice documents as well as updated methodologies and templates including but not limited to: a full-length and short form request for proposal (RFP), a full-length and short form pro forma contract (PFC), a letter contract, a sample estimate at completion, a contraTable of Contents1. Research Conducted on Best Practices for Public Procurement, 2. Introduction, Advance Procurement Planning, and the Procurement Cycle, 3. Socioeconomic and Competitive Procurement, 4. Solicitation Documents – Information for Prospective Contractors, 5. Management of Pre-Proposal Communications and Evaluation of Proposals, 6. Protests, 7. Contract Negotiations, Ethics, and Conflicts of Interest, 8. Contract Document, 9. Contract Terms and Conditions, 10. Short Form Contracts, Short Form RFPs, Emergencies, and Letter Contracts, 11. Contract Review, Execution, and Audit, 12. Contract Administration and Closeout

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Book SynopsisSolidarity economy-based alternative spaces result from an interface among structural factors, institutional regimes and forms of collective action that mobilise narratives of change, collective identities and non-capitalist economic practices.This book analyses how solidarity economy initiatives develop alternative spatialities as counterpower to mainstream economy. Based on case studies in Europe, Latin America, and Asia, it elaborates on how different scales of solidarity economy-based alternative spaces result from an interface among structural factors, institutional regimes and forms of collective action that mobilise narratives of change, collective identities and non-capitalist economic practices.Table of ContentsIntroduction. Solidarity Economy: An ecology of worldviews, identities, and behaviours Chapter 1. A shared epistemological framework for the solidarity economy and the commons Chapter 2. Framing and building the commons: social movements and solidarity economy Chapter 3. Solidarity Economy as Ecology of Mind: Autopoiesis, Enchantment and the Commons Chapter 4. Building counterpower: a comparative case study analysis of “boundary commoning” by solidarity economy initiatives Chapter 5. Urban Regeneration and minority women: can solidarity economy contribute to environmental and social justice within the urban space? Chapter 6. Social and Solidarity Economy in Central/Eastern Europe - case studies from Poland and Czech Republic Chapter 7. A passion for soil: solidarity economy and regenerative agriculture Chapter 8. Exploring the Interface of Societal Inequities and Grassroots Solidarities as Drivers and Spaces of Social Innovation in India Chapter 9. Economic, institutional and political advocacy tensions in the field of solidarity economy and commons: an ethnographic approach drawing from three case studies Chapter 10. Solidarity Economy Movement in Colombia: Two Regional Experiences Promoted by Popular Education for Integral Change Chapter 11. Democratic Governance and Financial Commons Chapter 12. Policies of social and solidarity economy from the local in Argentina. Subjects, power and markets in San Martín and Moreno Chapter 13. Community Groups in Lisbon: 'Common' Paths to Democratic Co-Management in the City Chapter 14. The role of Social and Solidarity Economy in the inclusive urban regeneration power of nature-based solutions: what can we learn from the Nadezhda district in Sofia?

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Book SynopsisThe first introductory practical guide of its kind, this book brings together principles of corporate governance, investor stewardship and enterprise sustainability in the context of institutional investment.Stewardship codes are developing in diverse markets to provide a framework for responsible institutional investment practices and fiduciary duties for beneficiaries. While codes provide a starting point, the application of stewardship in practical terms can be challenging for many institutional investors. Written by two well-known corporate governance experts, George Dallas and Mike Lubrano, and based on the ICGN training course on stewardship that they developed, this book gives needed clarity, rigor and guidance to practitioners about what we knowand don''t knowabout stewardship, governance and sustainability. It explores the theoretical foundations of stewardship, linking these to day-to-day decision-making and providing real-life examples and practical toolsTrade Review"Practical, but underpinned by an excellent understanding of the theory and scientific research! I can’t think of a better duo to capture the essence of the ongoing debate on the relationship between governance and sustainability. Mike and George, given their experience and exposure to a wide range of issues in different parts of the world, as pioneers of good corporate governance in the early 2000s, are uniquely positioned to explain what matters and why in different contexts, and to offer stewardship guidance to investors. I also recommend this book to serving directors, investor relations professionals and corporate communications teams."—Prof. Dr. Melsa Ararat, Director, Sabancı University Corporate Governance Forum; Member, ICGN Board."Investors have long known how to trade. But they are only now embracing how to own company shares to make sure boards steer responsible value creation over the long term. That’s where investor stewardship comes in. Dallas and Lubrano have written the world’s first comprehensive guidebook on the toolkit investors can use to safeguard the financial and social interests of citizen savers. With kudos to the International Corporate Governance Network for publishing, this a vital, must-read manual for professionals in the rising field of stewardship."—Stephen Davis, Ph.D., Associate Director and Senior Fellow, Harvard Law School Programs on Corporate Governance and Institutional Investors"Dallas and Lubrano’s guide to stewardship is concise, evidence-based and implementable. Responsible investors should read it from cover to cover. I recommend it strongly." —Professor Elroy Dimson, Centre for Endowment Asset Management, Cambridge Judge Business School."This book gives not only the ICGN members but all governance practitioners around the globe an excellent way of in depth understanding the necessities and practical requirements for being a sustainable and successful pursuer of good governance and stewardship." —Christian Strenger, Academic Director of the Corporate Governance Institute at the Frankfurt School of Finance"This is a must read for any ESG investor and a should read for any corporate governance, environmental and/or social specialist. George and Mike have effectively weaved current trends of ESG integration and stewardship into the complex corporate governance ecosystem. This modern look at corporate governance is refreshing and quite palatable even to the general public or layperson seeking to find out what is ESG."—Charles T. Canfield, Principal Corporate Governance Officer, International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group)"As an investor you can easily get lost nowadays in how best to integrate ESG in your investment practice, contribute to the SDGs and report in accordance with TCFD, SASB or GRI. In ‘Governance, Stewardship and Sustainability’ the authors Dallas and Lubrano not only explain this ‘alphabet soup’ in a concise and practical fashion but also help you understand what you need to do as an investor to continue doing well while doing good."— Martin Steindl, ESG Manager, FMO (The Dutch Development Bank)"This book is filled with ICGN's wisdom, which has had a huge influence on Japanese corporate governance and investor stewardship. As sustainability and ESG issues continue to develop and have greater prominence for both companies and investors, this book provides practical path to guide investors in how to realise their stewardship responsibilities." — George Iguchi, Chief Corporate Governance Officer, Nissay Asset Management and ICGN Board Governor.Table of ContentsForeword Preface to the second edition Preface to the first edition Background of the authors 1. Theory and Practice of Stewardship and Sustainability 2. Basic Principles of Corporate Governance: Investor Expectations and Corporate Realities 3. The Case for Stewardship and Sustainability: Ethics and Economics 4. Sources of ESG Data, Standards and Ratings: Making Sense of them for Investors and Companies 5. ESG and Investment Decision-Making: Designing and Effective Methodology 6. Effective Stewardship in Practice: Monitoring, Engaging, Voting and Reporting 7. Company Perspective: Sustainability Governance and Reporting 8. Case Study: Volkswagen’s DieselGate: Corporate Governance and Sustainability Index

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Book SynopsisPhua focuses on applying the best of corporate strategy and innovation tools and praxis into the policy process with the aim of devising a coherent policy strategyinnovation framework and process.Government and business strategies differ in their operating assumptions and variables, but the strategy process is more similar than is often perceived. Phua debunks the government versus business dichotomy and demonstrates the potential for cross-learning between both domains. Readers will benefit the most by reading this book in tandem with Phua's other works on strategy also featured in this series.This book is an essential primer for academics, practitioners and learners of public policy, strategy, innovation and applied problem-solving.Trade Review"Policy problems are inherently complex and hence difficult to solve. Charles Phua's book is well embedded in complexity thinking assumptions and ventures to cross fertilise the best of corporate strategy into policy strategy. This interdisciplinary entrepreneurial book is essentially about practical problem-solving methodology and has immense potential for problem solving in other disciplines."Professor Carmine Bianchi, Professor of Business and Public Management, University of Palermo, Italy, and Scientific Coordinator for CED4 Systems Dynamics Group"To make public policy and business strategy work together for the greater good requires more than just rhetoric. It requires tools. This is precisely the focus of The Policy-Strategy Innovation Primer and practitioners will benefit."Professor Craig Calhoun, University Professor of Social Sciences, Arizona State University, former president of London of School of Economics and Social Sciences Research Council (SSRC)"When in need of a tool, a toolbox is extremely useful, if its contents are well organized and cover many contingencies. Charles Chao Rong Phua has assembled a conceptual toolbox composed of elements of strategic pragmatism for policy strategy-innovation that draws selectively on complexity, policy and strategy literatures to create an effective repository of conceptual devices to aid practitioners’ practical wisdom."Professor Stewart Clegg, D.Phil, D.Litt, Ph.D, John Grill Institute for Project Leadership, School of Project Management and Faculty of Engineering, The University of Sydney"In an era when governments the world over face seemingly insurmountable challenges, public administrators need more of the kind of "strategic pragmatism" that Charles Chao Long Phua advocates in this book. Readers will find Policy Strategy and Innovation Primer brimming with optimism that governmental organizations can adapt and innovate to meet the many demands of our time."Prof Cary Coglianese, Edward B Shils Professor of Law and Professor of Political Science; Director, Penn Program on Regulation, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School."A sweeping and intellectually challenging analysis of policy- strategy innovation, especially its complex inter-disciplinary nature and written with an eye for politicians and civil servants. A text for the times."Professor Christopher Coker, Director, LSE IDEAS"I think the future of interesting research and writing sits as the intersection of arenas and disciplines rather than within any particular one. This is what Certified Management Consultant Charles Phua has accomplished in his latest book. Here, in (Charles, put the title in the form you'd like it), the worlds of public policy and business strategy are inter-twined to produce a practically oriented text designed to appeal to the research community and practitioners alike.As chair of the Academic Fellows with the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes and a fellow Certified Management Consultant, I fully endorse the bridge building between the leading edge of practice and communicable insight that Charles has achieved."Prof Simon Haslam, CMC, Visiting Professor, University of Durham Business School and Chair, International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) Academic Fellows"In this lively new book, the author lays out an approach to public policy that escapes the usual US and Westminster boundaries to the broader fabric of public policy puzzles throughout the world. He lays out strategies for innovation that are rooted in the emerging new reality of policy complexity. That creates a rich new lens through which to view the big issues facing governments around the world."Professor Donald F. Kettl, Professor Emeritus and Former Dean, University of Maryland School of Public Policy "Business and policy scholarly disciplines have professionalised through the decades. But the increasingly complex topics as technology and sustainability are necessitating cross-fertilisation and cross-learning across disciplines. Having done doctoral training in public policy and business strategy, Charles Phua's cross-fertilisation of business strategy tools into the policy process will advance the complexity discourse in public policy. A novel and commendable feat!"Professor Sarah Kreps, John L. Wetherill Professor in the Department of Government, Director, Cornell Tech Policy Lab, Cornell University, and non-resident senior fellow, Brookings Institution"Policy Strategy and Innovation Primer: Process, Praxis, Tools is very relevant to policy scholars and practitioners because innovative policies are needed to solve complex problems of today. Under this context, professor Phua clearly articulated and elucidated the strategies in innovation for the policy domain. I am confident that this book on policy strategy and innovation will greatly impact the building of theory and practical know-how in the field of public policy."Professor Hae Young Lee, Professor of Public Administration at Yeungnam University, S. Korea, former President of Korean Association of Public Administration (2014) and former Chairman of Korean Government Evaluation Commission (2014-2018)"In the fast-changing world that we live in today, where innovation outstrips policy formulation and regulation, and where the longevity of a political party, let alone a politician, is increasingly elusive, the public-private debate takes on heightened emphasis. Charles does an excellent job of addressing this head-on, questioning if a dichotomy truly exists or should be allowed to prevail."Lim Hwee Hua, Former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore, Rector, Tembusu College, National University of Singapore, and author of Government in Business - Friend or Foe? (2014) and Government in Business - Leading or Lagging? (2021)"Good policy strategy requires a sound outstanding of context and strategic levers. Good policy innovation requires focus on objective and agility in design and implementation. Charles Phua’s book offers a unique blend of how corporate strategy and innovation tools could support better strategies and innovation in public policy. Both government and business worlds should operate with the citizen-user in mind."Professor Lim Siong Guan, Professor in Practice, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, former Head of Singapore Civil Service, former Chairman of Economic Development Board and former Group President of GIC "As the world advances towards a post-pandemic future amidst intensifying technologization and geopolitical upheaval, greater clarity than ever is needed for sound policy making. This book provides a strategic and practicable framework to answer those imperatives"Professor Lim Sun Sun, Professor and Head of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Singapore University of Technology and Design, former Nominated Member of Parliament, Singapore"This book is based on the author’s belief that corporate strategy and innovation tools and practices have much to offer in the practice of public policy – a conviction formed through Charles Phua’s two-decade experience as a bureaucrat-nonprofit entrepreneur, researcher, and adjunct faculty at various universities. By breaking down the public policy process into steps, and through the use of diverse examples, Charles illustrates the potential application of corporate strategies, in a manner that permits it to be transferable across political systems. Those interested in public policy are likely to find much food for thought offered in this book."Professor Ling San, Deputy President and Provost, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore"Classical military strategists such as Sun Tzu have inspired corporate strategists. Public policy strategy as a growing field could benefit from learning from corporate strategy. This nexus is well articulated in Charles Phua's book which strings relevant corporate strategy frameworks to their matching policy strategy process. A highly commendable interdisciplinary effort, useful to practitioners, academics, students and public-conscious citizens."Professor Hwy-Chang Moon, Professor Emeritus, Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University, and author of The Art of Strategy: Sun Tzu, Michael Porter and Beyond "In the early years of its independence, Singapore attempted any method, regardless of orthodoxy or elegance, that delivered favourable outcomes to it citizens. Several public- sector leaders also led government-linked companies, thereby gaining valuable cross- sector experiences. Charles Phua's book is a timely reminder that despite professionalisation of disciplines, corporate strategy may have something useful to offer the public sector in pursuing solutions to time-honoured problems."Joseph Y Pillay, Rector, College of Alice and Peter Tan, National University of Singapore, former Chairman (2005-2019), Council of Presidential Advisors (Singapore) and, former Chairman, Singapore International Airlines (1972-1996)"What makes certain decisions effective and outcomes successful will very much depend on having an in-depth policy strategy and innovation. What are the necessary inputs for formulating good policies and why some worked and some do not, are highlighted, and explained carefully in this book. This book shows that much of that often requires in turn, a good knowledge and use of business strategies as well. The author comes from an interesting mix of background experiences from utilising a variety of tools and applied techniques to bear on a number of real-life scenarios. This book is strongly recommended to readers who have keen interest in how real problems may be solved. "Professor Euston Quah, Albert Winsemius Chair Professor of Economics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; President, Economic Society of Singapore "As a practicing city designer, where we think everything is political and everything is inter-disciplinary, it is a refreshing way of analysing and dissecting policy strategy innovation. It is a must read for policy makers as well as city practitioners such as us where we need consensus to design and plan future cities and future of our current cities."Chintan Raveshia, Cities Business Leader, Southeast Asia, Arup"Charles has laid out a comprehensive array of toolkits from the private sector that can be invaluable for public policy-making. These business practices may just be able to help develop solutions for addressing some of our most wicked problems in society today."Seah Chin Siong, President, Singapore Institute of Management, and Chairman, National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre"Policy strategy and innovation is growing field and often seen as a central force for increasing economic prosperity and improving economic inequality. The writer incorporate the business strategy framework into public policy process for formulation innovative public policy. The book is recommended for the policy practitioners and scholars even for the MBA students. It offers different views how to formulate innovative policy."Professor Agus Soehadi, Vice Rector, and former Dean of Business and Economics School, Presetiya Mulya University (Indonesia)"Industry 4.0 and the many disruptions the world is facing, even before the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war, has accelerated the rate of change to a level where business models, policies and skills are becoming obsolete at such a rapid pace that society as a whole struggles to keep and catch up. Policy makers cannot rely on past models because what worked in the past will also quickly become outdated. In business, cross-disciplinary knowledge has shown to yield superior results. In the book, Charles has cleverly suggested that policy making needs to also take an inter-disciplinary approach of adopting innovation and business concepts, tools, and strategies from business disciplines to yield robust policies that the world badly needs to keep the peace and prosperity of the world. Current and future policy makers should use this as a reference and guide as they take over helms of politics and policy making. "Professor Inderjit Singh Dhaliwal, Former Member of Parliament, Singapore, Entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor, College of Engineering, Nanyang Technological University and President, Global Start-up Committee, WBAF (World Business Angel Investment Forum) "Public policy impacts everyone’s life, it does not take place in a void and not just for policy practitioners or scholars. As the nation’s challenges get more complex and the people more educated, it needs to open itself to more public participation in policy making. It is equally important that active citizens are able to understand and participate more meaningfully in discourses on public policy. Charles Phua’s new book fills an important gap to facilitate this by providing a primer and applied guide on strategy-innovation in public sector. You can sense Charles’s enthusiasm to share his deep knowledge as he has always been keen to drive more active citizenry in policymaking. Given his role as a trainer and management consultant, this book is both useful and practical. "Professor Tan Thiam Soon, Institute Professor and former President, Singapore Institute of Technology"It is a great project, very valuable for both academics and practitioners, especially those who want to learn and integrate latest business practices in strategic management into the governance and decision making in the public sector."Professor Wang Xiaohu, Professor and PhD programme coordinator, Department of Public Policy, City University of Hong Kong"This book on Policy Strategy and Innovation by Charles Phua provides many interesting perspectives on the subject. In doing so, he enables readers to have a broader yet insightful understanding of what policy strategy is all about. It is also a well-researched piece of work. "Professor Wee Chow Hou, PhD, BBM(L), PPA, FMIS(Hon), Adjunct Professor for Strategy and Marketing, Nanyang Technological University and Singapore University of Social Sciences, author of 5 books on Sun Zi Bingfa"In this volume, Charles Chao Rong Phua continued his strategic pragmatism thesis and embedded it in the policy strategy process. His infusion of corporate strategy tools into the right policy process sequence is novel and requires a deep understanding of both public policy and business management disciplines to do so. This book opens the door for greater cross-fertilisation of knowledge between policy and business disciplines through policy strategy and innovation cases. Highly recommended for government and business practitioners and academics alike."Professor Xufeng Zhu, Executive Dean, School of Public Policy and Management, Tsinghua UniversityTable of ContentsList of FiguresList of Tables Preface 1 Public Policy and Public Administration/Management: Paradigms, Practice and Paradoxes2 Bringing the Public and Process Back Into Public Policy: A Citizen’s Guide to Public Policy Process 3 Macro-Situation Analysis: Environment Analysis 4 Macro-Situation Analysis: Organisational Strategies 5 Meso-Analysis for Policy Strategy: Interaction Strategies 6 Agenda Setting, Data Collection and Analysis Tools 7 Idea Generation 8 Conclusion: Towards Strategic Pragmatism in Policy Strategy–Innovation, a Research Agenda for Complexity Index

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Book SynopsisThe Political Economy of Transnational Power and Production: Mexico''s Metamorphosis 1982-2022 How and why Mexico's socioeconomic structure was transformed through plutocratic preferences, US corporate strategies, and ideologyall powering transnational processes of neoliberalizationare issues examined in this comprehensive, carefully documented publication covering four crucial decades of metamorphosis. The causes and consequences of the creation of a new, regional power blocthe North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)are extensively examined.Readers will benefit from the many important demystifications presented here, chronicling the asymmetric Mexico-US production system. The impacts of the new transnational structure for labor on both sides of the border are matters of centrality. Specialists and general readers alike will find an explicit and accessible account of the powerful forces opening access to and profiting from millions of low-wage workTrade Review"An original and relevant book on Mexico’s economic history such as this has not appeared for a long time. For anyone interested in better understanding the trajectory of Mexico’s economy this book is highly recommended." — Juan Carlos Moreno-Brid, co-author of Development and Growth in the Mexican Economy (Oxford U.P. 2009)"By following the money, Cypher and Crossa skilfully demonstrate how the neoliberal integrationist project serves to impoverish workers and enable capital on both sides of the Mexico- U.S. border. This book provides a powerful call for a change in economic policy direction." — Paul Bowles, Professor, Departments of Global & International Studies and Economics at University of Northern British Columbia, Price George Canada Table of Contents1: The Remaking of Mexico: The State, Economic Elite and US Capital 1982-1992 2: From NAFTA to the PAN’s Implosion: Mexico Remade for US TNCs 1992-2012 3: Stagnation & Income Dispersion Sink New PRI and Fracture US Labor: 2012-2018 4: López Obrador in Power, 2018-2022: A Transformational or Conformational Moment? 5: Export-Led Accumulation: Paradoxes of the Leading Auto Sector 6: Petroleum: A Strategic Resource for Houston’s TNCs or Mexico? 7: Mining and Agriculture: Supporting Pillars of the Transnational Structure 8: Some Final Reflections on Dependence and Asymmetry

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Book SynopsisThis book responds to calls for a systematic approach in understanding the transformations in the social media marketing landscape. To narrow the focus, the book takes a developing economy perspective and presents a comprehensive understanding of social media practices and how these can be integrated in firms' operational activities to create a competitive advantage.In emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), social media provides a technological solution to the economic challenges faced by governments, firms, and people at the bottom of the economic pyramid. Social media is often considered to be fundamentally changing the business paradigm and is increasingly integrated into the marketing function, and EMDEs seem to be quickly finding out that it offers them a relatively low-cost opportunity to potentially leapfrog the competition in developed markets. By using social technology to reach users in different market segments in ways that were impossible before

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Book SynopsisFinancial Management in Museums considers sustainable and innovative solutions to current museum financial challenges by analyzing the many changes and pressures affecting the museum field.Presenting diverse perspectives from a range of authors around the world, the book shares and compares different funding models and methods of museum financial management. Arguing that museums need to be more effective in obtaining and managing financial resources, the volume also demonstrates how innovative and sustainable financial management strategies and structures can allow museums to respond to societal pressures and issues in a more effective way. It also demonstrates that museums must allocate resources responsibly to fulfill their goals of justice, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The theoretical and practical contributions within the volume cover a comprehensive range of topics, including foundational concepts, revenue, expenses, budgeting, financial leadership, strat

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Book SynopsisWhat is misinformation? Why does it matter? How does it spread on the internet, especially on social media platforms? What can we do to counteract the worst of its effects? Can we counteract its effects now that it is ubiquitous? These are the questions we answer in this book. We are living in an information age (specifically an algorithmic age) which prioritizes information quantity over quality. Social media has brought billions of people from across the world together online and the impact of diverse platforms, such as Facebook, WeChat, Reddit, LinkedIn, Signal, WhatsApp, Gab, Instagram, Telegram, and Snapchat, has been transformational.The internet was created, with the best of intentions, as an online space where written content could be created, consumed and diffused without any real intermediary. This empowering aspect of the web is still, mostly, a force for good. People, on the whole, are better informed and online discussion is more inclusive because barriers to participation are reduced. As activity online has grown, however, an expanding catalogue of research reveals a darker side to social media, and the internet generally. Namely, misinformationâs ability to negatively influence our behaviour both online and offline.The solution we provide to this growing dilemma is informed by Ludwig Wittgensteinâs Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus, which examines the relationship between language and reality from a philosophical perspective, and complements Claude Shannonâs Information Quantity Theory, which addresses the quantification, storage and communication of digital information from a mathematical perspective. The book ends by setting out a model designed by us: a Wittgensteinian approach to information quality. It defines content published online by clarifying the propositions and claims made within it. Our modelâs online information quality check allows users to effectively analyse the quality of trending online content. This approach to misinformation analysis and prevention has been designed to be both easy to use and pragmatic. It upholds freedom of speech online while using the harm principle to categorise problematic content.Table of Contents1. Introduction, 2. Background, 3. A Philosophical Approach, 4. Interventions, 5. Analysing the Problem, 6. The Global Online Information Quality Check Model, 7. Conclusion.

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Book SynopsisThe book is designed to help trainers design and deliver health and safety training in a fun and high-impact way, such that trainees engage with the subject and remember how to apply it in the work environment. It will be useful for managers, trainers, professionals and graduate students in the fields of ergonomics, human factors, and occupational health and safety.The text comprehensively explains the effect of the brain on learning and then develops the training processes from training needs analysis all the way through effective training techniques and ending with competence assurance. The unique approach of the book is that Part II provides a range of 30 tried and tested original resource ideas to make health and safety training effective and memorable. It will be a valuable text for professionals and graduate students in the fields of ergonomics, human factors, and occupation health and safety. Provides practical and tested solutions to common training problems Covers a resource section showing how to develop interesting and relevant training exercises Focuses on special needs of health and safety training Guides the reader through identifying the training need, delivering the training and finally assuring competence Designed to help trainers design and deliver health and safety training in a fun and high-impact way Table of ContentsPART I1 INTRODUCTION 2 THE IMPORTANCE OF MEMORY TO LEARNING – How adults learn2.1. Short-term & Long-term memory 2.2. Repeat, Recap & Review 2.3. Other Memory techniques – Mnemonics and Acronyms.2.4. Get in the Cue2.5. Memory Techniques3 COMMUNICATION – Getting the message across3.1 Verbal Communication3.2 Active listening3.3 Visual Communication3.4 Written Communication4 THE AUDIENCE – Who will be there?4.1. Types of trainees 4.2. Large audiences4.3. Training Room Layouts & Numbers of trainees 4.3.1. Board Room Layout4.3.2. U- Shape or Horseshoe layout4.3.3. V-Shape layout4.3.4. Cafe Style layout4.3.5. Theatre Style layout4.4. Where should training be done? 5 TRAINING NEEDS – Who needs to know what?5.1. Identifying Training Needs 5.2. Knowledge Checks5.3. Training levels5.4. Records6. DESIGNING THE TRAINING – What do they need to know?6.1. Session Specifications6.2. Sacrificial Content7 TRAINING STYLES & TECHNIQUES - Making the training interesting7.1. What type of training is appropriate?7.2. Videos as a training aid 7.2.1. Commercial videos7.2.2. Bespoke videos7.3. Models7.4. Posters and chart boards7.5. Sticky note displays7.6. Real life experience7.7. Simulations7.8. Role Plays7.9. Photographs7.9.1. Photographs in Work Instructions & Training manuals7.9.2. Photographs as Posters7.9.3. Photographs in safety training presentations7.9.4. Photographs used in training exercises7.9.5. Photo hazard spotting exercises7.9.6. Photographic hazards spotting (Camera Hunt)7.10. Jigsaws7.11. Using Flip Charts7.12. Drawings, & wallcharts 7.13. Props and Gizmos7.14. Exhibits & displays as an aid to training7.15. Webinars8 PREPARING COMPUTER DISPLAYED VISUAL IMAGES – What you see is what you get!8.1. PowerPoint presentations 8.2. Too many slides8.3. Important Tip8.4. Animation8.5. Media transfers9 HANDOUTS & SUPPORTING MATERIALS – Providing supporting material9.1. Remove text that you will use for interactive questions9.2. Remove all the background graphics9.3. Making changes9.4. Handouts for international audiences9.5. Professionally printed handouts9.6. Using handouts during a presentation9.7. Bookmark handouts9.8. Ponder Sheets10 THE ART OF PRESENTATION DELIVERY – Getting your message across.10.1. Giving a performance 10.2. The Difference between Data & Information10.3. Address trainees by name 10.4. Dress Code10.5. Mannerisms10.6. Enthusiasm10.7. Engagement10.8. Setting the Scene10.9. Promoting discussion10.10. Tempo10.11. Public Speaking 10.12. Attention Span10.13. Emphasis10.14. Use of pointers, lasers and presenters10.15. Pilot Events10.16. When things go wrong 11 RUNNING EXERCISES & ACTIVITIES – Making it fun!11.1 How to plan the exercise12 VALIDATION & COMPETENCE – Checking that they have understood.12.1. Validation 12.2. Mentoring & the road to competence 13 TRAINING ADMINISTRATION13.1. Pre-Course information13.2. Equipment lists & trainers kits13.3. Stationary box14 EVALUATING TRAINING – Did it work?14.1. The 4 levels of training assessment 15 TRAINER SELECTION - Select Leaders who will inspire!15.1. Who should do the training?15.2. Presenter / Trainer deputies 16 TRAIN THE TRAINER 16.1. Train the Trainer materials16.2. Trainer skill trainingPART II - TRAINING RESOURCES SECTION PURPOSE - Using the resources sectionTraining activities & Exercises:A) JigsawsB) Photohazard spottingC) Camera HuntsD) Bespoke Videos & DVDsE) Flash CardsF) Gizmosa. Consequences GameG) Interactive ExercisesH) Gamesa. Solway Risk Gameb. Happy Human Factorsc. Hierarchy of Controls Magnetic DartsI) Role Playsa. Excalibur Supplies ExerciseJ) Event Case Study (Lochside Engineering Ltd)K) Emergency SimulationL) CompetitionsM) QuizzesN) Puzzles (Communications exercise)O) Mock Scenariosa. Safe Systems of Workb. Confined Space Entryc. Working at HeightsP) Personal Protective Equipment ExerciseQ) Noise Simulation Exercise R) Manual Handling Assessment ExerciseS) Crosswords & PiecewordsT) Personal Commitment StatementU) Hazard RecognitionV) Co-incidence or not?W) Unfamiliar Task Assessment slide rule X) MicrobooksY) Circle the Hazards

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a detailed account of the political economy around investment deal negotiations between African governments and private Chinese investors. The book draws on evidence from experiments and hundreds of interviews with policy makers and Chinese investors across Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia and Tanzania. It shows that governments of authoritarian or one-party dominant states, which are among the top-receivers of Chinese investments, are able to easily and successfully act collectively to impose human capital and technology transfer requirements. The book argues that, rather than treating African countries as price-takers in the face of increasing Chinese influence in the continent, we should instead recognise the significant bargaining leverage that many African governments have to influence deal conditions, especially with smaller private Chinese companies. It demonstrates that several African governments can instead act as price-setters and that the success of the rising Chinese presence in Africa, and whether this leads to positive or negative development outcomes, fundamentally depends on the development strategies that individual African governments decide on.In the context of an often-polarised debate, the original research presented in this book has important implications for the future economic development strategies of African countries. As such, it will be of interest to researchers working on Chinese and African investment, politics, institutions, business, economics, and international relations.

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Book SynopsisMarketing Strategy for Museums is a practical guide to developing and delivering marketing that supports museums' missions and goals. Explaining how museums can be strategic and proactive in their approach, it also shows how to make effective decisions with limited resources.Presenting examples from a range of museums around the world, the author positions marketing as a vital function that aims to build mutually beneficial relationships between museums and their audiences both existing and new and ensure museums are relevant and viable. Breaking down key marketing models, Lister shows how they can be applied to museums in a meaningful way. Setting out a step-by-step framework for developing a museum's marketing strategy and for creating marketing campaigns, which can be scaled up or down. Readers will also be encouraged to reflect on topics such as sustainable marketing; ethical marketing; and accessible and inclusive marketing.Marketing Strategy for MusTable of ContentsIntroduction; Part I: Marketing as a bridge – 1. Museums; 2. Marketing; 3. Audiences; Part II: Marketing strategy in practice – 4. Managing and implementing marketing; 5. Developing a museum marketing strategy; 5a. Situational analysis: Where are we now?; 5b. Goals and objectives: Where are we going?; 5c. Target audiences: Who do we want to reach?; 5d. Strategy and approach: How will we get there?; 5e. Tactics and action plan: What are we going to do?; 5f. Resources: What will it cost?; 5g. Monitoring and evaluation: How will we know if we’ve got there?; 6. Planning and delivering a marketing campaign; Part III: Deeper dives – 7. Branding; 8. Pricing; 9. Communication channels; 10. Messaging; 11. Accessible and inclusive marketing; 12. Ethical marketing.

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Book SynopsisImpact Investing for a Sustainable Planet guides investors in supporting entrepreneurs to scale business models which maximize positive impact outcomes, including climate- and nature-based solutions. EcoEnterprises Fund is a long-standing leader in the impact investing industry, which helps advance sustainable entrepreneurial ventures and promote environmental stewardship in Latin America. Following on from their previous book, Portfolio for the Planet, Tammy E. Newmark and Michele A. Pena take stock of EcoEnterprises Fund's processes and partnerships over two decades and three impact funds. They detail the unique strategies employed by the Fund to invest in expanding sectors such as regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, bio-innovation, and climate tech. Close analysis of the investment processes and company engagements offers practical takeaways, ranging from tips on structuring transactions to guidance on enhancing companies' environmental and social managTable of Contents1. Introduction – Two decades of monumental shifts 2. Evolution of EcoEnterprises Fund: From proof to convention. 3. Nature-based solutions: Path to a sustainable future 4. Management of a portfolio at scale 5. Catalyzing enduring sustainable businesses 6. Impact investing for the next generation

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Book SynopsisThe oil and gas industry is a complex sector with significant reach in terms of providing the energy needs of the global economy and the security, environmental and development consequences thereof. In particular, the sector is extremely important for the economic growth of emerging markets and developing countries. Furthermore, the life span of oil and gas resources is finite, with high health and safety risks and substantial environmental costs that require careful management and sustainability practices to ensure optimal extraction and utilisation of these resources. This book examines the challenges and opportunities in the oil and gas industry, in the context of emerging markets and developing economies.It provides comprehensive coverage of the management and sustainability practices of the sector, the environmental impact and sustainability of resources as well as the businesses that operate in the sector across the entire value chain. It addresses the current diTable of ContentsPart I: Overview 1. Introduction to Sustainability Management in the Oil and Gas Industry Part II: Oil and gas management 2. Oil and Gas Storage Management: Evidence from a Developing Country 3. The Business of Oil Refining in Africa 4. Downstream Petroleum Sector in Ghana: Mapping the Key Marketing Issues 5. Oil and Gas Operations, Transportation and Logistics Management 6. Procurement and Supply Chain Management in the Oil and Gas Industry 7. Digital Technology and Innovations in the Oil and Gas Industry 8. Oil and Gas Project Management 9. Human Resource Management Practices in the Oil and Gas Industry 10. Strategic Management in the Oil and Gas Industry 11. Corporate Governance in the Oil and Gas Sector 12. Implementing Total Quality Management in the Oil and Gas Industry 13. Performance Management in the Oil and Gas Industry Part III: Sustainability Management in the Oil and Gas Industry 14. Occupational Health and Safety Management in the Oil and Gas Industry 15. Corporate Social Responsibility of Multinational Corporations in the Oil and Gas Sector 16. Environmental and Sustainability Management in the Oil and Gas Industry 17. Natural Gas and Liquified Natural Gas Resource Management 18. Petrochemical Resource Management 19. The Role of Oil and Gas in Sustainable Development in the Global South 20. The Future of the Oil and Gas Industry in Emerging and Developing Countries

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Book SynopsisForeword by Chip Conley, Co-Founder of the Modern Elder AcademyLegacy can seem far off and out of reach, but it doesn't happen at journey's end and it's not only for the rich and famous. Legacy is now, and this book shows leaders how you can find and leave meaning on a daily basis. Jann E.Freed, PhD,introduces her Breadcrumb Legacy framework, a radical but pragmatic approach, made up of small actions you consciously take over time that accumulate into the trail, or legacy, you'll leave behind.Breadcrumb Legacy is also a mindset, an awareness of the impact you're having on your relationships, your organization, and your family, in every communication and interaction.This book is the guide to leaving a trail of meaning throughout your life and career. Based on in-depth interviews, Breadcrumb Legacy provides inspiration and practical stories for living a life worth remembering.Trade Review"I love this book. It’s a powerful reminder that one’s legacy isn’t something left at the end of one’s days. It’s left every day in little ways. The sum of all those little things is how we’re remembered and how we contribute. Jann Freed’s Breadcrumb Legacy is chock full of meaningful insights, sage advice, provocative questions, and engaging stories. It’s also great fun to read…the kind of book where you can turn to almost any page and find something meaningful and memorable. I highly recommend it to everyone interested in leading a life that makes a difference to self and others."Jim Kouzes, coauthor of the bestselling The Leadership Challenge and Executive Fellow, Doerr Institute for New Leaders, Rice University"Jann Freed has devoted her life to helping people live with meaning. Her book Breadcrumb Legacy can help you leave a trail of daily meaning that will make you proud."Mark Levy, Founder, Levy Innovation LLC"We talk a lot about legacy these days, but usually later in life. Jann Freed advocates instead that we think of legacy as the impact we have as a result of daily small actions—breadcrumbs. Adopting this frame can make us better people and more effective leaders. I believe Jann's book will have a long shelf life because it can change how you live your life every day."Sally Helgesen, author of How Women Rise, The Female Advantage, and The Web of Inclusion "My mission is to help successful people achieve positive, lasting behavioral change; for themselves, their people, and their teams. My goal is to help them make their lives a little better! Jann’s book, Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering, has really spoken to me as a chance to be thinking about how my positive influence will outlive me. Not only does Jann show readers how 'legacy thinking' can be used as a driving force for daily life, but also how legacy happens in 'crumbs' that accumulate over time. I highly recommend this book and believe in the lasting impact it can have on your life!"Marshall Goldsmith, one of the world’s leading executive coaches and the New York Times best-selling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There"There are numerous books about leadership and living a quality life. But Jann Freed’s Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering integrates these concepts in ways that will help people of all ages live fully and well. She addresses critical topics that are too often ignored: death, relationships, purpose and meaning, the shadow side of the ego. She offers practical exercises to help you live your best life at home and at work. Breadcrumb Legacy shows how to leave a legacy by living a life that matters, now and into the future."Parker J. Palmer, author of Let Your Life Speak, The Courage to Teach, and On the Brink of Everything"Leadership in the world of business today isn’t just about business: i’s about the pursuit of harmony among the different parts of life in a way that brings others along with you toward your vision of a better tomorrow. Jann Freed’s Breadcrumb Legacy has essential ingredients for realizing this aspiration, at any stage of life. Through research, interviews, and personal stories, Jann shows how to cultivate a meaningful legacy by living a life worth remembering every day."Stew Friedman, author of Total Leadership and Professor of Management Practice Emeritus, The Wharton School"Servant leaders should be thinking about how their words and actions affect others. Leaders who truly serve and empower others live a life worth remembering. Jann’s concept of viewing legacy—moment by moment—on a daily basis as a way to guide how we act, say, and do is a great contribution. We live and leave our legacy now not later. The sooner we understand this, the better."Howard Behar, Former president of Starbucks Coffee Company and author of It's Not About The Coffee: Leadership Principles from a Life at Starbucks "Living one’s best life is a ‘long game’ and our actions accumulate. But as Jann Freed shows, building our legacy happens every day. We have the power to choose wisely, live intentionally, and use legacy as our guiding light."Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business "Several years ago, I started my Friday Forward newsletter in the form of a weekly email to my Acceleration Partners team. After reading Breadcrumb Legacy, I realize these emails are breadcrumbs—pieces of my leadership legacy I leave each week. Breadcrumb Legacy identifies how to raise your game, bring the best out of others, and leave a lasting impact. Everyone wants to make a difference in life, but too many of us wait too long to do it. Breadcrumb Legacy reminds us that we can create legacy, in small morsels, every day." Robert Glazer, author of Elevate and Founder and Board Chairman of Acceleration Partners"You often hear celebrities, when interviewed by journalists, asked the question ‘How do you want to be remembered?' This isn’t just a question for celebrities. All of us should think about it. We will be remembered if we act each day as if our choices matter. Jann shares how to act thoughtfully, breadcrumb by breadcrumb, and live a life with remembering." Suzanne Bates, author of All the Leader You Can Be: The Science of Achieving Extraordinary Executive Presence"If you have ever wondered about what people will think of you when you are out of their lives, you are thinking the ‘L’ word: legacy. Breadcrumb Legacy is a terrific resource for determining how to think about, plan, and live a life that will be remembered—not because you were great, but because you helped those around you live better lives. Packed with stories and interviews, Breadcrumb Legacy will make you think about how you can make a positive difference."John Baldoni, author of Grace Notes: Leading in an Upside-Down World"As I always say to my executive coaching clients, as well as to the students in my NYU and Columbia leadership graduate courses: Think about what you would want people to say about you at your ‘retirement party’…and then determine what it is that you will actually need to do between now and then to make that vision a reality. Towards this end, in her wonderful new book, Breadcrumb Legacy, leadership expert Jann Freed turns that mission into a metaphor of mindset, meaning, and moments that will inspire us to live our best lives and become our best selves…while leaving behind a trail of wisdom and inspiration for others to follow."Todd Cherches, CEO of BigBlueGumball and author of VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life"Many people think about legacy toward the end of their career or the end of life. ‘Dr. Jann’ Freed challenges us to think differently. No matter what age you are, she advocates thinking of legacy daily as your North Star—a compass to guide your thoughts and actions to stay on your right path. Filled with her own stories and supplemented by insights from a variety of leaders, Breadcrumb Legacy provides a roadmap for integrating leading with living. Be sure to sample Dr. Jann’s ‘breadcrumb ingredients,’ exercises and practical tips on applying the chapter concepts. These can help you along the journey for becoming the best version of yourself at work and in every other aspect of life."Pamela S. Harper, Founding Partner & CEO of Business Advancement Inc., author of Preventing Strategic Gridlock, and co-host of Growth Igniters® Radio"It is easy to forget that everywhere we go, others are experiencing us. It's only when we remember how we show up matters, that we can be more intentional about what we say, what we do, and how we act. Jann Freed’s concept of Breadcrumb Legacy reminds us that we are leaving ‘crumbs’ every day that make an impression—good or bad. Breadcrumb Legacy is about showing up and being present so that you are living in the way you want to be remembered, and doing this day after day, which accumulates into a life well lived."Rob Salafia, author of Leading From Your Best Self: Develop Executive Poise, Presence, and Influence to Maximize Your Potential"Leaving a legacy is the great task of later life, and Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering is a timeless testament to what must be done. While other books talk about legacy, Jann shows us how to live a life in the way you want to be remembered."Harry "Rick" Moody, retired Vice President for Academic Affairs, AARP"Breadcrumb Legacy is a guidebook for old souls who want to make a difference every day of their lives. Jann’s inspiring message is that building a legacy is a developmental task and it’s never too early (or late) to begin. This is a must-have for the conscious aging library and a wonderful addition to the impressive body of literature coming out of the Sage-ing movement."Carol Orsborn, PhD, author of The Making of an Old Soul and Older, Wiser, Fiercer"Jann Freed knows that what you choose to do is important, but she knows also that how you choose to be is even more important. And she knows that the small everyday things you choose to do will define, to a great extent, how you choose to be, because those everyday actions which she calls ‘breadcrumbs’ become the evidence of your character and the legacy of your leadership, day after day. We need this message now more than ever. Bravo, Jann!"James A. Autry, author of The Servant Leader: How To Build A Creative Team, Develop Great Morale, And Improve Bottom-Line Performance"Today's world is aching for greater meaning and impact. But too many of us wait too long before we realize we don't have enough. In Breadcrumb Legacy, Jann Freed wisely advocates for the small steps we can each take every day to amass a significant impact on the world around us. If you want to ensure your indelible fingerprint is left on the world in ways you'd be proud to have others emulate, read this book slowly."Ron Carucci, Managing Partner at Navalent, author of To Be Honest and Rising to Power"We don’t achieve immortality by acquiring things for ourselves. Rather, we achieve immortality by using our time and talents to help others grow. Our legacy is found in the breadcrumbs. The little notes of love we put in our kid’s lunchbox. The hot coffee we give to a homeless man. Jann Freed’s superb book Breadcrumb Legacy is a gift to anyone who’s ready to craft a life worth remembering."John P. Weiss, author of An Artful Life: Inspirational Stories and Essays for the Artist in Everyone"Legacy, and writing legacy letters,had been the focus of my work for the last 25 years, when I took on the mission of giving women their voices in writing. Breadcrumb Legacy includes legacy letters and more. Jann sees life through a legacy perspective and you will find legacy values on every page of her inspirational and down to earth new book. Jann stands on the shoulders of those who renewed interest in legacy in the last century. Her focus on leadership and ‘breadcrumbs’ takes legacy literature to a new level. Jann’s book has both legacy concepts, the bread, and exercises and tips, breadcrumbs, to bring the concepts to daily life. I recommend her book to all adults, young people and elders."Rachael A. Freed, LICSW, LMFT, founder of Life-Legacies and author of Heartmates, A Guide for the Partner and Family of the Heart Patient; Women’s Lives, Women’s Legacies: Passing Your Beliefs and Blessings to Future Generations; The Legacy Workbook for the Busy Woman; and Your Legacy Matters"Jann is a powerful ally and leader in my quest to enable people to make the second half of life their best, their most meaningful and their most impactful. What Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering provides is the practical and aspirational methods and mindsets to embrace to leave a meaningful legacy, and to enjoy the most relevant and purposeful years of one’s life. This book should be required reading for all stages of life because each stage is a gift."Paul Long, Founder New Way Forward"It is easy to forget that everywhere we go others are experiencing us. It's only when we remember how we show up matters, that we can be more intentional about what we say, what we do, and how we act. Jann Freed’s concept of Breadcrumb Legacy reminds us that we are leaving “crumbs” every day that make an impression—good or bad. Breadcrumb Legacy is about showing up and being present so that you are living in the way you want to be remembered and doing this day after day which accumulates into a life well lived".Rob Salafia, Author, Leading From Your Best Self (McGraw-Hill)"Leaving a personal legacy has become top of mind for people of all ages, as we all have faced mortality over the last several years. Jann Freed has developed a bold new approach to your legacy that will serve as a compass as we seek our True North."Bill George, author of True North, Emerging Leader Edition, Executive Fellow, Harvard Business School and former CEO, Medtronic Table of ContentsAuthor BiographyForeword by Chip ConleyAcknowledgmentsChapter 1: What Breadcrumbs Are You Leaving Behind?Chapter 2: Why Get Up in the Morning?Chapter 3: Drop Your ToolsChapter 4: Become a NobodyChapter 5: Death through a Different LensChapter 6: Who’ll Help You Move the Couch?Chapter 7: Enjoy Every SandwichChapter 8: What Would Elmer Do?EpilogueBreadcrumb Legacy ManifestoList of IntervieweesBreadcrumbs for Further ThoughtIndex

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Book SynopsisIn recent years, branded content and entertainment have become standard practice for brands, advertising agencies, and production companies. This volume analyzes branded content through a theoretical and empirical study to examine the factors that have led to exponential growth and the adaptation of creative advertising processes in the creation of branded content. The book debates the suitability and acceptability of branded entertainment as an advertising practice, the different degrees of involvement of the brand in creating content, and the brands' mastery of entertainment. It explores the implications that may underpin the practice and discusses the necessary creative elements involved in their successful execution, as well as the effects it has on consumers and audiences. This insightful book will be a valuable guide for academics and upper-level students across marketing disciplines, including advertising, brand management and communications, as well as screenwriting.

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Book SynopsisThe monograph presents a comprehensive analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on European banking, both at a macro and a micro level. It analyses the impact of the pandemic on bank stability, performance and credit policies, as well as their strategic adjustments to the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The initial chapters analyze the various governmental responses to the pandemic. Topics of discussion include the scale and scope of the wide range of public policies undertaken to mitigate the consequences of the crisis, and their efficiency in limiting the negative impact of the pandemic on the economy. The results suggest that the extensive public interventions have been largely successful in averting the possible disastrous consequences for the financial sector on a macro level. On a micro level, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the restructuring and recovery of the banking industry started after the 2008 crisis which has had a significant impaTable of Contents1. Introduction by the Editors (Paul Wachtel and Ewa Miklaszewska) 2. Crisis interventions and sovereign risk ratings (Cuadros-Solas Pedro J., Salvador Carlos, Suárez Nuria) 3. The impact of Covid-19 pandemic on European bank regulation and supervision: lessons from the past crises (Chesini Giuseppina) 4. The countercyclicality of the macroprudential policy in the EU. The case of the COVID-19 pandemic (Czaplicki Marcin) 5. Business continuity planning and management: a lifejacket in the Covid-19 storm? (Bongini Paola, Iwanicz-Drozdowska Małgorzata, Liberati Caterina) 6. Does the provision of moratorium changed SMEs’ liquidity needs during the Covid-19 outbreak? (Brighi Paola, Severini Sabrina) 7. The influence of the COVID-19 pandemic on bank lending. Evidence from European countries (Karkowska Renata) 8. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on bank stability and performance in the CEE region (Kil Krzysztof, Miklaszewska Ewa) 9. Relationship between banks and FinTechs. Does the pandemic have an impact on it? (Pawłowska Małgorzata, Staniszewska Aleksandra) 10. Competition between banks and FinTechs in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic (Kasiewicz Stanisław, Kurkliński Lech, Woźniak Jacek)

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Book SynopsisNow in its third edition, Cost-Benefit Analysis has been updated, offering readers the perfect introduction to project, programme and policy appraisal using basic tools of financial and economic analysis.The key economic questions of any social cost-benefit analysis are: do the benefits of the project or policy exceed the costs, no matter how widely costs and benefits are spread, and irrespective of whether or not project impacts, such as environmental effects, are reflected in market prices? And which group or groups of individuals receive the benefits and which bear the costs? This book addresses these questions with an emphasis on putting the theory presented in the book into practice.This third edition has several attractive features: Readers are encouraged to develop their own skills by applying the tools and techniques of cost-benefit analysis to case studies and examples, including an analysis of a project which is developed throughout the bTable of ContentsList of figures xi List of tables xiv List of examples xvi List of Technical Notes xvii Preface xviii Acknowledgements xxii Notes to the instructor xxiv Chapter 1: Introduction to cost-benefit analysis 1 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 The Referent Group 6 1.3 The structure of the cost-benefit model 8 1.4 The use of spreadsheets in cost-benefit analysis 11 1.5 The rationale for public projects 14 1.6 The role of the analyst 16 1.7 Further reading 17 Exercises 17 Chapter 2: Project appraisal: principles 19 2.1 Introduction 19 2.2 Project appraisal from an individual viewpoint 19 2.3 Investment opportunities in the economy as a whole 22 2.4 The algebra of NPV and IRR calculations 23 2.5 Annuities and perpetuities 30 2.6 The Rule of 72 34 2.7 Economic depreciation and the annual cost of capital 35 2.8 Treatment of inflation in project appraisal 36 2.9 Incorporating a risk factor in the discount rate 38 2.10 Further reading 39 Exercises 39 Chapter 3: Project appraisal: decision-rules 40 3.1 Introduction 40 3.2 Discounted cash flow analysis in practice 40 3.3 Discounting and the time value of money 41 3.4 Using Annuity Tables 44 3.5 Using investment decision-making criteria 45 The Net Present Value (NPV) criterion 45 The Benefit-Cost Ratio decision-rule 47 The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) criterion 48 Problems with the IRR decision criterion 51 Problems with the NPV decision criterion 53 3.6 Using spreadsheets 59 3.7 Further reading 64 Exercises 64 Chapter 4: Private cost-benefit analysis: financial appraisal 68 4.1 Introduction 68 4.2 Benefits and costs measured as cash flows 69 Identifying project inputs and outputs 69 Valuing inputs and outputs at market prices 70 Characteristics of cash flows 70 4.3 Inflation and relative prices 72 4.4 Incremental or relative cash flows 74 4.5 Capital costs and the treatment of depreciation 76 4.6 Interest charges, financing flows and cash flow on equity 78 4.7 Taxation and after-tax net cash flows 83 4.8 The discount rate 84 4.9 Summary of the relationship between the Market Analysis and the Private Analysis 85 4.10 Derivation of project private cash flows using spreadsheets 85 4.11 Further reading 91 Appendix to Chapter 4: Case Study of International Cloth Products 91 Exercises 97 Chapter 5: Cost-benefit analysis and economic efficiency 99 5.1 Introduction 99 5.2 The competitive market 100 5.3 Shadow-pricing project inputs and outputs 103 5.4 Shadow-pricing marketed inputs 104 Materials 105 Labour 109 Capital 117 Land 118 Rules for shadow-pricing marketed inputs 118 5.5 Shadow-pricing marketed outputs 119 Rules for shadow-pricing marketed outputs 124 5.6 The efficiency pricing rules: summary 124 5.7 Corrective taxation: the modified efficiency pricing rules 125 5.8 How to determine which pricing rule to follow 126 5.9 Shadow-pricing public funds 128 5.10 Shadow-pricing foreign exchange 133 5.11 The discount rate 133 5.12 Worked examples 136 Efficiency analysis of the National Fruit Growers (NFG) Project 136 Cost-benefit analysis of the 55 mph speed limit 140 5.13 Further reading 141 Appendix to Chapter 5: Economic Efficiency Analysis of the ICP Case Study 142 Exercises 146 Chapter 6: The distribution of project net benefits 149 6.1 Introduction 149 6.2 How to identify Referent Group net benefits in practice 150 6.3 Some examples of the classification of net benefits 154 Shadow-prices on project inputs 154 Shadow-prices on project outputs 160 6.4 Corrective taxation 161 6.5 Further examples 166 6.6 Lessons from the examples 168 6.7 Worked example: Referent Group Analysis of National Fruit Growers’ (NFG) Project 168 6.8 Further reading 171 Appendix 1 to Chapter 6: Referent Group net benefits in the ICP Case Study 171 Appendix 2 to Chapter 6: Incorporating the public funds cost premium in the ICP Case Study 177 Exercises 180 Chapter 7: Consumer and producer surplus in cost-benefit analysis 182 7.1 Introduction 182 7.2 Real versus pecuniary effects 183 7.3 Consumer surplus 184 Aggregating consumer surplus measures 185 The significance of income distribution 186 7.4 Producer surplus 186 7.5 Accounting for output price changes 186 Benefits of urban transport projects 187 Benefits of worker training 193 Producer benefits from an irrigation project 196 7.6 Accounting for input price changes 201 7.7 Price changes in other markets 203 7.8 Classification of consumer and producer surplus changes 204 7.9 Further reading 205 Appendix 1 to Chapter 7: Allowing for an increase in the skilled wage in the ICP Case Study 206 Appendix 2 to Chapter 7: Compensating and equivalent variation 209 Exercises 215 Chapter 8: Non-market valuation 217 8.1 Introduction 217 8.2 Causes of market failure 217 8.3 Valuing environmental costs and benefits 219 8.4 Incorporating non-market values in cost-benefit analysis 223 8.5 Methods of non-market valuation 224 The production approach 225 The utility approach 230 8.6 Revealed and stated preference methods of applying the utility approach 233 Revealed preference methods 234 Stated preference methods 240 8.7 Benefit Transfer and Threshold Analysis 243 8.8 Alternative approaches to environmental valuation 244 8.9 Non-market valuation: the value of life 245 8.10 The Pandemic 8.11 Climate Change 8.12 Further reading Appendix to Chapter 8: The annual benefits of the Virginia Creeper Trail as measured by the Travel Cost Method 248 Exercises 251 Chapter 9: Uncertainty, information and risk 253 9.1 Introduction 253 9.2 The value of information 255 9.3 An abbreviated cost-benefit analysis 257 9.4 The option of delay 257 9.5 Calculating the value of information 260 9.6 The cost of risk 262 The theory of risk aversion 262 Dealing with project risk 265 9.7 Risk modelling 267 Use of discrete probability distributions 268 Joint probability distributions 269 Continuous probability distributions 270 9.8 Using risk analysis in decision-making 273 9.9 Modelling risk in spreadsheet applications using ExcelSim© 274 Modelling a "random walk" 279 9.10 Further reading Appendix 1 to Chapter 9: Incorporating risk analysis in the ICP Case Study 282 Appendix 2 to Chapter 9: Using the @Risk© (Palisade) Risk Modelling Program 285 Exercises 290 Chapter 10: Valuing traded and non-traded goods in cost-benefit analysis 292 10.1 Introduction 292 10.2 Traded and non-traded goods 292 10.3 Valuing traded and non-traded goods and services 293 10.4 Worked example: domestic and international price structures 294 Evaluation of an import-replacing project in real terms 294 Evaluation of an import-replacing project in money terms 295 10.5 Summary of the two approaches to valuation: border versus domestic prices 298 10.6 Equivalence of the two approaches 298 10.7 Determinants of the shadow exchange rate 302 10.8 Further reading 308 Appendix to Chapter 10: Shadow-pricing foreign exchange in the ICP case study 305 Exercises 308 Chapter 11: Appraisal of the distribution of project benefits and costs 310 11.1 Introduction 310 11.2 Measuring the degree of inequality 311 11.3 Alternative measures of income distribution 313 11.4 Policies to change the income distribution 314 11.5 The use of income distribution weights in project appraisal: some illustrative examples 314 11.6 The derivation of distribution weights 316 11.7 Distributional weighting in practice 322 11.8 Worked example: Incorporating income distribution effects in the NFG Project 326 11.9 Inter-temporal distribution considerations 327 11.10 Further reading 331 Exercises 331 Chapter 12: Economic impact analysis 334 12.1 Introduction 334 12.2 Multiplier analysis 334 The closed economy 334 The open economy 339 Crowding out 340 Cost-benefit analysis of fiscal stimulus 341 The employment multiplier 342 12.3 Inter-industry analysis 342 Inter-industry analysis and the national income multiplier 345 Inter-industry analysis and employment 346 12.4 General equilibrium analysis 348 12.5 Case study: The impact of the ICP Project on the economy 349 12.6 Further reading 352 Appendix to Chapter 12: The annual economic impact of the Virginia Creeper Trail 350 Exercises 352 Chapter 3: Writing the cost-benefit analysis report 354 13.1 Introduction 354 13.2 Contents of the report 355 The Executive Summary 355 The Introduction 355 The Methodology 355 The Analysis 356 The Conclusion 356 13.3 Other issues 357 Appendix to Chapter 13: Report on International Cloth Products Ltd.: Spinning Mill Proposal 357 Appendix 1: Case study assignments 371 A1.1 South Australian Olive Oil Project 372 A1.2 Walnuts Tasmania Project 376 A1.3 A tuna cannery in Papua New Guinea 380 A1.4 Urban water supply in South-East Queensland 383 A1.5 The Scottish Highlands and Islands remote dental care program 388 A1.6 The Defarian Early Childhood Intervention Program (DECIP) 392 A1.7 A pulp mill for Tasmania? 399 A1.8 Qingcheng Water Project 403 A1.9 Highway Project 2012 409 A1.10 International Mining Corporation (IMC) Copper Mining Project 416 A1.11 Comparative Levelized Cost of Electricity: Renewables vs Coal A1.12 Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Proposed Repeal of Water Saving Regulations A1.13 Cost-Benefit Analysis of the Proposed Extension to the Mount Beno Walking Trail A1.14 Cost-Benefit Analysis of a Proposed Drug Court Program in the State of Euphoria, Federal Republic of Oz Appendix 2 Discount and Annuity Factors 424 Glossary 427 Index

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Book SynopsisEcology is one of the most challenging of sciences, with unambiguous knowledge much harder to achieve than it might seem. But it is also one of the most important sciences for the future health of our planet. It is vital that our efforts are as effective as possible at achieving our desired outcomes. This book is intended to help individual ecologists to develop a better vision for their ecology and the way they can best contribute to science. The central premise is that to advance ecology effectively as a discipline, ecologists need to be able to establish conclusive answers to key questions rather than merely proposing plausible explanations for mundane observations. Ecologists need clear and honest understanding of how we have come to do things the way we do them now, the limitations of our approaches, our goals for the future and how we may need to change our approaches if we are to maintain or enhance our relevance and credibility. Readers are taken through examples to Table of Contents1. Why a hard science needs strong critique 2. The evolution of ecology 3. What sort of a science is ecology? 4. Rigorous ecology needs rigorous statistics 5. Ecological scale and context dependence 6. Assembling the ecological puzzle 7. Respecting the known unknowns 8. Theory, prediction and application 9. From pattern to process in the search for generality 10. Effective ecology

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Book SynopsisMost existing research methodologies texts take a more general approach or are edited books of previously published articles or chapters written by different authors. This book, written by a business management scholar, covers the fundamentals of business management research and its methodologies in a seamless, unified manner.The book offers up-date methodologies and accessible explanations of the research process. It starts with advances in business management research methodology and gives a thorough overview on the different levels of analysis in the field. It builds upon the knowledge by examining both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in the context of business management. It also goes over the use of machine learning and other technological advances like AI in research and data collection, as well as how the United Nations sustainable development goals are being considered by researchers.This book will help business management students and junioTrade Review‘This is a timely and comprehensive introduction to business management research methodologies which covers both qualitative and quantitative approaches to the subject. A highlight is the application of research methodologies to the United Nations Strategic Development Goals which broadens the scope of the book beyond a narrow managerial focus. There is also a useful examination of how machine learning and artificial intelligence is relevant to business management research. The author is commended for her innovative approach to this vital area of business education.’Russell Lansbury, Emeritus Professor and former Associate Dean of Research, University of Sydney Business School‘Catapulted by unprecedented levels of consumer engagement, digital transformation, and vast quantities of transactional, ‘big’ data, the research serving business management has never so desperately needed a new roadmap. Research Methodologies for Business Management provides a timely guide for students, academics, and practitioners to understand the transformation of business models and prosper in the new digital landscape. Its content offers a comprehensive yet accessible user-guide for every research need in the contemporary business environment. It’s easy to recommend this foundational text.’Aaron Smith, Professor, Sport Business & Innovation and Director, Institute for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Loughborough University, U.K.Table of Contents1. Advances in Business Management Research Methodology 2. Levels of Analysis in Business Management Research 3. Designing Effective Business Management Research Studies 4. Qualitative Business Management Research Methodologies 5. Conducting Interviews and Focus Groups 6. Qualitative Data Analysis 7. Quantitative Business Management Research Methodologies 8. Bibliometrics and Literature Reviews in Business Management 9. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and Research Engagement 10. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Book SynopsisThis book offers support and guidance to sexuality professionals who are looking at different strategies to progress their careers, accounting for all the diverse jobs they can take on or create.Bringing together contributions from the field of sexology, business, and marriage and family therapy, James C. Wadley combines elements of sexuality, business development, and entrepreneurship to help therapists consider their professional options. Chapters address topics such how to navigate consultative opportunities in sex education, clinical work, counseling, coaching, supervision, research, non-profit and for-profit entities, volunteer experiences, and in academic settings. Professional contributions offer practical advice as well as personal reflections, with insights ranging from obtaining consultative positions, to starting one's own business, and using social media effectively.Sexuality educators, counselors, therapists, healers, advocates, activists, researchers, polTrade Review ‘Professionals within the field of sexuality, whether they identify as sexologists, educators, academics, clinicians, etc., often realize early in their careers that there is space for contract work. Despite possessing the requisite education and theoretical background, many of these individuals lack the business acumen required for success in this arena. Even their colleagues, who may be facing similar challenges with their own businesses, cannot always provide guidance. As a result, these professionals are often left wondering how they can make a living as sole practitioners in the sexuality field. It can feel like they are working in isolation, with little support or understanding from those around them. This is where the book at hand comes in. By bringing together a diverse group of successful sexuality business owners, the author has created a space for struggling or questioning business owners to receive much-needed leadership and support. Through this collaboration, the book provides hope and strategies for success, while also lending credibility to the field of sexuality. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to build a successful career in this complex and challenging industry. Thank you, Dr. Wadley, for bringing these individuals together to support and advance the sexuality business.’ Monique Howard, EdD, MPH, Public/Sexual Health Consultant, Nonprofit Strategist‘Dr. Wadley and his colleagues create space for sexual and mental practitioners to discuss the business components of our profession. Undoubtedly, this is a wonderful contribution to field.’Kamilah Marie Woodson, PhD, Professor of Counseling Psychology and Department Chair, Human Development and Psychoeducational Studies, Howard University‘We finally started the conversation about the integration of sexuality and relational health studies and business. I am so proud of my colleagues for initiating a formal conversation for us to learn and grow from.’Carmelita Yvette Whitfield, Ph.D, Associate Director of Community Health, Penn State UniversityTable of ContentsForeword Introduction 1. Gig Work for the Sexuality Professional 2. Sexuality Education Consulting: The Things They Didn’t Teach in School 3. Developing and implementing an intentional framework for quality hires and sustainable growth in sexuality business 4. Navigating Touch: Ethics and Triadic Relationships 5. Allyship: From Passion to Influence 6. Threading the Needle: Ethical Practice with Kinky Clients 7. Survivor to CEO: Activation in Practice 8. So… it’s a sex podcast? 9. Developing Persona: Sex Therapist, Sex Professional, Sex Worker 10. REAL Professional Freedom: The Day I Decided to Leave a Group Practice to Start My Own 11. Finding Your Niche: The Importance of Specialization and Branding 12. The Business of Sex Coaching: 13 Steps to Career Success as a Sexological Entrepreneur 13. Beyond Therapy: Entrepreneurship in Sex Therapy Practice

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Book SynopsisBringing together the diverse perspectives of over 20 leading journalism scholars, this collection provides an original insight into the history of American journalism and issues that exist and have existed within the industry for decades. The culture of journalism is in constant flux, with both individual journalists and the news industry as a whole regularly finding themselves at the center of controversy. While heightened in recent years, such controversy is not new and could in fact be considered a hallmark of the profession. With this in mind, this book presents original perspectives into issues and debates regarding the role of journalism in America, journalistic objectivity and ethics, diversity and representation, war and conflict reporting, local news, fake news, and hostility towards journalists. Each of the seven sections begins with a topical overview and ends with a short essay written by a leader in the field.Issues in Contemporary American Journalism is Table of ContentsList of ContributorsPrefaceIntroductionHans C. SchmidtPart I: The Role of Journalism in America1. A Brief History of Journalism in the United StatesHans C. Schmidt2. The Free Press: A Confusing History and Uncertain FutureGina Baleria3. How Free and How Responsible? The 75th Anniversary of the Hutchins Commission ReportLois A. BoyntonEssay: The Importance of Journalism TodayDane S. ClaussenPart II: Rethinking Journalistic Objectivity and Ethics4. Journalism Ethics: Dilemmas and DecisionsMaggie Jones Patterson5. Journalistic Objectivity: A Gold Standard or Myth?E. S. McIntyre6. How Journalistic Objectivity Turns Matters of Science into Matters of Politics: A Closer Look at Climate Change and COVID-19 ReportingJason Turcotte and Nicolas Hernandez FlorezEssay: When Objectivity Isn’t Enough: A Case Study on Feminicidios, Violence Against Women, and Anti-Violence ActivismLeandra H. HernándezPart III: Diversity and Representation in Journalism7. African American Newspapers: The Voice of the CommunityMasudul Biswas8. It’s Everybody’s Problem: Why Journalism’s Macho Culture Persists and How to Help Make it EndMeg Heckman9. Heroes and Villains? How US News Organizations are Shifting Their Representations of Protesters and Authorities Jennifer Brannock CoxEssay: The Uneven History of Diversity in JournalismGwyneth MellingerPart IV: War and Conflict Reporting in a Multidimensional World10. The Complicated History of War and Conflict Reporting in the United States Hans C. Schmidt11. Media, War, and the Propaganda of PretextOliver Boyd-Barrett12. Challenges in Terrorism Coverage in the United StatesYiyi YangEssay: War Coverage: Perspectives from the Academy to the FieldSean AdayPart V: Challenges and Opportunities for Local News13. Local News in CrisisBill Reader14. Public Access Television: An Untapped Resource for Local NewsAntoine Haywood and Victor Pickard15. The Engaged Student Journalist: A Teaching Hospital Model for the 21st CenturyAllison M. Frisch and Gina Gayle Essay: Building Better Competitive News EnvironmentsJohn-Erik KosloskyPart VI: The Real Impact of Fake News16. Understanding Fake News TodayLarry J. King17. The Return of Fake NewsJ. D. Ponder18. The Evolution of Fake News on Facebook: Truth Disagreements and a Loss of Common Knowledge Danielle R. Mehlman-BrightwellEssay: Inoculation Theory and Fake News Josh ComptonPart VII: Journalistic Trust and Accuracy in an Era of Hostility and Partisanship19. Hostility Toward the Press: Background and Steps ForwardKelsey Mesmer and Kaitlin Miller20. Participatory Journalism: A New Approach for Increasing Public Trust and EngagementMirjana Pantic21. Of Sounder Mind: Considering the Well-Being of Professional JournalistsAvery E. Holton and Valérie Bélair-GagnonEssay: Predatory Publishing: What Every Science Journalist Needs to Know Amy KoerberIndex

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Book SynopsisPortfolio management is becoming the must have' for organizations to prosper and survive in this decade and beyond. No longer can the organizational focus be one of following best and repeatable practices as resource limitations mean only those programs, projects, and operational work that add business value can and should be pursued. Executives are focusing on strategic ability and managing complexity, which can only be done through a disciplined portfolio process in ensuring the best mix of programs, projects, and operational work is under way. In turn, the portfolio is constantly in flux as difficult decisions are made if a project, for example, is no longer contributing to business value and providing benefits and should be terminated to reallocate resources to one of higher priority. Commitment to this difficult approach is necessary at all levels, and communication is required so everyone knows how their work contributes to the organization's strategic goals and objectives.Table of ContentsPreface. Contributors. Chapter 1 The Development of the Project Portfolio Concept. Chapter 2 Corporate Strategy and Project Management for Developing a Portfolio of Products. Chapter 3 Developing a New Portfolio. Chapter 4 Establishing a Governance Model for Strategic Portfolio Management. Chapter 5 Portfolio Governance. Chapter 6 Marketing the Project Portfolio. Chapter 7 Portfolio Management Success. Chapter 8 Strategic Portfolio Management through Effective Communications. Chapter 9 Project Portfolio Management and Communication. Chapter 10 Delivering Organizational Value in the Zone of Uncertainty. Chapter 11 Strategic Alignment for Agile Portfolios. Chapter 12 Dynamic Capability through Project Portfolio Management. Index.

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Book SynopsisBecause digital and information technology (IT) has become a more significant part of strategic advantage and workplace operations, information systems personnel have become key to the success of corporate enterprises, particularly with the pursuit of becoming more digital. This book focuses on the vital role that technology must play in the course of organizational development and learning and on the growing need to integrate technology, particularly digital technology, fully into the culture of all organizations. Fundamentally this fourth edition takes an even stronger position than the previous editions that organizational learning is crucial to the success of what has been coined digital transformation. Companies are struggling to understand what it means to be digital. Their technology personnel go far beyond the traditional IT staff into areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and natural language processing (NL). These three functions now fall underTable of Contents1. The “Ravell” Corporation, 2. The IT dilemma, 3. Technology as a variable and responsive organizational dynamism, 4. Organizational learning theories and technology, 5. Managing organizational learning and technology, 6. Digital technology platforms and the future of work, 7. Virtual teams and outsourcing, 8. Organizational learning, IT, and technology disruptions, 9. Forming a cyber security culture, 10. Digital transformation and changes in consumer behavior, 11. Integrating multiple generations of employees to accelerate competitive advantage in the digital age, 12. Toward best practices, 13. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisThe UN Sustainable Development Goals, an increasing interest in Environmental, Social, and Governance factors, the climate crisis, stakeholder pressure, the lessons of corporate scandals, and the COVID-19 pandemic have triggered a massive change in how companies approach finance and accounting practices. From being a nice-to-have' to becoming a must-have', Responsible Finance and Accounting positions itself as a key pillar in tomorrow's better world for business, society, and planet. In this book, leading researchers and practitioners in the field of corporate social responsibility, from the schools and corporate partners of the Council on Business & Society, give you key insights into green finance and social and environmental reporting, national, international and corporate stakes in green taxonomy and carbon tax, and triple capital accounting. It also details how to model effective and low-cost social impact reporting, ethics in finance and accounting, and strategie

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Book SynopsisCurrently, the challenge for manufacturing organizations is how to achieve their expected profit by continuously improving productivity or reducing costs. Manufacturing organizations have been using different improvement approaches to achieving cost reduction and productivity improvement for years by eliminating various losses and waste structures, such as excess inventory, excessive workforce, excessive capacity, excessive utility consumption, and so on. But is the problem solved? Unfortunately, no! Often manufacturing companies focus on maximizing the flow and meeting customer needs but forget their real aim to make a profit for their stakeholders. Too many organizations meet customer expectations by seeking to continuously synchronize the flow to market demand but forget to check that they are doing it profitably enough to ensure business continuity and prosperity. When the financial results show that they are not so profitable, it is already too late. Moreover, the strategic diTrade ReviewInternationally economies have struggled to understand the productivity puzzle - why has the new technology provided in big data and the internet of things not resulted in higher GDP? At operational level businesses have asked a similar question? – why has the productivity gains being achieved using advances in technology in the business not been converted to the bottom line? The author has produced a detailed view of how a kaizen strategy should be organised and practically implemented to improve profit. The book provides practical guidance in a step-by-step process to how a new "strategic kaizen" system can be implemented. Specific chapters guide the reader through the "7 steps" process.The author’s detailed knowledge and innovative approach to losses and waste categorisation is a significant improvement of earlier treatments of this area. The early chapters outline why the readers with his basis for continuous measurement and gain an understanding of his approach to strategic productivity improvement. The second part of the book reviews in detail the three stages of his approach and seven processes in the strategic kaizen methodology.As a user of the existing Kaizen methodology, I believe the information in this book will provides significant opportunities for actual kaizen project leaders to improve their current project approach. This author has a practical insight into how existing manufacturing plant operate and where the gains may be found in identifying and optimising "synchronous profitable operations". Further the unique approach to "takt profit" for me is worthy of recognition as an advancement in the field of productivity as well as the book. The "KAIZENshiro budget" process depicted in figure 4.5 with an explanation of how the 4 phases of the budget process operates linking to the master budget and the cash flow statements gives real visibility to any strategic kaizen team of the profit impact of their selected strategic kaizen projects. I recommend this book to be placed in the many national productivity organisations, productivity centres and University libraries and departments covering manufacturing and production engineering. Further I hope the author can contribute a paper on the book to the productivity journal led by our World Academy of Productivity Science.-- Mike Dillon, Professor, Chairman World Confederation of Productivity ScienceFor many years, Kaizen has been used in the operations management field to offer solutions to companies to refine processes and operations. However, the Kaizen concept has largely focused on the operational level optimizations and performance improvement, so was mainly discussed in the operations management forums or modules. Indeed, process improvement is not (and should not be) isolated from strategic goals of any companies. Hence, there is a great potential for Kaizen to be reinterpreted in a hybrid way to inform not only operations level but also strategic level decisions. This book written by Dr. Posteucă offers a unique approach to bridge the application gaps of Kaizen at strategic and operational levels for target profitability. This book offers the novel concept of Synchronous Profitable Operations (intrinsically including the new concepts of Takt Profit, KAIZENshiro Budgets and Speed-Based Target Profit) which bring up the Kaizen thinking to a strategic level. Hence, profitability, strategic objectives, strategic productivity improvement and operational performance of manufacturing companies are aligned to achieve a continuous and complete transformation of operations. The book also offers a complete roadmap to implement this new approach by managers, supported by real Strategic Kaizen case studies of companies. Therefore, it will be beneficial to all readers who are interested in bringing their companies’ strategic and operational performance to a new level. -- Professor Qile He, PhD, MSc Res, MSc, BA, SFHEA, CMILT, Council Member, British Academy of Management; Professor of Strategy and Performance Management; Chair of College Research Committee; College of Business, Law and Social Sciences; University of Derby, United Kingdom This book is focused on the dynamic strategic growth of the effectiveness and efficiency of organizations according to their vision, by planning and implementing feasible strategic systematic changes without investment, in Strategic Kaizen projects, by influencing long-term behaviors to achieve the target profit through a leadership focused on the target value to improve or ”KAIZENshiro stratified budgets” to reach the successive targets of ”Takt Profit”. The book itself creates a flow through the methodology that creates momentum which makes the author's original Strategic Kaizen methodology easier to follow, to understand, and to replicate in organizations.This book is a must-read for those looking to improve their operations and achieve greater productivity and profitability. The author's innovative approach to losses and waste categorization is explained in detail, offering a detailed understanding of the process. One of the strengths of this book is its practical approach to implementation, including its emphasis on the role of culture and leadership in driving change and its focus on long-term profitability.I believe this book to be a valuable resource for managers, practitioners, and university professors, and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their operations. The insights and new way of thinking about productivity and profitability improvement offered in this book are truly actionable and a must-read for anyone in the productivity for target profitability field.-- Mukesh Kumar, Ph.D., Associate Professor in Operations Management, Head of Industrial Resilience Research Group, University of Cambridge, UKAs he does in all his books, Alin provides examples of organizations that are striving to follow his ideas, to place KAIZEN at the heart of their strategic planning, and to target, and achieve, increased profits.Those with experience with KAIZEN and similar productivity improvement approaches will recognize many of the issues raised, the tools and techniques referenced, and the overall guiding methodology but may be surprised by the sheer level of detail that Alin includes and the way that the various components of the approach are stitched together into a seamless whole that, as the book title suggests, goes beyond earlier approaches that attempted to make KAIZEN a feature of manufacturing strategy.This is not a book that promotes a simple panacea. Alin is not claiming he has found a 'silver bullet'. The approach takes hard work, detailed analysis, consistent and comprehensive application of a range of tools and techniques and deep immersion in the concepts and practices of KAIZEN. It is these factors that have enabled Alin to have constructed his unique approach. This approach also stresses the need to maintain the application of the methodology over the long term to achieve continuous and constant improvement. The inclusion of the example companies is very useful in helping understand the key messages of Strategic KAIZEN thinking for performing synchronous profitable operations.By reading and applying the Strategic KAIZEN thinking from this book, you have the opportunity to realize the rewards of the most comprehensive and complete approach to KAIZEN adoption yet seen-- John Heap, Managing Director of The Institute of Productivity (UK); Past-president of the World Confederation of Productivity Science; President of the European Association of National Productivity Centres; Member of the Advisory Board of the Institute for Consultancy and Productivity Research (India); Director of Juice e-Learning; Visiting professor at Srinivas Institute of Management Studies in Mangalore, India.Alin Posteucă, Ph.D., researched and studied to develop and implement his unique management technologies for various companies over time. He has studied unique methodologies of world renown in terms of productivity and profitability so far. One of his powerful methodologies is Strategic KAIZEN. In the book "Beyond Strategic Kaizen" he created a totally new way, both theoretical and practical, that is effective and supported to apply a real way of thinking about KAIZEN to simultaneously and consistently achieve the expected financial and operational results strategically. I recommend this book honestly in order to benefit from what is useful and effective in KAIZEN thinking as strategic practices.-- Shigeyasu Sakamoto, Ph.D, Fellow of the World Academy of Productivity Science (WAPS), CEO, Productivity Partner Inc, Japan The goal of every organization is to generate profit for all stakeholders. Achieving this, however, requires the continuous challenge of balancing the need to meet customer demand while maintaining productivity and profitability, juggling cost versus quality and delivery. Organizations need a strategic and systematic productivity improvement plan that guides them to create a new culture to achieve both financial and operational target results. The book Beyond Strategic Kaizen is an authoritative guide offering exactly that. This book is a must-read for all executives and managers who need a strategic system for creating profitable organizations while improving productivity and reducing costs. It is exceptionally well organized and well written, offering invaluable and detailed guidance to executives and managers at all levels. Unlike many books on the market, this book builds on a theoretical foundation to offer practical and specific recommendations on implementation that goes beyond Strategic Kaizen. These include detailing the process, and methodology, setting operational and financial targets, establishing timelines, and offering specific implementational details. Two excellent cases are then provided that demonstrate the practical application and reinforce lessons learned. As such, the book offers an eye-opening and practical guide to business leaders to move their organizations to the next level, as a new way of thinking and acting.-- Nada R. Sanders, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Supply Chain Management, D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern UniversityThis offers a new way of thinking and action for managers who aim to improve the productivity and profitability by applying the new Strategic KAIZEN principles presented in this book at length. In this book, Alin Posteucă continues his series of books that focus on his concept of Strategic KAIZEN and its application in the manufacturing sector and takes Strategic KAIZEN thinking to a new level. This time, the author presents to us the Strategic KAIZEN concept and methodology, highlighting the importance of synchronizing all aspects of an organization to achieve maximum profitability through continuous productivity growth guided by the need to successively reach TAKT PROFIT targets. The book provides concrete examples and case studies to demonstrate how these principles of Strategic KAIZEN can be applied in real-world scenarios, making it a valuable resource for managers, practitioners and professors in universities. One of the strengths of this book is its emphasis on the practical aspects of implementation. The author offers clear and actionable insights into how managers can create a supportive environment for strategic improvement, including the role of culture and leadership in driving change. The book is an essential new way of thinking for those who are looking to take their operations to the next level. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting out, this book offers practical, actionable insights that can help you achieve greater productivity and profitability. -- George Onofrei, Ph.D., Senior Lecturer in Supply Chain Management, Atlantic Technological University, Ireland; Executive Board Member of European Operations Management Association (EurOMA); Area Editor for Operations Management Research Journal; Board Member of the West/North West Lean NetworkAlin Posteucă continues to develop his concept of Strategic KAIZEN for the manufacturing sector from his previous books. This time, my first curiosity was the title. How can an organization be beyond Strategic KAIZEN? Then I understood that the seven processes of Strategic KAIZEN through the continuous application of the seven own principles to achieve the successive targets of TAKT PROFIT at all levels of an organization seek to ensure profitability by increasing productivity in the short term, but especially in the medium and long term in a scientific and consistent way. I found in Alin's new book the only practical material for Strategic Kaizen thinking for simultaneously obtaining the expected financial and operational results by increasing productivity, by reducing losses and waste, based on leadership with a focus on long periods of time and on the basis of a more scientific, data-rich approach. I found a new way to measure and strategically and systematically improve the efficiency and effectiveness of people and processes throughout the organization without involving large amount of money.The book kept me motivated and curious to pursue the understanding of Strategic KAIZEN methodology by making it easy to understand the sequence of steps and understanding how to replicate Strategic KAIZEN methodology to achieve annual and multi-annual target profit for stakeholders and also to meet customer needs.-- Monica Vușcan, Technical-Production Director at Farmec (Gerovital), RomâniaAlin Posteucă, Ph.D., did a great job taking us from the Kaizen culture to the profit dimension by improving productivity. In as much as he did not condemn Kaizen, he only did a deep analysis of the concept of Kaizen and how profit-making is a good way to measure performance for many organizations. Yes, the company is reducing waste, and increasing efficiency but can we see the result on our balance sheet? You need to read the book to find out how he provides answers to the profit-measurement dynamics and achieving target profit regardless of the sales trend (increasing or decreasing).I recommend the book for top leaders, managers, supervisors, HODs, team leads, and productivity practitioners to help them find a new and effective, and economical way to evaluate and increase productivity beyond the data but also in considerable and measurable profit margin for the organization. This book will revolutionize the productivity industry from the core angle of profit measurement and growth, beyond just the efficiency or effectiveness of people, processes, and products.-- Remi Dairo, President, Institute of Productivity and Business Innovation Management (IPBIM)Any manufacturing organization, no matter how big or small, is constantly looking for optimization, looking to increase productivity and reduce costs. After the last two years of pandemic where industries have been taken dramatic decisions to reduce costs by furlough or redundancy, now is more necessary than ever to look for profitability by productivity and stakeholders profit increase. Alin continues the presentation of his concept of Strategic Kaizen from his previous books. This time, his book Beyond Strategic Kaizen comes to the market at a perfect time, introducing revolutionary concepts and courses of action such as Takt Profit, stratified KAIZENshiro, KAIZENshiro budgets, mapping manufacturing organizations so that operational and financial targets and results are perfectly aligned, strategic productivity improvement, etc.As I am starting soon my work towards professional goal of mine in becoming Black Belt and subsequently a Master Black Belt practician, I see a huge opportunity in using Alin’s Strategic Kaizen approach in making sound improvements in within organisation I am working for.-- Adriana Smoleanu, Quality Manger at Rolls-Royce Bristol Turbines Facility, UKTable of ContentsPreface. Introduction. About the Author. List of Abbreviations. PART I Strategic Improvement for Profitability and Productivity. Chapter 1 Changing the Strategic Approach of Systematic Improvements. Chapter 2 Current Condition, Basic Policy, and Strategy. PART II Strategic Kaizen Methodology. Chapter 3 Continuous Measurement and Interpretation. Chapter 4 Annual Development of Strategic Kaizen. Chapter 5 Implementation and Management of Strategic Kaizen. PART III Strategic Kaizen Sustain and Case Studies. Chapter 6 Strategic Kaizen Sustain. Chapter 7 Case Studies on Strategic Kaizen for Performing Synchronous Profitable Operations. Bibliography. Index.

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Book SynopsisSupport, celebrate, and grow your best teachers so that they stay in your school and continue to have maximum impact. Burnout and teacher turnover are on the rise, yet we often spend more of our energy on the underperformers. In this powerful book from bestselling authors Todd Whitaker, Connie Hamilton, Joseph Jones, and T.J. Vari, you''ll learn why it's crucial to recognize your best teachers, going beyond superficial gestures of appreciation and investing in them in deeper ways.The authors show school leaders how to identify their best teachers and then reveal strategies for supporting them, including recognizing the value-cost of teachers' time; prioritizing appreciation; controlling the narrative; tailoring professional learning; helping teachers grow through peer observations as well as beyond the school; applying data informed feedback; and nurturing self- and collective-efficacy. Each chapter begins with a powerful story, an overview of our blind spots, strategies on wTable of ContentsMeet the Authors Introduction: The Best Teachers 1. Making a Blue Ocean Shift 2. Prioritizing Appreciation 3. Going Beyond Business Cards 4. Tailoring Professional Learning 5. Looking Outside School Walls 6. Learning and Growing Through Peer Observations 7. Applying Data Informed Feedback 8. Searching For Yoda 9. Nurturing Self- and Collective-Efficacy

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Book SynopsisIn the era of modern industrial regimes, the role of technology in tackling climate change is pivotal. International goals of climate change mitigation and sustainable development cannot be achieved without the contribution of new technologies. At the same time, the importance of patent protection and an efficient patent system that facilitates technology transfer among international frontiers cannot be overlooked. Many patented technologies are either not accessible for further dissemination or do not hold much technical value. Therefore, advanced systems of collaborative innovation have been developed, especially in the sector of green technology and green innovation.The environmental concerns of the global community cannot be tackled by a single company, person, sector or country. Innovation partnerships and collaborative research will play a vital role in combating global climate concerns and in determining the diffusion of green technologies for maximum impact. This book

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Book SynopsisHow can responsible business work in the highly competitive areas of innovation? Focusing on business opportunities and illustrating how Responsible Innovation can be successfully implemented in practice, this book captures experiences and insights from key decisionâmakers in business, politics, and academia, to answer this question. In addition to interviews with leading thinkers in the field, Strategies for Responsible Innovation describes the experiences of eight EU projects and provides tools for Responsible Innovation in the business sector.The examples in this book illustrate how to move from a vague societal aspiration to a business case for Responsible Innovation, and provide a compelling argument for collaboration at the important intersection between government, business, and academia. In this way, Responsible Innovation transcends a singular market-based approach to deliver value at many levels, co-creating in a truly inclusive manner. The book sheds light on the strategic benefits of applying the concept of Responsible Innovation in practice and offers concrete tools for its implementation.Aimed primarily at managers of innovation processes in organizations, and consultants and facilitators working on Responsible Innovation and sustainability management, the book also provides insight into the logic and principles of Responsible Innovation management for academics, policy-makers, and civil society organizations, helping them better communicate their requirements to business.

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Book SynopsisChallenging traditional ways of thinking, leading, and managing based on cutting-edge research and real-world examples, this book provides an insightful and accessible perspective for leaders and managers in the 21st century who seek to become more effective in an increasingly uncertain and complex world which limits their ability to get results.Just how significant this is has become all too evident in the Covid-19 pandemic. Many books have been written to address these leadership and management challenges, but they are based on the premise that there are ways to simplify, organise, and control what is going on in the workplace. In our complex world this is not possible, and there are no magic tools and techniques that will ensure success. This book explains why and offers an alternative approach, incorporating social theory and the sciences of uncertainty, written in plain English by a leader with over 40 years of experience in the private, not-for-profit, and feTrade Review"I wish this book had been available when I was new to management. It is a must-read guide to ideas and concepts for leaders, with practical tips for deploying them."Michael Wernick, Jarislowsky Chair in Public Sector Management, University of Ottawa; 23rd Clerk of the Privy Council"This book is timely. Business, policy makers, and civil society must adopt management practices that address today’s complex issues inclusively, holistically, and sustainably, as indigenous peoples are trying to teach us. Sara presents a new perspective on how we can move our country forward."Annette Verschuren, O.C., Chair and CEO, NRStor Inc."Today’s leaders face highly complex and fast paced decision-making environments. Sara’s readable and informative review of leading-edge research from the University of Hertfordshire can help them to respond more effectively to the challenge of uncertain times."Hon. Scott Brison, Vice-Chair Investment and Corporate Banking, BMO Capital Markets"This is the kind of book I want to keep on my desk. Each chapter includes terrific questions to help the reader improve their management practice in a complex world."Kim Brooks, President, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia, CanadaTable of ContentsIntroduction. Part 1 – Managing in a Complex World. Chapter 1 – Why is Our World So F&*$#@%! Difficult? Chapter 2 – Taking a Social Perspective on Management. Part 2: Key Implications of Complexity Management. Chapter 3 – We Need To Be Both Emotionally Involved and Detached. Chapter 4 – Interdependence Changes Everything. Chapter 5 – Trust and Consequences. Chapter 6 – Habitus: The Way We Do Things Around Here. Part 3: Into the Weeds With Metrics and Meetings. Chapter 7 – Why Metrics Are Not Always Your Friend. Chapter 8 – Meetings, Meetings, Bloody Meetings. Part 4: Reflections and a Challenge. Chapter 9 – So, What Now? Bibliography.

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Book SynopsisAs cyberattacks continue to grow in complexity and number, computational intelligence is helping under-resourced security analysts stay one step ahead of threats. Drawing on threat intelligence from millions of studies, blogs, and news articles, computational intelligence techniques such as machine learning and automatic natural language processing quickly provide the means to identify real threats and dramatically reduce response times. The book collects and reports on recent high-quality research addressing different cybersecurity challenges. It: explores the newest developments in the use of computational intelligence and AI for cybersecurity applications provides several case studies related to computational intelligence techniques for cybersecurity in a wide range of applications (smart health care, blockchain, cyber-physical system, etc.) integrates theoretical and practical aspects of computational intelligence for cybTable of ContentsSection 1 Big Data and Computational Intelligence for Cybersecurity Management and Applications Chapter 1 Applications of Big Data and Blockchain for Cybersecurity Management Challenges and Solutions - Swathi Lakkineni, Lo’ai Tawalbeh, and Izzat Alsmadi Chapter 2 Deep Learning Techniques for Cybersecurity Applications - Balakrishnan S, Aswin G, Mohan Babu Chowdary, V. Arulkumar Chapter 3 Deep Learning Techniques for Malware Classification - Mustapha Belaissaoui, Yassine Maleh, Soufyane Mounir Section 2 Computational Intelligence for Cybersecurity Applications Chapter 4 Machine Learning and Blockchain for Security Management in Banking System - Oshin Sharma, Nidhi Pandey Chapter 5 Machine Learning Techniques for Fault Tolerance Management - Harinahalli Lokesh Gururaj, Francesco Flammini, Beekanahalli Harish Swathi, Nandini Nagaraj, and Sunil Kumar Byalaru Ramesh Chapter 6 An efficient approach of Image Detection and Recognition using Artificial Intelligence in Cyber-Physical System - Musarrat Saberin Nipun, Rejwan Bin Sulaiman and Amer Kareem Section 3 Blockchain and Computational Intelligence for Cybersecurity Applications Chapter 7 Artificial Intelligence Incorporated in Business Analytics and Blockchain to Enhance Security - Mamata Rath, Subhranshu Sekhar Tripathy,Niva Tripathy, Chhabi Rani Panigrahi, Bibudhendu Pati Chapter 8 Blockchain solutions for Security and Privacy issues in Smart Healthcare - Pinky Bai, Sushil Kumar, Upasana Dohare Chapter 9 Algorithm for Trust in Ewom for Digital Systems - B.H. Khoi, B.V.Quang, N.V.T.Truong Chapter 10 Study of IoT Security for blockchain management: An application to data backup - Cédric Tala Kuate, Franklin Tchakounte, Jean Claude Kamgang Chapter 11 Blockchain Application for Cybersecurity in Cyber-physical Systems - Soufyane Mounir and Yassine Maleh Compilation of References About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisSmall- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly viewed as valuable contributors to the global economy, which translates into their importance in business literature and academic research. Recent studies suggest that there exists a substantial variety of international activities pursued by SMEs expanding abroad, with a prominent presence of early internationalised enterprises, including born global. Despite the acknowledgement of the importance of human capital for SME internationalisation, there is a persistent knowledge gap concerning HR practices in this context. Until now, researchers investigating the accelerated internationalisation of SMEs have focused either on the human capital of decision-makers or selected attributes of employees, although these have only been at the pre-entry or entry stages. Thus, activities performed after entering foreign markets remain. This book attempts to reduce this gap and contribute to the body of knowledge concerning HR practices in

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Book SynopsisThis new fourth edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect the latest practices in internal communication. Enriched with models, tips and case studies, this book is an indispensable tool for both students and practitioners alike. Table of ContentsList of figures, List of tables, Notes on contributors, Preface by Kevin Ruck, PART I INTERNAL COMMUNICATION LEADERSHIP, 1. Internal communication and the associations with organisational purpose, culture and strategy, Kevin Ruck, Introduction, Responsible communication leadership, Organisational purpose and values, Internal communication and organisational culture, Internal communication and corporate strategy, Summary, 2. Theoretical and practical positioning of internal communication, Kevin Ruck, Introduction, Defining internal communication, Internal communication and the excellence theory of public relations, Internal communication and a rhetorical approach to public relations, Internal communication and a critical theory approach to public relations, Critical theory and power, Internal communication and relationship theory, Internal communication and employee voice, Internal communication and employee involvement and participation, Internal communication and distortion, democracy and cooperation, Summary of the academic literature, Practical positioning of internal communication, Summary, PART II GOOD PRACTICE, 3. The evolution of practice and the changing role of the practitioner, Heather Yaxley, Kevin Ruck and Ann Pilkington, The roots of modern-day internal communication – the employee publication, Propaganda or freedom: The editorial dilemma, New technologies and new thinking challenge the dominance of the house organ, Emergence of internal social media and employee engagement, Reflections on the evolution of practice, Contemporary internal communication practice, The internal communication function, Internal communication as a profession, Professional development of the internal communication practitioner, Effective business partnering, Summary, 4. Dimensions of internal communication and implications for employee engagement, Mary Welch, Introduction, Definitions, Evolution of employee engagement, Components of engagement, Further research, 5. Keeping employees informed and employee voice: Adopting an employee centric perspective Kevin Ruck, Introduction, Keeping employees informed: Topics of interest, Keeping employees informed: Quality of information, Defining employee voice, Receptiveness to employee voice, Employee voice mechanisms, Keeping employees informed and organisational engagement, Employee voice and organisational engagement, Summary, 6. The AVID framework for good and ethical practice, Kevin Ruck, Introduction, The research that informs the AVID framework, Information interests, Senior manager communication, Line manager communication, Employee voice, Dialogue, The AVID framework for good practice, Ethical practice, Summary, PART III STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESSES, 7. The RADAR planning model, Kevin Ruck, Introduction, Importance of planning, The RADAR model for planning, Creative problem solving, Problem exploration - why technique, Problem exploration - other people’s definitions, Scenario planning, Setting objectives and targeting employee groups, Targeting employee groups, Strategic thinking, Tactics, Timescales and resources, Summary, 8. Project management, Ann Pilkington, Introducing projects, Defining scope and quality, The business case, Project roles: The project sponsor, Project roles: The project manager, Project roles: The project management office (PMO), Getting the requirements right, What does success look like? Estimating, Planning a project and the critical path, Change control, Risks and issues, How to understand a project, Reporting, Project methodologies, Summary, 9. Change communication, Paul Harrison, Why does change communication matter? What is this thing called change? Where can change communication go wrong? What can change management theory tell us? What makes behavioural change happen? What causes resistance to change and how should it be addressed? What content do staff want in change communication? How can managers lead the organisation through change? Getting change communication right, Summary, 10. Measurement, analysis and evaluation: The ICQ10, Kevin Ruck, Introduction, The continuous measurement cycle, Why is measurement important? A short history of approaches to measurement, The AMEC Integrated Evaluation Framework, The CIPR Inside Measurement Matrix, Using questionnaires, The ICQ10, Data analysis, Qualitative research, Interviews, Focus groups, Analysing interviews and focus groups, Summary, PART IV CONTENT AND CHANNEL MANAGEMENT, 11. Medium theory: Channels and content, Kevin Ruck, Introduction, Medium theory, Information richness, Channel preferences, Channel attributes, Channel usage and perceived effectiveness, Mapping content to channels, Champions for Health campaign: Correlating channels to outcomes, Summary, 12. Applying models from communication theory and psychology to practice, Kevin Ruck, Introduction, The ‘communication’ in internal communication, Attitudes and behaviour, Interpersonal communication, Framing and nudge theory, Summary, 13. Storytelling is serious business, Laoise O’Murchu, Introduction, Why should internal communication practitioners and senior managers pay attention to storytelling? Why doesn’t the facts and figures approach to communication work? Why don’t we use stories? How to tell stories, Can stories be used in business? Why does hearing a story make us less critical and less judgemental? Summary, 14. Getting the language and tone right, Ellen Hake, Introduction, Why language and tone matter, The six keys to effective communication, PART V THE DIGITAL WORKPLACE, 15. Communication on internal digital platforms, Peter Cardon, The evolution of internal digital platforms, The ideal culture on internal digital platforms, Ideal communications of managers on internal digital platforms, The ideals of two-way communication, transparency, and employee voice on internal digital platforms, Communicators as gatekeepers on internal digital platforms, Facilitating employee voice on internal digital platforms, Summary, 16. From message gatekeeper to true business enabler: Internal communication and a social way of working, Rita Zonius, Internal communication is being disrupted, just as the businesses we work for are too, Reinventing the role of internal communication for a social world, The big opportunity for social technology – enabling business progress in a knowledge economy, The typical business need for enterprise social technology, Democratising organisations and the flow of information, Introducing enterprise social? First focus on people and purpose, Preparing your people leads to better business outcomes, Watch for bumps in the road - identify and mitigate risks, Activating a social way of working – ideas to get you started, Leaders need to be social too, Advice for your leaders, A social way of working – use cases for communicators and the business, Meet the community manager – the ultimate enterprise social networker, Step up and encourage value exchange in enterprise social networks, 17. Automation and Artificial Intelligence: The reinvention of practice, Rachel Royall and Kevin Ruck, Preamble, Definitions, The potential impact of automation and AI on the future of work, How automation and AI might impact public relations and internal communication practice, The impact of automation and AI on internal communication competencies, New applications, new transdisciplinary role? Trust and ethics, Summary, Index

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Book SynopsisOvertourism explores a growing phenomenon in tourism that is currently creating tensions in both urban and rural tourist destinations worldwide. This volume proposes a framework for a series of possible solutions and management strategies for dealing with overtourism and the various negative impacts that large quantities of tourists can impose.Questioning the causes of this phenomenon such as increased prosperity and mobility, technological development, issues of security and stigma for certain parts of the world, and so on this book supposes that better visitor management strategies and distribution of tourists can offset the negative impacts of overtourism. Individual chapters focus on a range of destinations including Venice, Barcelona and Dubrovnik, as well as UNESCO cultural and natural heritage sites, where local political actors and public authorities are not always able to deal with the situation effectively.Integrating research and practice, this boTable of ContentsPart 1: Overtourism – Introduction to the topic. 1. Overtourism: the challenge of managing the limits 2. Overtourism and resistance: Today's anit-tourist movement in context 3. Strategy is the art of combining short- and long-term measures - empirical evidence on "overtourism" from European cities and regions. 4. Problem and solution awareness in overtourism: A delphi study. 5. UNESCO, cultural heritage sites and tourism: a paradoxical relationship. Part 2: Management Concepts and Possible Solutions 6. Development of core indicators for the assessment and analysis of sustainable city tourism. 7. Constantly adapting – approaches for effective visitor monitoring and adaptive visitor guiding in the Black Forest National Park. 8. Visitor management in highly-visited attractions: Lessons that practitioners can learn from the U.S. Theme Park Industry and the National Parks. 9. Key themes for tourism development management. Lessons from Venice. 10. Between seasonability and overtourism in seaside destinations. A multi-stakeholders’ perception of hosting music events during summer season. Part 3: Governance, monitoring and Outlook. 12. Overcrowding of tourism destinations: some suggestions for a solution. 13. How to manage the threatening phenomenon of ‘overtourism’? Early detection measures in Vienna. 14. Visitor management in world heritage sites: Does overtourism-driven traffic management affect tourist targets, behavior and satisfaction? The case of the Dolomites UNESCO WHS (Italy). 15. The end of tourism through localhood and overtourism? An exploration of current destination governance challenges

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Book SynopsisThis handbook provides a comprehensive overview and holistic analysis of the intersection between tourism and popular culture. It examines current debates, questions and controversies of tourism in the wake of popular culture phenomena and explores the relationships between popular culture, globalization, tourism and mobility. In addition, it offers a cross-disciplinary, cutting edge review of the character of popular cultural production and consumption trends, analyzing their consequences for tourism, spatial strategies and destination competitiveness. The scope of the volume encompasses various expressions of popular culture such as cinema, TV shows, music, literature, sports and heritage. Featuring a mix of theoretical and empirical chapters, the handbook problematizes and conceptualizes the ties and clusters of popular cultural actors, thereby positioning tourism within the wider context of creative economies, cultural planning and multimodal technologies. Written Trade Review‘The Routledge Handbook of Popular Culture and Tourism takes an interdisciplinary and global view of the growing phenomenon of fan tourism, alternating and integrating lenses ranging from economics to politics, geography to identity, media studies to leisure studies. Each essay takes the reader along on a journey to many corners of the world, to discover the various expressions of popular culture that inspire our fascination and our passions.’ Lynn Zubernis, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, USA‘Paying particular attention to media/sports/music fandom, along with varied definitions of popular culture, Christine Lundberg and Vassilios Ziakas have collected together a host of important, innovative studies. Whether defining videogame tourism, analysing the fan-as-flâneur, or developing work on royal tourism, this Handbook offers a timely, authoritative, and international guide to the (academic) journeys and (synontological) destinations that are generated across contemporary pop culture.’ Matt Hills, University of Huddersfield, UKTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1 Setting the Stage: Foundations of Popular Culture Tourism 1. What is Popular Culture? 2. Tourism and Popular Culture: Socio-cultural Considerations. 3. Synontological Spaces. 4. Apocalypto and the End of Days: Basking in the Maya’s Shadow. 5. The Commodification of Narco-violence through Popular Culture and Tourism in Medellin, Colombia. Part 2 Broadening the Scope: Popular Culture Tourism Expressions 6. Popular Culture Tourism: Films and Tourist Demand. 7. Film Tourism in the Golden Age of Television. 8. Imagining the Medieval in the Modern World: Film, Fantasy and Heritage. 9. Tuning in – Setting the Scene for Music Tourism. 10. Fado as a Popular Culture Expression in the Context of a Tourist City. 11. Transactional Bodies: Dance, Tourism, and Idea(l)s of Cubanness. 12. The Voyeur at Leisure: Flânerie in a Miniature city – The Urban Phenomena of Madurodam. 13. Technology Adoption and Popular Culture Sport Tourism. 14. Hunters, Climbers, Flâneurs: How Video Games Create and Design Tourism. 15. The Peculiar Attraction of Royalty for Tourism and the Popular Culture Construction of ‘Royal Tourism’. 16. Sun, Surf, Sex, and the Everyday: Subverting the Tourist Gaze with Gold Coast Narrative Fiction. 17. Fandom and its Afterlife: Celebrity Cemetery Tourism. Part 3 Performing Fan Cultures: Popular Culture Tourism Fandoms 18. Passing Through: Popular Media Tourism, Pilgrimage, and Narratives of Being a Fan. 19. A Thai Star’s Appeal to Chinese Fans and its Impact on Thailand Popular Culture Tourism. 20. On the Road —Again: Revisiting Pop Music Concert Tourism. 21. Music Fans as Tourists: The Mysterious Ways of Individual and Social Dimensions. 22. "There Were Only Friendly People and Love in the Air": Fans, Tourism and the Eurovision Song Contest. 23.The (Promotional) Value of Public-Spiritedness: Irish Football Fans at Euro 2016. Part 4 Getting on the Map: Popular Culture Tourism and Place-making 24. #LiteraryMe: The Legacy of the Bloomsbury Group on London’s Literary Village. 25. "I Went to India to Find Myself": Tracing World Cinema’s Neoliberal Orientalisms. 26. The Force Meets the Kittiwake: Shooting Star Wars on Skellig Michael. 27. The Narrative Capital of the Place: How the Millennium Narratives Generate Place-related Values and Attract Tourists to Sweden. 28. A ‘Touristed Landscape’: Speculations about ‘Consuming History’, Using a Case Study of an Australian Folk Hero. 29. Spain as the Scenery of Mass Tourism Phenomena – Between Elite Tourism and Popular Culture Tourism: The Image of the Country through Cinema and Photography. 30. Playing at Home: Popular Culture Tourism and Place-making in Japan. 31. Travelling to Icons or Icons on Travel: Displacement and Representation of Places in Movies. 32. The Indianization of Switzerland: Destination Transformations in the Wake of Bollywood Films. Part 5 Establishing a Common Ground: Popular Culture Tourism and Destination Management 33. Film Tourism Stakeholders and Impacts. 34. Film Tourism Collaborations: A critical Analysis of INTERREG Destination Development Projects. 35. Growing Competition for Screen Tourists Activates New Destination Marketing Tactics. 36. (G)A(i)ming at the Throne: Social Media and the Use of Visitor-Generated Content in Destination Marketing. 37. The Influence of Culinary Movies as a Popular Culture Tourism Phenomenon in Shoot Destinations. 38. Visitor Experiences of Popular Culture Museums in Islands: A Management and Policy Approach. 39. Lifestyle Tourism: Combining Place Attachment and Involvement in a Destination Management Approach. 40. Destination Development in the Wake of Popular Culture Tourism: Proposing a Comprehensive Analytic Framework. Conclusion: Building a Research Agenda for Popular Culture Tourism

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Book SynopsisThe subject of this textbook is to act as an introduction to data science / data analysis applied to finance, using R and its most recent and freely available extension libraries. The targeted academic level is undergrad students with a major in data science and/or finance and graduate students, and of course practitioners or professionals who need a desk reference. Assumes no prior knowledge of R The content has been tested in actual university classes Makes the reader proficient in advanced methods such as machine learning, time series analysis, principal component analysis and more Gives comprehensive and detailed explanations on how to use the most recent and free resources, such as financial and statistics libraries or open database on the internet Table of Contents1. Your Working Environment 2. Reading Data in R 3. Financial Data 4. Introduction to R 5. Functions 6. Data Transformation 7. Merging Data Sets 8. Graphing Using Ggplot 9. Returns and Returns-based Statistics 10. Portfolios 11. Modeling Returns and Simulations 12. Linear and Polynomial Regression 13. Fixed Income 14. Principal Component Analysis 15. Options 16. Value at Risk 17. Time Series Analysis 18. Machine Learning 19. Presenting the Results of Your Analyses 20. Appendix: Main Packages Seen in this Book

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In a rapidly changing world, with increasing competition in all sectors of transportation, railways are currently restructuring their planning, management, and technology. As commercial and pricing policies change and new methods of organization are introduced, a more entrepreneurial spirit is required. At the same time, new high-speed tracks are being constructed and old tracks are being renewed, magnetic levitation trains are in operation, hyperloop systems are being planned, high-comfort rolling stock vehicles are being introduced, logistics and combined transport are being developed. Awareness of environmental issues and the search for greater safety attribute a new role to the railways within the transportation system. Meanwhile, methods of analysis have evolved significantly, principally due to computer applications, the internet revolution, satellite technologies, and artificial intelligence, all of which offer new ways of thinking about and addressing old problems.

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Book SynopsisAddressing 21st-century issues, threats, and opportunities with time-tested principles, this book empowers corporate communications professionals to protect, inspire, and energize organizations in the face of a crisis. Whether due to an external incident or an internal misstep, every major company or institution will find itself scrutinized, its normal operations disrupted, and its reputation and business continuity threatened at some pointâand how it prepares for, and reacts to, a crisis can make a critical difference in the ultimate outcome of events. This book focuses on strategic crisis communication as a function of three elements: 1. crisis preparationâestablishing a robust and nimble infrastructure and plans, in advance of any crisis 2. crisis managementârapidly gathering information, activating and adjusting plans, making decisions, and relentlessly monitoring outcomes 3. crisis communicationâreaching multiple audiences, on multiple platforms, with clear, consistent, and purposeful messages that tell the truth and defend the organization. Bringing together best practices gleaned from hundreds of recent case studies, this book is an unmatched resource enabling corporate communications and PR professionals, and the organizations that employ them, to understand how to weather any reputational storm that may threaten their enterprise.Table of Contents1 A Few Important Distinctions. 2 Be Strategic in Your Planning. 3 Set Up a Rapid Response Team. 4 Get the Facts . . . Fast. 5 Determine the Real Problem. 6 Put Someone in Charge. 7 Activate the Crisis Communication Team. 8 Develop a Strategy. 9 Establish Goals. 10 Centralize Communication. 11 Consider All Stakeholders, All Markets You Serve. 12 Expect the Best, Plan for the Worst. 13 Communication Is Your Primary Tool in a Crisis. 14 The Importance of Being Earnest. 15 Put Your Employees First. 16 Engaging with Legacy Media. 17 Responding to News Media Inaccuracy. 18 Deploy Your Websites. 19 Social Media Has Changed the Crisis Communication Landscape. 20 Ten Best Practices in Crisis Communication

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Book SynopsisThis is a book about the future of sustainability. Regenerative Business Voices: Values-based Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Enterprises tells the stories of four regenerative organizations and the people who have founded them and guided them towards sustaining futures.Regenerative sustainability recognizes the urgency of transforming organizations to reverse the unsustainable pathways we are currently on. Regenerative businesses do not simply do less harm, or produce zero emissions, or optimize the efficient use of natural resources; they also restore and enhance well-being in social and ecological systems. The stories presented here are analyzed using the business ethics approach called Giving Voice to Values (GVV). Through the application of GVV principles, we uncover the processes involved in how regenerative businesses develop and function, and gain insights into how business leaders voice their deep convictions, overcome silencing rationalizations, normalize th

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