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Industrial Press Inc.,U.S. Successfully Managing Change in Organizations
Now in paperback, this book was written for all managers who have been given the difficult task of bringing change to their organizations. It addresses organizational change at the working level. It is a “user's guide” in change management, written by a user, for users. This is an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to know, step by step, how to implement change successfully. Draws on the author's wealth of practical experience and emphasizes that the elements of change are interrelated, that they constitute a “Web of Change”: change one element and you must see what the impact will be on the others. Identifies and explains eight key elements of change. A way to measure change in each element and its affect on the others is presented on paper and through a computer program on an enclosed disk. Part One: Getting StartedIntroduction to the Process of Change Laying the Foundation Change: Not Linear, But Nonlinear The Vision of the Future or How Do We Know Where We Are Going So We'll Know When We Have Arrived Part Two Concepts Which Will Contribute To Success From Vision To Reality The Roadmap Of Change A Case For Teams Working with Consultants Resistance To Change The Web Of ChangePart Three Execution: It's More Than Magic The Elements Fitting The Elements Together How to Handle the Process Of Change Measurement Part Four Completion And A New Beginning Techniques Of Continued Growth Conclusion
£54.90
Royal Society of Chemistry Catalysis with Earth-abundant Elements
Catalysis remains a key technology in a huge number of industrial processes in the 21st century. The catalytic properties of precious metals such as platinum and palladium are well understood. However, these metals are expensive and their supply is limited. Earth-abundant elements such as iron and nickel are, as the name suggests, in plentiful supply and much cheaper to use, but research on their use in catalysis has, historically, lagged behind. As researchers and companies increasingly look for ways to reduce costs and improve the sustainability of their processes there has been a renewed interest in these earth-abundant elements. This book presents a detailed overview of current research on the catalytic uses of the most Earth-abundant elements. Highlighting the top ten most Earth-abundant elements and their various roles in modern synthetic chemistry: s-block metals (Na, K, Mg, Ca), first-row transition metals (Ti, Mn, Fe), and p-block elements (Al, Si, P). The significant stoichiometric use of these elements, and their use as acid, base, dual, and/or redox catalysts will be discussed. It will be of use to industrial and academic researchers as well as graduate students with an interest in catalysis and sustainability.
£169.00