• Project Scope Management: A Practical Guide to Requirements for Engineering, Product, Construction, IT and Enterprise Projects (Best Practices in Portfolio, Program, and Project Management)

    Incomplete or missed requirements, omissions, ambiguous product features, lack of user involvement, unrealistic customer expectations, and the proverbial scope creep can result in cost overruns, missed deadlines, poor product quality, and can very well ruin a project. Project Scope Management: A Practical Guide to Requirements for Engineering, Product, Construction, IT and Enterprise Projects describes how to elicit, document, and manage requirements to control project scope creep. It also explains how to manage project stakeholders to minimize the risk of an ever-growing list of user requirem... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1482259486
    • ASIN: 1482259486
    • ISBN: 1482259486
    • Manufacturer: Auerbach Publications

  • The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (Fast Forward MBA Series)

    The all-inclusive guide to exceptional project managementThe Fast Forward MBA in Project Management is the comprehensive guide to real-world project management methods, tools, and techniques. Practical, easy-to-use, and deeply thorough, this book gives you answers you need now. You'll find the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of the field's leading experts, delivered in short, lively segments that address common management issues. Brief descriptions of important concepts, tips on real-world applications, and compact case studies illustrate the most sought-after skills and the pitf... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1119086574
    • ASIN: 1119086574
    • ISBN: 1119086574
    • Brand: Wiley
    • Manufacturer: Wiley

  • Leading Organization Design: How to Make Organization Design Decisions to Drive the Results You Want

    Praise for Leading Organization Design "Designing organizations for performance can be a daunting task. Kesler and Kates have done an admirable job distilling the inherent complexity of the design process into manageable parts that can yield tangible results. Leading Organization Design provides an essential hands-on roadmap for any business leader who wants to master this topic." —Robert Simons, Charles M. Williams Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School "Kesler and Kates have encapsulated their wealth of knowledge and practical experience into an updated model on orga... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B004APA786
    • ASIN: B004APA786
    • Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass

  • Applied Predictive Modeling

    Winner of the 2014 Technometrics Ziegel Prize for Outstanding BookApplied Predictive Modeling covers the overall predictive modeling process, beginning with the crucial steps of data preprocessing, data splitting and foundations of model tuning.  The text then provides intuitive explanations of numerous common and modern regression and classification techniques, always with an emphasis on illustrating and solving real data problems.  Addressing practical concerns extends beyond model fitting to topics such as handling class imbalance, selecting predictors, and pinpointing causes of poor mode... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1461468485
    • ASIN: 1461468485
    • ISBN: 1461468485
    • Brand: imusti
    • Manufacturer: Springer

  • Jobs to be Done: Theory to Practice

    Why do so many innovation projects fail? What are the root causes of failure? How can they be avoided? Since 1991, Tony Ulwick has pioneered an innovation process that answers these questions. In 1999, Tony introduced Clayton Christensen to the idea that "people have underlying needs or processes in their lives, that they are addressing in some way right now" - an insight that was to become Jobs-to-be-Done Theory. For 26 years, Ulwick and his company, Strategyn , have helped over 400 companies put Jobs-to-be-Done Theory into practice with a success rate of 86%, a 5-fold improvement. YOU WILL L... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0990576744
    • ASIN: 0990576744
    • ISBN: 0990576744
    • Manufacturer: IDEA BITE PRESS

  • The Self-Made Program Leader: Taking Charge in Matrix Organizations (Best Practices in Portfolio, Program, and Project Management)

    Almost all leadership books assume that the leader has authority over their team members. The challenge of project management in a matrix-structured environment is that this is not always the case. A whole new plan of attack has to be executed for the project manager to deliver in an organization where they do not have formal authority. This book takes a unique approach to understanding the matrix structure and the tactics needed to succeed. The Self-Made Program Leader: Taking Charge in Matrix Organizations gives you insight into the minds of a group of 55 project, program, and portfolio man... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 1482233134
    • ASIN: 1482233134
    • ISBN: 1482233134
    • Manufacturer: Auerbach Publications

  • Java: Advanced Features and Programming Techniques (Step-By-Step Java Book 3)

    ★★ Get the Kindle version FREE when purchasing the Paperback! ★★Take Your Skills to the Next Level with 60+ ExamplesThis third instalment in the Step-By-Step Java Series is geared towards seasoned developers and novices alike. This guide explores slightly more advanced Java techniques, while being presented in our popular, easy to understand format. The topics in this book will prove invaluable to anyone currently using Java, no matter your skill level. With numerous examples and step by step descriptions, you will be able to master this wonderful language in no time.What This Book Off... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B079R79HT1
    • ASIN: B079R79HT1
    • Manufacturer: Nathan Clark

  • Practice Test for the CogAT Grade 1 Form 7 Level 7: Gifted and Talented Test Prep for First Grade; CogAT Grade 1 Practice Test; CogAT Form 7 Grade 1, ... One, Gifted and Talented Workbooks Grade 1

    This gifted and talented test preparation book contains a full-length CogAT® Form 7 Grade One practice test, which provides gifted and talented CogAT test preparation for first grade students. This Level 7 (Grade 1) test will prepare your child for the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT®), an exam used for admission to US gifted and talented programs, including in the San Diego Unified School District GATE program, Houston Vanguard schools, and Chicago programs for the education of the gifted. The questions in this CogAT practice test were created by educators who have prepared many children ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0997768045
    • ASIN: 0997768045
    • ISBN: 0997768045
    • Manufacturer: Origins Publications

  • Let It Simmer: Making Project, Portfolio and Program Management Practices Stick in a Skeptical Organization (The Simmer System)

    Are you facing the challenge of getting your organization to adopt well-known business management practices? Maybe even practices that their own policies mandate ... but they don't actually do? Please don't assume because they hired you to do this that you can just start doing it. This is a big, big change.Best practices are great … in the long-term; it's the initial approach that's often wrong. You can't cure a patient by administering an overdose. Right medicine, wrong treatment. Best practices are where you aspire to get, not where you start out. But how do you get organized enough to ... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B017JY36SC
    • ASIN: B017JY36SC
    • Manufacturer: Caltrop Press

  • Practice Test for the COGAT Form 7 Kindergarten Level 5/6: Gifted and Talented Test Prep for Kindergarten, CogAT Kindergarten Practice Test; CogAT ... Workbook for Children in Kindergarten, GATE

    This gifted and talented test preparation book contains a full-length CogAT® Form 7 Kindergarten practice test, which provides gifted and talented CogAT test preparation for Kindergarten students. This Level 5/6 (Grade K) test will prepare your child for the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT®), an exam used for admission to US gifted and talented programs, including in the San Diego Unified School District GATE program, Houston Vanguard schools, and Chicago programs for the education of the gifted. The questions in this CogAT practice test were created by educators who have prepared many chi... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 0997768037
    • ASIN: 0997768037
    • ISBN: 0997768037
    • Brand: Origins Publications
    • Manufacturer: Origins Publications

  • Operating System Concepts

    Operating System Concepts, now in its ninth edition, continues to provide a solid theoretical foundation for understanding operating systems. The ninth edition has been thoroughly updated to include contemporary examples of how operating systems function. The text includes content to bridge the gap between concepts and actual implementations. End-of-chapter problems, exercises, review questions, and programming exercises help to further reinforce important concepts.  A new Virtual Machine provides interactive exercises to help engage students with the material.

    • ASIN: 1118063333
    • ASIN: 1118063333
    • ISBN: 1118063333
    • Manufacturer: Wiley

  • Bridging Organization Design and Performance: Five Ways to Activate a Global Operation Model

    Five practical steps to enhance organization effectiveness on a global scale Bridging Organization Design and Performance is a handbook for leaders looking to enhance the success of their organizations and themselves. Companies that compete globally require organizational operating models as robust as their strategies. Many companies have created elegant designs and consider their worldwide, matrix organizations sources of competitive advantage. However, the reality is that these complex structures bring many challenges and senior executives are often frustrated by the difficulties of deliveri... [Read More]

    • ASIN: B017FKXLC6
    • ASIN: B017FKXLC6
    • Manufacturer: Jossey-Bass

  • Dot Journaling_A Practical Guide: How to Start and Keep the Planner, To-Do List, and Diary That'll Actually Help You Get Your Life Together

    Organize your life, record what matters, and get stuff done! What the heck is a dot journal? It’s a planner, to-do list, and diary for every aspect of your life: work, home, relationships, hobbies, everything. Early adopter Rachel Wilkerson Miller explains how to make a dot journal work for you—whether you find the picture-perfect examples on Pinterest inspiring or, well, intimidating. You decide how simple or elaborate your journal will be, and what goes in there:  Lists of your to-dos, to-don’ts, and moreSymbols that will make those lists efficient and effectiveSpreads to plan your da... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 161519407X
    • ASIN: 161519407X
    • ISBN: 161519407X
    • Brand: The Experiment
    • Manufacturer: The Experiment

  • Situational Project Management: The Dynamics of Success and Failure (Best Practices in Portfolio, Program, and Project Management)

    Most project managers would agree that every project is unique. But not all project managers would agree that the best way to manage a unique project is unique. Many still cling to the old practice of having a methodology that is applied to all projects. "One size fits all" is still in common use, and this approach has proven to lead to project failure. Flexibility, situational intelligence, and creativity are essential to deliver project success. The need to recognize and master ever-changing requirements and environmental conditions is a tough challenge for professional project managers. The... [Read More]

    • ASIN: 149872261X
    • ASIN: 149872261X
    • ISBN: 149872261X
    • Brand: Auerbach Publications
    • Manufacturer: Auerbach Publications

  • Problem Management: A practical guide

    The IT Service Management process known as Problem Management is more than simply restoring services and applying permanent fixes to incidents; it is about providing a stable and available infrastructure that supports business processes and enables the success of the business.

    • ASIN: B01MU2QL9D
    • ASIN: B01MU2QL9D
    • Manufacturer: TSO

  • Project Portfolio Management in Theory and Practice : Thirty Case Studies from Around the World

    9781498769242

    • UPC: 51795913

  • Web Content Management : Systems, Features, and Best Practices

    "Looking to select a web content management system (CMS), but confused about the promises, terminology, and buzzwords? Do you want to understand content management without having to dive into the underlying programming? This book provides

    • UPC: 44979023

  • Project Management Essentials : A Quick and Easy Guide to the Most Important Concepts and Best Practices for Managing Your Projects Right

    If you're new to project management or need to refresh your knowledge, Project Management Essentials, Third Edition is the quickest and easiest way to learn how to manage projects successfully. The concepts presented are not

    • UPC: 22897612

  • Best Practices: Time Management - eBook

    There are only twenty-four hours in a day, but you can make them count. Time Management, a comprehensive and essential resource for any manager on the run, shows you how.Learn to:Set and prioritize goals, objectives,

    • UPC: 449836318

  • Purchase Order Management Best Practices : Process, Technology, and Change Management

    Companies with effective procurement strategies, processes, and technology are beginning to separate themselves from the competition and purchase order management has become a new critical core competency. This book offers detailed guidance into every aspect

    • UPC: 53626793

  • Supply Chain Financial Management : Best Practices, Tools, and Applications for Improved Performance

    Global competition and stakeholder demands are causing business leaders to seek greater value from their supply chains, and practitioners who think and act more like financial managers. Designed for self-learning, training, and course instruction, this

    • UPC: 46506627

  • Enterprise Risk Management Best Practices - eBook

    High-level guidance for implementing enterprise risk management in any organizationA Practical Guide to Risk Management shows organizations how to implement an effective ERM solution, starting with senior management and risk and compliance professionals working together

    • UPC: 842036620

  • Best Practice in Inventory Management - eBook

    Best Practice in Inventory Management 3E offers a simple, entirely jargon-free and yet comprehensive introduction to key aspects of inventory management. Good management of inventory enables companies to improve their customer service, cash flow and

    • UPC: 749760069

  • Compendium of Best Practices in Road Asset Management - eBook

    The objective of road asset management is generally to optimize economic benefits by minimizing maintenance costs and road user costs. This compendium presents the best practices for the introduction and development of road asset management

    • UPC: 403294041

  • Demand Management Best Practices : Process, Principles, and Collaboration

    This comprehensive book provides best practice solutions that will improve overall business performance for supply chain partners and all functions within a company impacted by the demand management process. It provides perspectives on realistic expectations

    • UPC: 25217616

  • Escalation Management

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