Seamless Teamwork


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Take the lead—and deliver better results—by revolutionizing the way you and your colleagues communicate, collaborate, and coordinate everyday work. Dive in as the author, a collaboration expert, demonstrates how to inspire great teamwork using Microsoft SharePoint technologies. Discover the best practices that enable even far-flung teams to produce powerfully productive results—and apply them to your own projects! Learn how to: Follow a five-phase approach to managing teams and projects Synchronize your team’s vision, as well as their work Structure SharePoint sites to give people a place to work and a place to see what’s going on Inspire more creative problem-solving through team wikis and blogs Capture and coordinate team and stakeholder feedback more efficiently Drive the smart, timely decisions that keep projects on track Wrap up projects the right way—for results you can repeat Includes bonus chapters online.




Strategic Marketing Management - The Framework, 10th Edition


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Strategic Marketing Management: The Framework outlines the essentials of marketing theory and offers a structured approach to identifying and solving marketing problems. This book presents a strategic framework to guide business decisions involving the development of new offerings and the management of existing products, services, and brands.




Proactive Human-Robot Collaboration Toward Human-Centric Smart Manufacturing


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Proactive Human–Robot Collaboration Toward Human-Centric Smart Manufacturing is driven by an appreciation of manufacturing scenarios where human and robotic agents can understand each other's actions and conduct mutual-cognitive, predictable, and self-organizing teamwork. Modern factories' smart manufacturing transformation and the evolution of relationships between humans and robots in manufacturing tasks set the scene for a discussion on the technical fundamentals of state-of-the-art proactive human–robot collaboration; these are further elaborated into the three main steps (i.e., mutual-cognitive and empathic coworking; predictable spatio-temporal collaboration; self-organizing multiagent teamwork) to achieve an advanced form of symbiotic HRC with high-level, dynamic-reasoning teamwork skills. The authors then present a deployment roadmap and several case studies, providing step-by-step guidance for real-world application of these ground-breaking methods which crucially contribute to the maturing of human-centric, sustainable, and resilient production systems. The volume proves to be an invaluable resource that supports understanding and learning for users ranging from upper undergraduate/graduate students and academic researchers to engineering professionals in a variety of industry contexts. - Offers pioneering information on an industry 5.0 topic that has attracted much research interest in recent years - Takes advantage of a structured and comprehensive approach to seamlessly combine theory, latest technological developments, and their practical applications - Includes actionable methods, while conceptualizing future implications for smart manufacturing




Alpha to Apex


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In this book, I have meticulously crafted a roadmap that will guide you through each crucial stage of the startup journey. From the inception of an idea to product development, market validation, funding, team building, marketing, scaling and long-term sustainability, each chapter is packed with invaluable insights, practical advice and actionable steps to help you navigate the complexities of building a thriving startup.




ChatGPT in the Classroom for Harnessing AI to Revolutionize Higher Education in Colleges and Universities


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Unlock the Power of AI in Education Are you ready to revolutionize your learning experience? In a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various aspects of our lives, the realm of education is no exception. Discover the untapped potential of ChatGPT, an advanced language model, and learn how to harness its power to elevate your educational journey. This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the future of learning. Enhance Research and Academic Writing Ever struggled with writer's block or finding the right resources for your research? ChatGPT can help you overcome these challenges and more. With its ability to generate human-like text, this AI-powered tool can assist you in crafting compelling essays, research papers, and other academic materials. Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration Break down barriers and foster collaboration across different fields with ChatGPT. This versatile language model can help you bridge gaps, facilitate communication, and generate innovative ideas by understanding and translating complex concepts from various disciplines. Personalize Learning and Adaptive Assessments Tailor your learning experience to your unique needs and preferences with ChatGPT. This AI-powered tool can help create personalized learning paths and adaptive assessments, ensuring that you get the most out of your educational journey. Hands-On Experience with Hundreds of Example Prompts This book includes hundreds of meticulously designed example prompts, allowing you to explore the full range of ChatGPT's capabilities. Adapt these prompts to your specific context and gain hands-on experience in using this powerful language model to tackle real-world challenges. Ethical Considerations and Future-Proof Strategies Stay informed about the ethical implications of using AI in education and learn strategies for overcoming resistance to change. This book also offers insights into emerging AI technologies and their potential impact on educational spaces and learning environments, ensuring that you are well-prepared for the future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to revolutionize your learning experience. Dive into the pages of this comprehensive guide and discover the transformative potential of ChatGPT in education. Together, let's shape the future of learning.




The Art of Japanese Living: 29 Concepts That Will Transform Your Life


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Dive deeper into the heart of Japanese philosophy with this comprehensive guide to living a more balanced, intentional life. Explore the nuances of Ikigai, your reason for being, and discover how it intertwines with concepts like Wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection, and Mono no Aware, the gentle sadness of transience. Uncover the power of Kaizen, the art of continuous improvement, and see how it can transform your personal and professional life. Delve into the mindfulness practices of Zen and the focused dedication of Shojin, finding joy in concentrated effort. This book goes beyond mere explanations, offering practical exercises, real-world case studies, and a 30-day action plan to integrate these profound concepts into your daily routine. Whether you're facing challenges at work, seeking personal growth, or simply yearning for a more meaningful existence, the timeless wisdom of Japan provides a roadmap to a more fulfilled life. From the art of Kintsugi, repairing broken pottery with gold, learn to embrace your flaws and turn adversity into beauty. Explore the concept of Ma, the space between, and discover how to find peace in the pauses of life. With insights on Japanese aesthetics, mindfulness practices, and philosophical concepts, this book offers a holistic approach to living that resonates with the challenges of our modern world. It's not just about understanding these ideas - it's about embodying them, letting them reshape your perspective and guide your actions. Embark on this transformative exploration of Japanese wisdom. Your path to a more intentional, balanced, and deeply satisfying life starts here. Are you ready to unlock the secrets that have guided generations towards harmony, purpose, and inner peace?




Advancing Relationship-Based Cultures


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Advancing Relationship-Based Cultures explains and expands a fundamental and often overlooked truth in health care: It is the confluence of relational and clinical competence that advances relationship-based healing cultures. A relationship-based culture is one in which a critical mass of people provides care and service with relational competence. In these cultures, the skills that foster relational competence are actively developed, nurtured, practiced, reinforced, and evaluated. While countless thought leaders have championed the importance of improving relationships, this book provides a practical how-to for the creation and nurturance of healthy relationships in health care. Readers of this book will understand that a strategy that includes improving all relationships will improve all other measures as well. When you empower people, giving them the tools to take excellent care of themselves, one another, and the patients and families in their care, organizations thrive.




Fifty Years of Dungeons & Dragons


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On the fiftieth anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons, a collection of essays that explores and celebrates the game’s legacy and its tremendous impact on gaming and popular culture. In 2024, the enormously influential tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons—also known as D&D—celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. To mark the occasion, editors Premeet Sidhu, Marcus Carter, and José Zagal have assembled an edited collection that celebrates and reflects on important parts of the game’s past, present, and future. Each chapter in Fifty Years of Dungeons & Dragons explores why the nondigital game is more popular than ever—with sales increasing 33 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite worldwide lockdowns—and offers readers the opportunity to critically reflect on their own experiences, perceptions, and play of D&D. Fifty Years of Dungeons & Dragons draws on fascinating research and insight from expert scholars in the field, including: Gary Alan Fine, whose 1983 book Shared Fantasy remains a canonical text in game studies; Jon Peterson, celebrated D&D historian; Daniel Justice, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Literature and Expressive Culture; and numerous leading and emerging scholars from the growing discipline of game studies, including Amanda Cote, Esther MacCallum-Stewart, and Aaron Trammell. The chapters cover a diverse range of topics—from D&D’s adoption in local contexts and classrooms and by queer communities to speculative interpretations of what D&D might look like in one hundred years—that aim to deepen readers’ understanding of the game.




Teaching Assistants


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This practical book is intended to support schools and LEAs in developing effective strategies in working with teaching assistants. It is related to the DfEE's recently published Good Practice Guide (2000). Suggested approaches are supported with real examples from practice, showing the reality of how schools can review and develop practice and so become more effective in their management and support of teaching assistants. The aim is to enable managers in schools and LEAs to work effectively with teaching assistants; teachers to plan classroom approaches for working with teaching assistants; teaching assistants to improve their practice; and children to learn more effectively in inclusive settings. This book will be of use to headteachers, senior staff in schools, SENCOs, LEA support staff, class teachers and teaching assistants.




Company Culture


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""Company Culture"" explores the critical intersection of globalization, organizational behavior, and cross-cultural management in today's multinational business landscape. This comprehensive guide examines how company cultures adapt and evolve across borders, offering insights into the delicate balance between local cultural norms and a cohesive organizational identity. The book highlights the influence of national cultural traits on workplace dynamics, emphasizing the importance of cultural intelligence in fostering productive, diverse workplaces. Structured in three main sections, the book progresses from foundational concepts to real-world case studies and practical strategies. It draws on empirical research and interdisciplinary perspectives to provide a nuanced understanding of cultural dimensions in business contexts. One intriguing insight is the impact of cultural factors like individualism vs. collectivism on decision-making processes and leadership styles across different countries. The book also explores the challenges of maintaining a unified company culture in multinational corporations, offering actionable approaches to building inclusive, high-performing teams. What sets ""Company Culture"" apart is its balanced approach to the ongoing debate between global standardization and local adaptation in international management. By combining theoretical frameworks with engaging narratives and practical applications, the book equips readers with the knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of modern international business, making it an invaluable resource for managers, HR professionals, and students alike.