Practice Management

There's a bewildering array of management tools out there. And they all promise to help you excel at the toughest parts of your job: defining your organization's strategic direction, managing customers and costs, and boosting workforce performance. But just 30 percent of these tools deliver as intended. Why? As Jeremy Hope and Steve Player reveal in Beyond Performance Management, while many tools are sound in theory, they're misused by most organizations. For example, executives buy and implement a tool without first asking, "What problem are we trying to solve?"

Identity and access management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, policies, and technologies that facilitate the management of digital identities to ensure that users only gain access to data when they have the appropriate credentials.

Are you tired of working for someone else in the roofing industry? Do you dream of starting your own company but don't know where to begin? Look no further than The Sweaty Startup Guide to Starting Your Own Roofing Business. This comprehensive guide will take you step-by-step through the process of starting and growing a successful roofing business. From understanding the industry to building your brand, creating a website and online presence, and managing your finances, you'll find everything you need to know in this book. The book covers important topics such as licensing, permits and ...

Everything you need to ace the ITIL ® Foundation Exam The ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) exam is the ultimate certification test for IT management professionals. If you are among the nearly quarter-million IT managers worldwide who will sit for the exam this year, the ITIL Foundation Exam Study Guide is one resource you don’t want to be without. It provides you with all the background information, expert in-depth reviews, learning aids and practice, practice, practice you need to pass the test with flying colors. Completely up-to-date and organized around the ...

In Million Dollar Habits, Tracy teaches listeners how to develop the habits of successful men and women so they too can think more effectively, make better decisions, and ultimately double or triple their income. Listeners will learn how to organize their finances, increase health and vitality, sustain loving relationships, build financial independence, and take a leadership role to turn visions into reality.

Agile, say its enthusiasts, can transform your company, catapulting you to the head of the pack. Not so fast. In this clear-eyed and indispensable audiobook, Sarah Elk and Steve Berez provide a much-needed reality check. They dispel the myths and misconceptions that have accompanied agile's growth - the idea that it can reshape your organization all at once, for instance, or that it should be used in every function and for all types of work.

ISO 27001: Internal Audits & Data Protection: Strengthening Compliance & Security A Practical Guide to Conducting Internal Audits and Safeguarding Sensitive Data In the digital age, organizations must ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their sensitive information. This practical guide helps businesses understand the key concepts of ISO 27001, focusing on conducting internal audits and implementing data protection strategies to strengthen compliance and security. The book provides a step-by-step approach for performing thorough internal audits in alignment with ISO ...

"Welcome to an astonishing journey right from your couch! Brace yourself for an engrossing traverse into the world of sustainable farming with our ebook "Grazing and Gains". Unlike most tomes on the same topic, "Grazing and Gains" starts off by laying out the very basics of subsistence farming. Navigate through the nitty-gritty of rural sustenance, drawing the line between subsistence and commercial farming. Grazing, the hero of our book takes center stage in Chapter 3 where we dive deep into its definition, types, and benefits. As the narrative progresses, the spotlight shifts towards ...

Nursing Care Management Nurses must frequently apply various management principles while caring for their clients in various health care settings. This unit has been crafted to clarify these issues. It begins with a comprehensive view of nursing practice standards as well as legal and ethical aspects of nursing. Client care management issues such as determining priorities, working with the health care team, making assignments, and coordinating client care as the client progresses from admission through discharge have been described along with valuable principles to facilitate the nurse’s ...

An audiobook about teams to help teams become more positive, united, and connected.

Sustainable Business Practices: Integrating ISO 14001 for Long-Term Environmental Success Achieving Profitability & Sustainability Through ISO 14001 Best Practices Introduction Sustainability is no longer just an ethical choice—it is a business necessity. Companies that integrate ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems (EMS) into their operations not only reduce risks and comply with regulations but also improve profitability, efficiency, and brand reputation. "Sustainable Business Practices: Integrating ISO 14001 for Long-Term Environmental Success" is a complete guide to implementing...

The influential New York Times best-selling authors - the “apostles of appreciation” Chester Elton and Adrian Gostick - provide managers and executives with easy ways to add more gratitude to the everyday work environment to help bolster moral, efficiency, and profitability.

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 the Jobs-to-Be-Done theory.

Learn to change your mindset, relieve anxiety, dissolve pain, and bring a greater sense of wellbeing into your life by changing how you pay attention, with easy-to-apply techniques and in-the-moment exercises from Dr. Les Fehmi’s Open Focus method.

Mastering ISO 9001: A Complete Guide to Quality Management Systems Introduction: Unlock the secrets to ISO 9001 certification and effective quality management with this comprehensive guide. Whether you're new to ISO 9001 or looking to refine your existing quality management practices, this book provides everything you need to implement and maintain a successful Quality Management System (QMS). From essential templates and checklists to real-world case studies and actionable insights, this guide is your roadmap to achieving excellence in quality management.Benefits: Clear and Actionable ...

Power is one of the most sought-after, yet all too often misunderstood, aspects of the human condition. Everyone strives for greater power, be it in business, love or life in general. We all vie for the next advantage or seek to improve our own circumstances. This is a normal facet of humanity and should be treated as such. Power is, by itself and its definition, ambiguous – neither good or evil. It just is, yet its importance cannot be overstated. Personal power is the force that creates business titans and top managers, star athletes and household names. Yet cultivating the kind of ...

In 27 inspiring and insightful essays, this audiobook celebrates the wisdom of some of the most recognized thought leaders of our day, who share their unique visions of leadership for the future. Our post-9/11 world presents new and unexpected challenges for present and future leaders, and the articles in this audiobook reaffirm, reconsider, and expand on the basic principles and values of leadership as they apply to emerging and unforeseen challenges, opportunities, and trends.

Rather than running yourself into the ground and waiting until your next vacation to recharge, Getting Away invites you to make space in your everyday routine for self-care and deeper connection with others. With 75 easy-to-implement practices, this audiobook helps you to slow down despite the frenetic pace of the world around you.

A decade in the classroom. Now available to everyone. “A beautiful blend of psychology and soul. If you’re tired of hustle culture and ready to feel rich from the inside out, this is your new essential guide.” What if abundance isn’t something you earn—but something you remember? In a world that tells us to hustle harder and consume more, FLOURISH invites you to slow down, look inward, and rediscover the wealth already within you. This isn’t just about finances—it’s about mindset, meaning, and the quiet power of enough. Used for over a decade in classrooms, coaching circles,...

We all go through hard times. We can experience moments when life feels like an uphill struggle, leading to unhappiness and stress. Perhaps we are feeling sad, anxious, or struggling to deal with something bigger, such as a bereavement, a loss, a painful ending or a broken heart. It is during these challenging times that we could do with some help with our thoughts and feelings.