Practice Management

The agile practice is only one of the many iterative methods devised by development leaders in the past. Fundamentally speaking, iterative methods opposed the overly-incremental approach of the waterfall method by using a multitude of smaller phases. These phases encompass the main parts of the waterfall method (requirement, design, implementation, verification, and maintenance); but done so in smaller, more frequent increments.

Yes, your practice is unique. And yet the challenges of running a dental business remain universal for dentists. What works for one dental business can and does work for another - Rob Walsh proves this time and again, in the many business board meetings he attends with dental teams every year - almost 150 in the last three years alone. You win as Rob shares his experiences and insights. You get to see and hear what works and what doesn't with dentists around the UK.

Just like with the physical world, there are four fundamental forces of leadership—forces that quality leaders use to create transformative cultures. These forces are love, respect, service and fun. However, humans have the habit of inserting incompatible elements into their practice. With The Four Fundamental Forces of Leadership, the author will help you understand how these fundamental forces work within yourself, with others and through teams and organizations, and much more.

Prepare for success in the Society of Actuaries (SOA) Individual Life and Annuities (ILA) – Life Product Management Exam with our comprehensive study guide. This study guide covers all the essential topics and concepts you need to master to excel in the exam. Key Features: Comprehensive Coverage: Our study guide covers the designs and risks of common life and annuity products and features, including methods and metrics used for product design and pricing. Theory of Value Creation: Gain a deep understanding of the theory of "Value Creation" for life and annuity products and learn how to ...

Faster time to market, from concept to delivery of services/products, in order to deliver the value customers demand is the key to success. DevOps is becoming a silver bullet to achieve this. The key requirement is a change in mindset to achieve DevOps. Start small and think big is the winning formula. The objective of this audiobook is to provide a concise introduction to DevOps, what it is, why it is, and how it can be of benefit to your organization.

Do you want to know how to achieve your first million dollars 20 times faster? As a CEO and entrepreneur committed to accelerating your business to the million-dollar mark within 24 months - a quantified 20-year quantum leap - it starts with you truly understanding what it is you want.

While most people work ever-longer hours, international statistics suggest that the average time spent on non-work activities per employee is around two hours a day. How is this possible, and what are the reasons behind employees withdrawing from work? In this thought-provoking book, Roland Paulsen examines organizational misbehavior, specifically the phenomenon of "empty labor", defined as the time during which employees engage in private activities during the working day. This study explores a variety of explanations, from under-employment to workplace resistance.

In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, the ability to manage one's attention has become a critical skill for success. This is especially true for technical professionals, who face unique challenges as they juggle complex tasks, tight deadlines, and the constant bombardment of information. The Attention Architect: Techniques to Boost Productivity and Build Better Focus Habits is a practical, research-based guide designed specifically for engineers, developers, data scientists, and other technical professionals. This book will help you harness the power of your attention to maximize ...

Green Business Practices For Dummies provides listeners with the information they need to reduce the environmental impact of their businesses with out reducing their bottom lines. The practical and expert advice and tips presented in this title will benefit business owners at all levels, from large corporations to small, family-run stores.

Lift yourself out of the daily struggles and heartbreaks life deals you. Wading through the trials we face on a day-to-day basis can be exhausting. When we're hit with painful experiences that bring us to our knees, finding joy may seem to be too big a task for us to handle. Xandria Ooi, dubbed the "Happiness Guru", meets listeners in those dark and trying places and equips them with the courage to navigate them.

In Leadership Alive: Changing Leadership Practices in the Emerging 21st Century Culture, listeners are invited into a transformative journey through the evolving landscape of leadership. The 21st century has ushered in unprecedented challenges and opportunities, demanding a new breed of leaders—versatile, insightful, and deeply grounded in their approach. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for both seasoned and emerging leaders who seek to navigate these complex times with wisdom and effectiveness.

Tired of feeling like you're constantly on edge, grinding through life, and running on empty? In Break Free from Stress, Book #2 of the BREAK FREE SERIES, Michael Priv delivers a no-nonsense, soul-refreshing guide to ditching stress for good. This isn’t another self-help book telling you to "think positive." This book offers unique insights into why stress has you by the throat, how it sneaks into your body, your mind, and your life, and practical methods to kick it out. You'll discover: What stress really is, and why it's not your nature, Why cortisol is aging you faster than French ...

Portfolio management us the essential part of any investment. Without it, the investors cannot optimize their wealth. This book will help a simple as well as sophisticated investor in understanding, evaluation, management of portfolios. Its written in simple language in a precise manner. Even an investor with very limited finance knowledge can understand it.

In this challenging audiobook, Thomas Michael Hogg reveals the success formula of companies with high profitable growth. The typical key success factors of German companies are presented in an inspiring manner to motivate each decision maker taking action immediately. The seven-step profitable growth methodology published in this audiobook is a proven blueprint implemented at leading enterprises in multiple countries and will transform your business mindset. Use this practical framework to scale your company achieving both top - and bottom - line growth.

As recent scientific research shows, the simple act of praying can be emotionally, spiritually, and even physically healing. With Prayers for Hard Times, author Becca Anderson offers solace in bringing together the wisdom of great thinkers, spiritual leaders, and writers who have faced difficulty and learned from it. This audio daybook draws from sacred sources such as the Bible, the Torah, Buddhist and Native American texts, as well as inspirational writings of: Joan Didion, Elizabeth Gilbert, Maya Angelou, Rumi, Abraham Lincoln, and many others.

Informed by interviews with corporate strategists at leading companies around the world, eminent consultants at firms such as Bain, the Boston Consulting Group, and McKinsey & Co., and the internal archives of strategic innovators such as General Electric and Shell, this book provides vivid insights into the trials and tribulations of practice innovation in strategy, and stresses the hard work of the little recognized and sometimes eccentric innovators within the profession.

Use this book as your guide to loving more of the things, people, and practices that bring value to your life while reducing the stress and negativity from those that don't. Minimalism isn’t all about downsizing and budgeting. Minimalism is about applying practical techniques so that you can focus on what really matters. In this book, you will learn about minimalism, its history, its guiding principles, and its application. You will also learn specific techniques for applying minimalist practices in your everyday life.

Corporate Sustainability & Responsibility (CSR) - incorporating corporate (social) responsibility, sustainable development, business ethics, corporate citizenship, business & society and corporate governance - has become a widely taught subject in business schools and practiced in companies around the world. For the first time, there is a comprehensive e-textbook that introduces students and practitioners to CSR theory and practice, looking at the past, present and future. The text begins with definitions and drivers of CSR, including the all-important "business case", then traces the ...

Stoicism is a way to take more control over your life. It ensures you are going to be the one who controls your emotions. You still feel emotions, but you learn how to take a step back from those emotions and evaluate them. Sometimes, those emotions are warranted, and you can let them out. But many times, those emotions aren’t worth the effort or aren’t merited for that situation, and you let them pass. This audiobook is going to take some time to talk more about Stoicism, how it can benefit your life, and different ways you can implement it.

Embark on a transformative journey with "Women Who Trust," crafted by bold female leaders across the globe. This book goes beyond mere inspiration, offering actionable steps and key insights that empower you to create a lasting legacy. These pages resonate with simplicity and depth, covering topics such as entrepreneurial wisdom, embracing grief through poetry, expanding spirituality, and making bold, logical decisions. Discover how to trust the Universe's guidance and find your voice amidst the noise of preconceived notions. Each chapter unveils practical strategies for growth and impact, ...