Project Development

Scaled up leaders take on increased responsibilities without sacrificing quality of life and relationships with colleagues, friends, and loved ones.Becoming an effective leader of leaders all starts with you and the habits you build long before you become a leader of leaders. As an individual contributor or even a first-line leader it’s easier to just work longer and harder to keep up. As a leader’s responsibilities grow, though, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all done and maintain a quality of life. It’s no longer about working harder; it’s about building ...

Voice Applications for Beginners Start building your first voice application today! The best part? You don’t require prior experience to start making one. This book is for beginners seeking that perfect go-to guide to build their first voice application. Voice-first platforms such as Google Home and Amazon Alexa have revolutionized the lifestyle of billions. And as passionate programmers, it is time to take advantage of this booming industry. It may sound intimidating, coding a voice application, at first. But this guide you are looking at will help you understand all the concepts behind ...

Sara Davies is known for her no-nonsense, down-to-earth entrepreneurship, and this book reveals her secrets to success in just six minutes a week. Filled with stories from Sara's own career, her 52 invaluable lessons span the year, teaching you everything you need to know to launch, run and grow your business.

Everything you need to know about self-care: what it is, why it's important and why it's such a struggle and how to integrate it into day-to-day life. There's a damaging misconception in society that putting ourselves first is an act of selfishness. But self-care is not just a millennial buzzword. Without the restorative power of self-care, how will we ever escape the vicious circle where we're sick and fed up of feeling sick and fed up?

Everyone can access happiness—it’s a case of learning how. Holly Matthews is on a mission to make your life better, and she’s keeping it simple. No BS. No fluff. The Happy Me Project is 60 short chapters of straight-to-the-point advice, structured for our time-poor modern world, and packed with practical tips on ways to fill your life with more joy. Whatever you’re facing, this audiobook is for you, and Holly will be cheering you along every step of the way

It all began as an attempt by Debbie Stier to help her high-school age son, Ethan, who would shortly be studying for the SAT. Aware that Ethan was a typical teenager (i.e., completely uninterested in any test) and that a mind-boggling menu of test-prep options existed, she decided - on his behalf - to sample as many as she could to create the perfect SAT test-prep recipe.

Build your own consulting business, so you can replace the full-time income your family needs, while living life on your terms. It’s a great time to be a consultant because of the changing business environment. The Great Recession, the pandemic, and 10,000 baby boomers reaching retirement age annually are a few of the market shockwaves creating unprecedented demand. Change your perspective, and change your world. Leverage your career expertise to generate the income you need, and live life on your terms.

Sophie’s journey to motherhood began aged 30 with a cancer diagnosis that stole her fertility. Today, Sophie is older (40), wiser (and agonisingly excellent at hindsight) and somewhat battered. Through interminable cycles of hope and failure, her infertility story spanned three countries, five surrogates and a debt she’d rather not dwell on. Part memoir, part manifesto, The Mother Project is the epic story of Sophie’s quest for happiness.

Launch your ERP the right way. The concept of an ERP system—where all of your company’s software talks with each other—is pretty amazing. But sometimes, launching one into your ecosystem can be treacherous. And why wouldn’t it be? You only update your ERP once every ten to fifteen years, so there’s often nobody at your organization that’s been through one, much less two, who could show you the way. Mistakes are bound to happen, but the benefits are manifold. How do you cross that chasm? First, you get the experience you need, and in this case it’s through Evan Schwartz.

What do you do when your marriage is so unhappy that you begin to fantasize about your husband’s funeral? That’s how bad it got for Alisa Bowman.... So she launched a last-ditch effort to save her marriage. Project: Happily Ever After is her fearlessly honest and humorous account of how she went from being a "divorce daydreamer" to renewing her wedding vows - and all of the steps in between.

Uncover the true importance of the Honey Do list and its impact on your daily life. Discover the joy of accomplishment as you cross tasks off your list. Tackle repairs efficiently with expert tips. Say goodbye to never-ending lists and find solutions for couples struggling with a growing Honey Do list. Understand how success with the Honey Do list can positively impact relationships and self-worth. Learn essential DIY skills to become the hero of your household.

Agile is one of the most popular software development methodologies used by organizations all over the world. It is characterized by adaptability, flexibility and self-organization, but what does it mean to truly "be" Agile instead of just "doing" Agile? This book contains a series of entertaining posts about Agile software development and is a follow up book to the acclaimed Understanding the Agile Manifesto: A Brief & Bold Guide to Agile. Larry Apke, a seasoned Agile coach, uses his own experiences to provide real world stories that will help people to understand the Agile philosophy.

Think the most critical factor for becoming a great entrepreneur is grit, risk taking, or technical skills? Think again. Despite what every other business book might say, historical data show the real secret ingredients to getting ahead in business are being rich, white, and male. Until now. Leapfrog is the decades-overdue start-up bible for the rest of us. It's filled with uncompromising guidance for winning at business your way. Leapfrog is for entrepreneurs of all stripes who are fed up with status quo advice.

Do you find it hard to fall asleep each night? Is it so bad that you actually don’t look forward to going to bed each night? Do you spend hours frustrated because you can't stop anxious thoughts from running through your head? You need to find a way to unwind from the world. Project Sleep was created for people who need help finding sleep and staying asleep. These are bedtime stories for adults. You deserve peaceful deep and satisfying sleep.

Service, Product, and Project are three of the primitive terms that are well known and familiar. But there are some subtle relationships among them that require some attention when it comes to management. This is an article that was published in the PM World Journal, Jan. 2013 issue.

Nearly all of us want to be more productive, but finding the method that works for you among the hundreds and hundreds of different tips, tricks and hacks can be a daunting prospect. After graduating college Chris Bailey decided to dedicate a whole year to doing just that - experimenting with as many of the techniques as he could and finding the things that work.

Napoleon Hill’s Thought for the Day has inspired countless listeners to begin each day with a positive message. Now, these unique motivational messages are combined into one volume for easy access to listen to when you drive, are on the beach, or even when you go to bed. Employers, students, parents, educators, professionals, and friends can share an applicable thought with those in need of positive guidance and support.

In 2010 former gang leader turned community activist Big Mike Cummings asked UCLA gang expert Jorja Leap to co-lead a group of men struggling to be better fathers in Watts, South Los Angeles. These men, black and brown, from late adolescence to middle age, come together each week to help one another answer the question "how can I be a good father when I've never had one?"

Stand Out From the Crowd with Essential Soft Skills In today's competitive IT industry, technical skills alone are no longer enough to succeed. To truly excel and unlock new career opportunities, you need to develop a comprehensive set of soft skills that will set you apart from the rest. "Beyond Coding: The Complete Guide to IT Soft Skills" is your ultimate resource for acquiring these invaluable non-technical competencies. Effective Communication: The Key to Success Effective communication is the cornerstone of any successful IT career. This book will teach you how to convey complex ...

Welcome to "Agile Mastery: Navigating the Path to Agile Excellence." In this book, we embark on a journey into the world of Agile development, where responsiveness, collaboration, and adaptability reign supreme. Whether you are a software professional, project manager, or business leader, this book is your guide to understanding, implementing, and mastering Agile practices.