Enterprise Risk Management in a Nutshell

Enterprise Risk Management in a Nutshell

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Risk management is an often-used phrase that is rarely fully embedded within the business process and procedures of firms. This book looks at the challenges faced in implementing a risk management framework as well as the key elements of such a framework.

It is designed for the business professional that is not an expert in risk management and addresses all of the major risks that are likely to be faced in practice, considering the risk mitigation and measurement techniques that are most likely to be relevant. This is an intermediate book and accordingly does not focus on the mathematical elements but rather provides a readable entry text for anyone seeking information on this important subject.

Responsible Management Education: Some Voices From Asia

Responsible Management Education: Some Voices From Asia

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This edited collection emerged from the need to know how business schools in Asia are inculcating responsible management. Data for the book was sourced from (a) the workshop proceedings of the 6th PRME Asia Forum held in November 2015 and (b) case studies submitted as part of the Forum. Academics from India, China, Philippines, New Zealand, USA and Hong Kong (who taught in Asia) contributed to the workshop/the case studies.

The book describes how some Asian business schools are incorporating ethics, social responsibility and sustainability into their curricular and extra-curricular activities. It identifes the challenges faced in providing such education and the implications thereof. In the process, it captures the unique favor of Asian business schools.

Business schools in Asia appear to have introduced several stand-alone courses on ethics and corporate responsibility. They have adopted pedagogies suited to the profile of their students. Many have promoted a concern for the poor through volunteering, projects or internships with NGOs. However, few have made responsible management a central part of their business school curriculum. Greater integration of responsible management into the curriculum requires supportive administrative policies, greater cross-functional interaction and the development of context- appropriate learning materials.

Project Management for Archaeology

Project Management for Archaeology

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Archaeology, the science in charge of studying ancient cultures, is without a doubt one of the most alluring professions in to- day’s academic world. It is a versatile and complex discipline requiring a lot of skill expertise from both students and specialists, including the ef?cient management of team of coworkers, logistics, resources, etc.

Project Management for Archaeology is a ?rst approach to students and inexperienced archaeologists striving to better organize, lead, and execute an archaeological project. It also offers great insight and strategies to experienced and “old-school” researchers in order to improve efficiency, leadership, and organizational skills, following the most effective management techniques in the market.

Presented with a flexible approach that accommodates all types of archaeological research (from academic to rescue and salvage projects), Project Management for Archaeology is meant to be a practical handbook to be used all along the lifetime of any archaeological project.

Statistical Process Control for Managers, Second Edition

Statistical Process Control for Managers, Second Edition

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If you have been frustrated by very technical statistical process control (SPC) training materials, then this is the book for you. This book focuses on how SPC works and why managers should consider using it in their operations. It provides you with a conceptual understanding of SPC so that appropriate decisions can be made about the benefits of incorporating SPC into the process management and quality improvement processes.

Today, there is little need to make the necessary calculations by hand, so the author utilizes Minitab“ and NWA Quality Analyst—two of the most popular statistical analysis software packages on the market. Links are provided to the home pages of these software packages where trial versions may be downloaded for evaluation and trial use. The book also addresses the question of why SPC should be considered for use, the process of implementing SPC, how to incorporate SPC into problem identi?cation, problem solving, and the management and improvement of processes, products, and services.

Managerial Communication and the Brain: Applying Neuroscience to Leadership Practices

Managerial Communication and the Brain: Applying Neuroscience to Leadership Practices

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The subject of this book is managerial/leadership communication and how to apply principles of neuroscience to create effective messages. It is not a basic “textbook” on general principles of business/managerial communication, nor is it a scholarly book developing communication theory. This book differs from most other business communication-related books in that it takes a neuroscientific approach to explaining communication that those in leadership positions do—communicating upwardly, across similar levels of leadership and downwardly. Other books tend to take a social scientific or psychological approach to describing effective approaches to communication and leadership. Social science affects biological development and cognitive psychology. However, it is important to understand what is happening within the brain of members of an audience to understand how to best communicate managerial and leadership decisions and motivate employees and others toward action. There are several blogs and articles related to ways to use neuroscience in managerial communication; however, this is a unique book in that it is a comprehensive consideration of many of these principles and uses specific, concrete applications to help the reader understand them. It, also, provides opportunities to practice these skills.

Strategic Managerial Accounting – A Primer for the IT Professional

Strategic Managerial Accounting – A Primer for the IT Professional

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Managerial Accounting is a prognostic as well as a diagnostic tool and therefore useful for making key day to day decisions. However the common view, especially in the IT industry, is that Managerial Accounting is for the Accountants despite the fact that IT professionals are regularly confronted by financial situations such as project pricing, measuring performance, estimating risk, allocating costs etc. This means that every proposal needs to be vetted by the respective specialists. While this may be desirable and even necessary, the speed and reliability of the process could improve if the people who originate the proposal had knowledge of the fundamentals that go into the decision making process.

Co-Create: Harnessing the Human Element in Project Management

Co-Create: Harnessing the Human Element in Project Management

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Creative video by the author, just created! Check it out! https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-martin-b488103/
Successfully moving an organization forward is a complex task. Historically professional organizations, like the Project Management Institute, have done a ?ne job of providing best practices and technical tools to support project managers in the ?eld. These tools will continue to be critical in the future. The opportunity now is to add to that body of knowledge by addressing, more completely, the human experience. In reviewing the literature, practitioners and academics alike have noted that committed teams play an important role in creating exceptional project outcomes. What has been missing is the connection between what’s known about employee engagement and commitment, from a general management perspective, and a practical method to integrate that knowledge with project management tools.
This book will provide a comprehensive map for project managers to learn about the human experience during a project. It will present speci?c practices for generating commitment that can be easily incorporated by project managers. The Co-create Model presents a conceptual understanding and a method not currently found in the literature.

The Human Resource Professional’s Guide to Change Management Practical Tools and Techniques to Enact Meaningful and Lasting Organizational Change

The Human Resource Professional’s Guide to Change Management Practical Tools and Techniques to Enact Meaningful and Lasting Organizational Change

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Check out the feature of this book in the Alberta Provincial HR Organization (CPHR AB) Magazine!! As well as in the HRD (Human Resources Director) Canada, a premier Canadian publication: http://www.hrmonline.ca/opinion-and-best-practice/are-you-prepared-to-lead-change-229447.aspx

The ability to help an organization effectively deal with change is a key competency that all HR professionals must possess. However, many people in the HR function have not received any formal training or instruction on how to fulfill this key role. Further, HR professionals are often paralyzed or frustrated by senior management attitudes and practices, thereby feeling left out of the change process entirely or powerless within it. This book provides HR professionals with key resources and concepts to successfully launch, implement and maintain change management initiatives within their organizations. Practical tools and explanations will illuminate critical change management competencies and processes thereby enabling HR professionals to take on strategic and active roles as they guide and lead employees, at all levels throughout an organization, to successfully deal with change. Further, understanding of one’s own reactions to change and how to harness this energy will also be explored to further assist HR professionals to effectively manage and guide change. Key questions posed at the end of each chapter allow for personal reflection and growth, further allowing for development of skills relating to change management. This book serves as an excellent resource to HR students, those new to practicing HR and seasoned HR professionals alike.