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Innovation Ecosystems and Sustainable Technologies is a great resource to learn how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and cloud technologies are transforming innovation ecosystems and promoting sustainability.

The book explores different uses of technology, including revising pedagogical standards, innovative teaching methods, inclusion of technological advancement as part of lifelong learning, and use of technology as part of formative learning and assessments.

This volume covers three key vectors: The changing global power balance in the world economy, how to deal with rapid changes in technology and innovation, and how to understand and assess the resulting challenges for Europe.

This work offers readers a roadmap for navigating this technological revolution, positioning AI and the Metaverse as essential components of future-proof business strategy.

This work offers readers a roadmap for navigating this technological revolution, positioning AI and the Metaverse as essential components of future-proof business strategy.

As companies want to innovate and stay competitive, product managers must be capable of understanding new market demands, leveraging technology, and aligning product strategies with business goals. This book is designed for both aspiring and seasoned product managers covering the entire product management lifecycle, from ideation and user research to development, to launch, and continuous improvement.In today's technology-driven market, the role of a product manager has never been more crucial. This book emphasizes practical applications and real-world examples, offering actionable insights and addresses the evolving world of product management, including the impact of new technologies and methodologies. By blending theory with practice, Navigating the Product Galaxy provides you with the tools they need to succeed in a dynamic environment.You will: Create an inspiring vision and strategic roadmap. Leverage user research and product metrics. Understand the best approaches to plan, launch, and iterate on your product. Generate growth and improve conversion rates. Apply methods for continuous learning and staying ahead in the industry

This book follows the thread of transportation development along a continuous timeline of historical dynasties, with a primary focus on presenting the factual accounts of transportation development, key events, and their evolving characteristics. It paints a fundamental picture of the origins, formation, and development of transportation. Simultaneously, the author delves into the exploration of the mutual relationship between transportation and Chinese culture, elucidating how transportation is integrated with politics, economics, society, and international exchanges. This not only reflects the supporting role of transportation but also highlights its transformative effects. Additionally, the author has, based on ancient texts and historical sources, created road network maps from different eras and thoughtfully selected photographs of significant transportation landmarks to facilitate readers' intuitive comprehension.This book is a splendid creation with a well-structured narrative, abundant visual content, and easy-to-understand language. The publication of this book not only helps readers to comprehensively grasp the main facets of China's transportation development but also fosters the spirit of self-improvement among those in the transportation industry, thereby bolstering the efforts to build a powerful transportation nation.

The book discusses public policy, business strategies, building diverse and inclusive societies, securing climate justice, and building business resilience for the future, analyzing India and Europe simultaneously with the help of comparative design along with dedicated chapters on single country or region from the two entities. Situated in the contemporary times, the book dives into some of the most pressing issues of our times in two entities known for their diverse societies and democratic outlook. The book delves into domestic and international aspects when looking at the formulation and implementation of public policy. It also deals with the changing geo-political realties and how that has impacted domestic concerns and policies. From literature and theoretical contributions, the book has quantitative and qualitative chapters suitable for expert as well as general reading.This book is a valuable resource not just for university students, but research community, think tanks and people in governance; largely those involved in public policy. Importantly, this book would also serve as an important resource for scholars of international studies. The scholars of comparative public policy would find this book a much need addition to the field as the book looks at public policy from a comparative lens apart from single-country cases studies. Finally, given the relevance, scope, and access of understanding, the book can be read by anyone interested in workings of public policy, India, or Europe.

In today's fast-paced world, organisations face unprecedented and ever-evolving challenges, making effective change management more vital than ever. Leaders, managers, and change agents often struggle to make their organisations more resilient, as choosing the right change methods can feel daunting. Without clear guidance on which approaches work best in specific situations, organisations risk adopting solutions that fall short or fail to deliver lasting results, jeopardising their strategic goals.This book is your ultimate guide to navigating these complexities. It introduces 26 change management methods, grouped into four key goals: transformational, transactional, strategic, and tactical. Each method is thoroughly unpacked, explaining what it is, why it matters, how it works, its pros and cons, its historical roots, and the tools needed for success. Featuring five compelling case studies and a fascinating timeline of the evolution of change management methods throughout human history, this book goes beyond theory. It's a hands-on resource designed to empower readers to think critically and strategically about change.By reading this book, you'll gain the tools and confidence to identify and implement the best methods for your organisation. With actionable insights and a focus on real-world impact, this guide equips leaders and change agents to create meaningful, sustainable, and future-proof change programmes. Transform the way you manage change-turn challenges into opportunities and drive long-term success!

With technology advancing faster than ever, the challenge for entrepreneurs and business leaders is no longer just keeping up, but staying one step ahead. Navigating this ever-changing tech ecosystem while integrating AI and emerging technologies into sustainable business strategies is critical, yet complex. Many professionals in the AI and tech industries, as well as investors, are seeking practical insights on how to leverage these advancements for growth and innovation. However, the sheer volume of information and the rapid pace of change make it difficult to keep up, leaving many unsure of how to align technological innovations with their business goals.This book provides a clear roadmap to solving these challenges. It equips readers with the knowledge to harness the power of AI and digital technologies, offering strategies for mitigating risks and maximizing opportunities in their respective industries. By breaking down complex concepts and offering real-world examples, the book helps business leaders integrate technology into their core strategies, ensuring long-term success. Readers will gain valuable insights that lead to improved decision-making, enhanced operational efficiency, and a stronger competitive edge. By applying the principles outlined in the book, readers will be empowered to drive meaningful change and stay ahead of industry trends.

Are you the driving force behind your company's success?As an entrepreneur, business owner, CEO, director, or manager, you shoulder the responsibility for your organisation's growth and sustainability. It's a challenging role, and even the best of us occasionally ask ourselves: Am I doing everything right?Companies Built to Last is the follow-up to the No. 1 bestseller The Seven Laws of Guaranteed Growth. This book introduces the Bitsing method, a scientifically proven system developed over the past 30 years. In just seven straightforward steps, you'll learn how to guide your organisation toward its goals while avoiding the common pitfalls that trip others up.Whether you're leading a large multinational or running a smaller business, this book provides a practical, hands-on guide to embedding the Bitsing method into your everyday operations. With real-world examples, actionable tools, and expert tips, you'll have everything you need to ensure long-term success. The seven-step method will help you, for instance, make more informed decisions about your business positioning, marketing investments, and sales growth.But Companies Built to Last isn't just about achieving success-it's about building a business that people genuinely want to be part of. It's about creating a company that not only drives profit but also has a positive impact on society and the environment. It's about building something you can be truly proud of.Let's transform your business-forever.

In this book, seasoned identity consultant Stijn van Diemen explores eight strategic perspectives on corporate identity, each illustrated with engaging real-world cases. These cases bring the concepts to life, showing how the strategic models can be applied in different contexts. By following these examples, you'll be better equipped to translate the insights into your own organisation, sector, or region.Filled with dozens of practical models and design principles, this book helps managers and marketers make better decisions, gain stakeholder support, and build a solid foundation for their strategy. The practical case studies make it easier to see how the strategies work in real life, enabling you to adapt them to your own unique situation and drive success.

Creative directors are often thrust into leadership roles with little practical guidance. The result? Stress, costly mistakes, missed opportunities-and sometimes, a team that's far from inspired. As the role becomes more demanding, the need for clear, actionable advice is more urgent than ever.The Complete Creative Director is here to fill that gap, offering essential tools to help you lead with confidence and creativity. This is the first comprehensive manual for creative directors, providing straightforward advice that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine. It will help you understand exactly what's expected of you as a creative and give you the confidence to meet those expectations.You'll gain a solid grasp of best practices while learning to adapt them to fit your unique style and personality. The book also offers techniques for managing anxiety, so you can approach your role with focus and authority. You'll discover how to build strong relationships-both inside and outside your organisation-while fostering a creative culture. Additionally, you'll learn how to develop a thriving creative department, master pitches, and effectively engage with the commercial side of the business.Ultimately, this book will make you more resilient in the face of setbacks, adaptable to constant change, and better equipped to focus on what truly matters: delivering exceptional creative work.

"Financing the Race to Space is a masterful work that challenges and inspires. Armen V. Papazian's book is a must-read for policymakers, investors, and anyone with a keen interest in the future of space exploration. It is a testament to the power of visionary thinking and a significant contribution to the discourse on sustainable space development."-Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli, The Right Honourable The Lord Mayor of London, City of London Corporation "Financing the Race to Space is an inspiring and ground-breaking blueprint for the future of space exploration. Blending visionary thinking with practical financial innovation, it offers transformative insights into funding sustainable space ventures and provides the tools and guidance needed to propel humanity's most ambitious space endeavors. Papazian redefines the financial paradigm necessary for our leap into the cosmos. Essential and enlightening, a must-read for C-suite executives, investors, and policymakers."- Karlton D. Johnson, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Governors, National Space Society "Investors, wisely advised by our members who understand the precepts that Dr Papazian covers so well in his work, stand to reap the responsible rewards."- Tracy Vegro OBE, CEO, The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment "An extraordinary book that serves us and future generations with realism and optimism."- Adrian Webb, Founder and Director, Space Value Foundation "A thought provoking and fresh way to look at finance and economics with a set of ideas that deserve wider debate."-Dr. Gillian Tett OBE, Provost, King's College Cambridge University, Editorial Board Member, Financial Times This seminal book examines the monetary and financial foundations necessary for outer space exploration, development, and settlement. It addresses the shortcomings of our financial value framework, financial mathematics, and monetary architecture, and introduces the transformations required to unlock the massive investment programs needed to invent, manufacture, deploy, and maintain the new habitats of the future.Armen V. Papazian is a financial economist (PhD, University of Cambridge) and the author of Hardwiring Sustainability into Financial Mathematics and The Space Value of Money.

The U.S. health care system is dominated by private and public (governmental) insurance which makes it difficult for many Americans to imagine access to health care without it. The health care system in the United States is sometimes mistakenly referred to as market-based, partly because of the previous lack of compulsory insurance.

It is divided in four parts - supply chain management, production planning and inventory management, signal processing and social sciences in such a way that researchers can follow up to date progress in the field while observing various applications with large datasets.

Quantum Computing in Logistics and Supply Chain Management discusses the transformative potential of quantum computing in reshaping the landscape of supply chain management.

The book examines the unique challenges and opportunities that emerged because of the pandemic. It provides a comprehensive roadmap for healthcare institutions seeking to leverage digital solutions for improved patient care, public health, and crisis response. It offers a balanced blend of theoretical insights and practical applications.