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Praise for YOUR AI ROADMAP "Joan's message is visionary and practical, and everyone is invited." -Rebecca Evanhoe, Visiting Assistant Professor, Pratt Institute "Dr. Bajorek is one of the most driven and high-achieving AI leaders I know. She's got a knack for closing 6- to 8-figure deals, building community, and empowering others to reach their goals." -Marion Desmazières, Portfolio Development, M12 Microsoft's Venture Fund "As a Person of Color, I deeply resonate with the idea that crucial information is often hidden for marginalized communities. It's a must-read for anyone wanting to enhance their financial literacy and knowledge in the age of AI." -Miguel Angel Velasco, Social Worker "This book is another tool in your arsenal to quiet the trolls in your mind who tell you you're not good enough." -Stacey Gordon, Executive Advisor, Rework Work "I wish I could have referenced it during those pivotal moments in my career journey." -Meera Patel, Industrial Engineering Student, University of Washington "Joan's voice is extremely clear, hopeful, and inclusive-a rare find! I enjoyed the personal finance stories, jokes, and down to earth grounded advice. Her advice is on-point and I would happily recommend it to friends and clients alike as a starting point." -Jenni Monahan, Vice President, Private Wealth Management, Bernstein

A straightforward, hands-on starter kit for your exciting new career in IT Zero to Engineer: The Unconventional Blueprint to Securing a 6-Figure IT Career is an intensely practical, no-nonsense guide to starting or rebooting your career in technology. Author and IT industry veteran Terry Kim gives you a first-person view of how to conquer the tech and cybersecurity realms, drawing on his own two decades' experience in the field. You'll learn how to get job-ready in less than four months, regardless of your educational background, and enjoy complimentary NGT Academy bonuses, including unlimited access to the CompTIA Network+ Certification Course, a free one-on-one career strategy session with trained IT career specialists, and membership in the Zero to Engineer Community Group. The book offers: Common and intuitive IT career pathways, showing you how to get from A-to-Z in the most direct way possible IT employment contract negotiation tips that make it easier to get your first six-figure job offer A comprehensive collection of worksheets you can use in your own journey from IT-beginner to subject-matter expert Perfect for anyone interested in starting a brand-new and exciting career in technology, Zero to Engineer is also a must-read for career changers and professionals interested in pivoting to a new job in tech. Whether or not you have a college degree, it's the insider's guide to IT and cybersecurity that you've been waiting for.

Praise for THE GO-TO-MARKET CHEAT CODE "The Go-to-Market Cheat Code is exactly that-a secret weapon for B2B business success. Gray and Wagner share their hard-won wisdom and well-researched case studies to give you a leg up. In this new era of AI and Ecosystem-Led Growth, this is essential reading for every leader looking to scale and thrive." -BOB MOORE, Co-Founder and CEO of Crossbeam; nationally bestselling author of Ecosystem-Led Growth: A Blueprint for Sales and Marketing Success Using the Power of Partnerships "As Co-Founder of Stage 2 Capital, I have seen the transformative power of strategic B2B partnerships firsthand. Justin Gray and Josh Wagner's book, The Go-to-Market Cheat Code, is a masterful guide that distills decades of experience and insights into a compelling narrative. This book is a must-read for anyone serious about leveraging the power of collaboration to drive growth and innovation." -MARK ROBERGE, Co-Founder at Stage 2 Capital; Senior Lecturer at the Harvard Business School; founding CRO at HubSpot "Partnerships are one of the most sorely misunderstood-and underutilized-areas in B2B business today. As a result, organizations leave great amounts of revenue and opportunity on the table. In this book, Justin Gray and Josh Wagner demystify what it means to engage with strategic partners and all the benefits such an approach can unlock. If you want to reach today's sophisticated buyers, The Go-to-Market Cheat Code is your blueprint for success." -JAY MCBAIN, Chief Analyst, Canalys

Covers a full range of theoretical, methodological and statistical approaches relied upon by behavioural accounting researchers, giving the reader a good grounding in both theoretical perspectives and practical applications. Eight new chapters reflect the expansion of the topics and theories, methodologies and offer developmental advice.

The book aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the theoretical and practical aspects related to values in international business, including changes in the value creation process and the adaptation and evolution of firms in an environment affected by various crises.

This book explores the digital transformation of performing arts, taking readers on a journey through classical orchestras as illustrative examples.

An in-depth literature review using combined qualitative and quantitative methods enabled the authors to present the issue from a range of theoretical perspectives. With a model acknowledging the multifaceted nature of work engagement and its association with well-being, the book introduces a selection of psychosocial means to enhance it.

This handbook addresses how smart operations, management, and healthcare can be used to detect and analyze supply chain problems, business problems, and diseases. It also discusses the underlying methodologies and related security concerns.

This book explores the governance and ramifications of managerial ties in China's B2B contexts, with the aim of uncovering theoretical mechanisms and practical strategies for effective management of these relationships.

The Cloud Native Attitude puts the power of cutting-edge cloud technology right into your hands by exploring what it truly means in practice. Moving beyond the jargon and tech-talk, it offers clear insights into cloud native's benefits, challenges and real-world applications. This succinct and easy-to-understand guide draws on interviews with industry leaders and decades of hands-on expertise to demystify cloud native principles and help you navigate your own adoption journey more confidently and effectively - all with a little bit of fun too!Understand Cloud Native: Learn about Cloud Native technologies, including microservices, containers and orchestration and how they can enhance scalability and to time to market for your business. Learn from real-world applications: Discover illuminating case studies from organisations such as The Financial Times and Skyscanner, illustrating practical implementations and lessons learned when adopting cloud native approaches. Strategise for success: Gain actionable insights on overcoming the challenges, embracing the opportunities, and maximising the potential of Cloud Native technologies to accelerate innovation and deliver excellence. With expert knowledge from seasoned professionals in the field, this book equips you with the tools, knowledge and, most importantly, the right attitude to transform your understanding of the possibilities of Cloud Native. Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your strategy, this essential and accessible read provides the clarity you need in a complex landscape.

This book delves into the history of biometrics, the various systems that have been developed to date, the problems that have arisen from these systems, the necessity of AI-based biometrics systems, the various AI techniques.

"Unleash Your Business addresses the rapidly changing landscapes of digital, data, and AI, and the need for organizations to take advantage of their data. Modern enterprises understand the value of their data but struggle with where to start and how to generate actionable insights. In this book, Tabrizi provides a roadmap to help disentangle the complexity of one of the most underused assets in organizations--their data--to create tangible and lasting value. The heart of this process is the delicate balance between the multiple disciplines that power AI and behavioral economics. The roadmap begins by figuring out how to ask the right questions. The uncomfortable process of peeling back the layers of a complex problem to uncover and connect seemingly unconnected dots--and the creativity led by curiosity--is the foundation for this model of strategic thinking. The book outlines core topics at the intersection of AI and behavioral economics."--

"In What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast, renowned author and consultant Kate O'Neill delivers a roadmap to achieve business growth, transformation, and innovation through the use of emerging technologies--but crucially, in a human-centric manner that benefits both business and humanity. Drawing on her experience working with organizations like Google, Yale, and the United Nations, O'Neill offers a unique blend of strategic guidance, ethical considerations, and practical application to help organizations not just survive, but thrive through bold and empathetic leadership."--

Accessible, thorough guide to merging data analysis and AI with new talent strategies The Inclusion Equation is a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind guide to merging DEI and employee wellbeing concepts with data analytics and AI. In this book, renowned thought leader and professional keynote speaker Dr. Serena Huang explains exactly how to quantify the effectiveness of new talent strategies by connecting them to a firm ROI estimate, enabling readers to approach and win the favor of higher-ups in any organization with the same effectiveness that marketing and financial departments do. This book is written in a style that is appealing and accessible to all readers regardless of technical background, but with enough depth to provide real insight and strategies. Dr. Serena H. Huang distills her 10 years of F500 people analytics leadership experience into tools and framework you can leverage to measure and improve DEI and wellbeing in your workplace. Some of the topics explored in this book include: Attract and retain top talent, including Gen Z and Millennials, with tailored DEI and wellbeing strategies Quantifying not only a talent strategy's perceived initial effect on an organization, but also its improvement and expansion over time Turning DEI and wellbeing from illusive corporate concepts to quantifiable metrics Harness the power of AI to create synchronized DEI and wellbeing strategies that maximize ROI Getting serious attention from your CEO and CFO by quantifying HR initiatives Using data storytelling to demonstrate the business impact of DEI and wellbeing Preparing for the future by understanding the role of AI in creating an inclusive and healthy workplace The Inclusion Equation is a complete guide for DEI and wellbeing, covering getting started in measurement to using storytelling to influence leadership. This is the contemporary playbook for any organization intending to substantially improve their diversity, equity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing by leveraging data & AI. This book is also perfect for any data analytics professionals who want to understand how to apply analytics to issues that keep their CEOs up at night. Whether you are a data expert or data novice, as long as you are serious about improving DEI and wellbeing, this book is for you.

These days, the term 'gamification' is increasingly, and at the same time, widely used in business. Globally, businesses are adopting gamification as the primary method in transforming business operations. Gamification refers to the practice of incorporating game concepts into non-game environments, such as a corporate website, online community, or company intranet, in order to boost employee engagement. Gamification aims to engage and motivate customers, staff members, and partners to encourage co-operation, sharing and interaction. Businesses utilize game elements, such as leaderboards, badges and rewards to recruit, onboard, and train new employees; to motivate compliance with administrative requirements, such as filing travel and expense reports, to engage remote teams and to improve employee performance.Gamification helps organization by encouraging the desired employee behaviour. This book considers the application of gamification and its implementation in the business context across global enterprises. It aims to explain the importance and applications of gamification towards the business context in areas including marketing, human resource management and financial services and provide an understanding of the essence of gamification in organizations, its role in the present. The book investigates the founded applications and games within the book chapters, based on the organizational behavioral context, international marketing management and financial services context. Furthermore, it presents practical real-world examples of application-based gamification for organizations in this book.

In today's fast-paced world, where uncertainty and stress can feel like constant companions, resilience is the key to surviving and thriving. Drawing on timeless wisdom and modern insights, The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience offers practical tools and expert tips to help you navigate life's challenges - whether it's a demanding workplace, personal setbacks or an unexpected crisis. Learn how to handle adversity with grace and transform obstacles into opportunities for growth. Discover how resilient people stay calm in the face of misfortune and find out how you can:Shift your mindset to approach stress and adversity with calm and clarity. Develop a personal, actionable strategy for resilience. Cultivate emotional strength to improve wellbeing, reduce anxiety and live a happier and healthier life. Embed resilience in the hearts and minds of your team and your organisation. Emotional resilience is the superpower that can help you overcome challenges, and break through obstacles. It will empower you, and those around you, to excel at work as well as in life. Whatever you're facing, whether it's at home or at work, this handy guide will help you tap into your inner strengths and turn your setbacks into comebacks.

Climate Change and Social Responsibility explores the complex relationships between climate change and social responsibility, offering a unique blend of historical context, future perspectives, and innovative solutions.

Offering a thorough exploration of the symbiotic relationship between data engineering and modern marketing strategies, Data Engineering for Data-Driven Marketing uses a strategic lens to delve into methodologies of collecting, transforming, and storing diverse data sources.

Swift Leadership: A Taylor-made Approach to Influence and Decision Making uses the case study of global popstar Taylor Swift to explore a range of leadership concepts such as transformational leadership, goal setting, creativity and innovation, power, team effectiveness and more.

Global business leader and single mother of 4, Bianca Best, reveals the 8 powerful and transformative strategies for ambitious women to achieve success with integrity and joy. This is a plan for reaching for the stars and seizing them without burning out, through inner balance and magnificent outer shine.Are you craving more time and energy?Is stress taking its toll on your productivity?Do your ambitions feel increasingly hard to achieve?You are not alone. Too many brilliant women are exhausted and dimming their lights unnecessarily. This book is your powerful solution and inspiring path to achieving your dreams with grace, joy and integrity.Bianca Best is an award-winning executive, coach, thought leader and mother of four, who has learned how to succeed without compromising body, mind or soul. After years of burnout, she mastered how to blend ambition with wellbeing. And then a funny thing happened, her impact and happiness soared! This is her practical, proven and invigorating roadmap: just 8 essential strategies to holistically shift from stress and struggle to empowered rising and achieving.With graceful productivity as your superpower, you’ll find your inner balance then unleash your magnificent outer shine, taking your boldest work into the world, building influence and respect, maximizing your income and value, all while feeling purposeful, peaceful and energized.

A one-of-a-kind book that provides a thorough introduction to the field of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and shows how organizations today can leverage HRIS to make better people decisions and manage talent more effectively.

The book explores the concept of business maturity within the context of Industry 4.0, focusing on how organizations can achieve strategic goals through effective process management and technology integration.