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This interdisciplinary book explores how CO2 can become a resource instead of a waste, and as such, be a tool to meet one of the grandest challenges humanity is facing: climate change.

This book explores how the conceptual lens of Holistic Flexibility presents new advancements in systems thinking in management science. Systems thinking is often associated with frameworks and methodologies that often confine the discipline to academic circles in operations research and management science (OR/MS).

This book covers the gap by providing a variety of novel perspectives that involve individuals as central figures in the B2B marketing environment.

This book explores the process of grassroots innovations in the context of the global south. It explains why these bottom-up solutions developed by common people are generated due to lack of available or affordable technology to meet their needs.

Technology is at the core of every business, making cyber security an indispensable aspect of an organization's survival. As a result, a holistic approach toward securing an enterprise is imperative. This book equips business analysts with the required cyber security knowledge to recognise risks at all levels and deliver a complete analysis.

This book provides a guide for those looking to understand the potential of blockchain technology and its impact on various industries. The book provides an in-depth exploration of blockchain technology, its use cases, and the opportunities and challenges it presents. From digital currencies and smart contracts to supply chain management and decentralized finance, the book covers all the key aspects of blockchain technology. The authors also go beyond the technical details, providing valuable insights and practical advice on how to navigate this new era of decentralization and trustless transactions. The book is an ideal read for researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, or anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve and stay informed about the future of blockchain technology.

Ist ein Dirigent nur ein Künstler oder muss er in einem festem Amt unter Umstönden nicht auch zur Leitung einer gesamten Institution beitragen oder diese sogar auch administrativ leiten? Was geschieht, wenn er zugunsten administrativer Aufgaben den Kernbereich künstlerischen Schaffens überschreiten muss? Kann ein Künstler gleichzeitig auch ein Manager sein und wenn ja, kommt es seiner Mission zugute bzw. was sollte er hierfür an Kompetenzen für diese Doppelrolle einbringen und auf welche Weise?Diese und weitere Fragen erörtert das Buch aus berufpraktischer Sicht anhand von Fachliteraturquellen und empirischen Einsichten. Ein Leitfaden zur Ergründung der Frage der Doppelrolle von Künstler und Manager.

Unlock the secret to a thriving chiropractic practice with Dr. Mark Postles' transformative guide, "The Attractive Practice Model for Chiropractors." This book is a beacon for chiropractors seeking to create a sustainable, philosophically congruent practice that magnetically draws ideal practice members. Dr. Postles introduces the concept of "the Attractive Practice", a practice so appealing that clients not only pay and stay but refer others for a lifetime. He expertly navigates the reader through the intricacies of the human brain, utilising the in8model to demonstrate how to cultivate a practice that resonates with clients on a deep, meaningful level. Discover the power of nurturing relationships, delivering with style, and constantly reinventing oneself. Learn how to transform your practice into a vitalistic practice, a place where everyone thrives and practice members rave about the care they receive. Embark on a transformative journey with Dr. Postles and unlock the potential of your practice. Your path to a flourishing chiropractic practice starts here.

Out of your depth? Leading under pressure?Need to put things in perspective?This trilogy is for you.Spend some time introspecting with leadership specialist Anton Guinea, and find your 'why'. You'll discover your leadership style and how to upgrade it, find ways to put things in perspective and cope when things go boom, and learn how to uplift your teams by learning to lead with courage, care and radical candour.

As a leader, are you in control?Reacting instead of responding? Dealing with bullies in business suits?This book is for you.Spend some time with leadership specialist Anton Guinea, and learn how to create conscious control. You'll discover ways to develop emotional intelligence, how to operate with care factor, and learn to reach your leadership goals by upskilling your leadership.

As a leader, who are you becoming?Out of your depth? Leading under pressure?Need to put things in perspective?This book is for you.Spend some time introspecting with leadership specialist Anton Guinea, and find your 'why. 'You'll discover your leadership style and how to transform it, find ways to cope when things go BOOM, and learn to reach your leadership goals by upgrading your leadership mindset.

A comprehensive guide that provides you with with all the tips, guidance and practical advice needed to starting and operating your own furniture and home decor consignment business. From sourcing inventory, pricing, point-of-sale software and delivery of items to customers homes, the pages of "Secondhand Success" you'll find a treasure trove of information that will empower bringing your dreams to life. Your journey to success starts here!

This book provides a knowledge base of the existing indigenous and local water knowledge, values, and practices, and how this water knowledge can be mainstreamed into the decision-making process. The book not only demonstrates the perks of using indigenous knowledge but also illustrates the barriers and gaps that should be considered while planning for mainstreaming traditional knowledge and values at a local scale. The chapters incorporate case studies from various parts of the world demonstrating how indigenous, and religious and cultural values of water have translated into water use and conservation behavior among indigenous people ensuring resource sustainability over a long period of time. There has been global attention towards combining indigenous and local knowledge with new information and innovation to attain future water security. In this regard, this book is timely, relevant, and significant as it is the first attempt, as per the best of our knowledge, to publish a book that solely addresses indigenous and local knowledge, values, and practices regarding water management, quality monitoring, use, and conservation. With increasing emphasis on the inclusion of indigenous and local knowledge into natural resource governance and conservation by international agencies like the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), the proposed book will significantly contribute to the existing knowledge base and demonstrate the importance of mainstreaming indigenous water knowledge and practices into water governance and decision making. The UN SDGs, recognizing the significance of indigenous knowledge systems, emphasized its inclusion in most aspects and principles of SDGs. Apart from direct links with SDGs like zero hunger (SDG 2), no poverty (SDG 1), and climate action (SDG 13), indigenous and local knowledge system is considered to be directly connected to clean water and sanitation (SDG 6). The book will be useful to researchers and students in the field of indigenous knowledge and education, water governance, community-level planning, and water sustainability. The book can be referred to for postgraduate courses and beyond, as well as policymakers, conservationists, non-governmental organizations, development practitioners, and local government officials.

This book focuses on the main advancements made in the economics and social sciences field through the use of grey systems theory. As a result, it addresses both the state of the art and the applications of grey systems theory in economics and social sciences. The book is structured in eight main chapters, covering the following topics: the state of the art in the grey systems theory research in economics and social sciences, which includes a bibliometric analysis, a selection of the most well-cited papers in the field, and a selection of applications in which the grey systems theory is used in the areas of suppliers selection, risk assessment, public opinion assessment, linear programming, complex projects management, social media analysis, and natural language processing Each chapter gives an overview of a particular economic or social sciences topic, providing an explanation on the main terms and methods used for solving the problem, including the notations, terminology, and the needed steps to solve it. A practical application is presented in most of the chapters, while in the others, a series of case studies are presented from the literature and discussed in depth in terms of methods used and advantages brought by each of these methods. The last chapter discusses the hybridization cases in which the grey systems theory has been or can be successfully used along with other artificial intelligence methods and techniques for a more advanced analysis in the economics and social sciences field. The reasoning and the explanations used in the book are easy to understand for the interested persons who are not familiar to the field and want to learn more related on how the grey systems theory can be applied to economics and social sciences. As for the experts in this field, this book can be a good referral point for developing new areas of research by combining the advantages of the grey systems theory with other theories within the field.

Insider case stories from real family businesses owned and managed by Asian families globally cover topics including succession planning, conflict resolution, overcoming COVID 19, values and identity, CSR, green innovation, sustainability, internationalization, transformation, family relation, communications, and entrepreneurship.

This book doesn't just tell you what to do to lead well: it tells you exactly how to do it - what to say, how to say it and why - when you need it.

Creare uno spirito di squadra, motivare i vostri dipendenti, migliorare le loro prestazioni in modo divertente. È possibile?Pensate che non sia possibile creare e fare esibire una intera equipe, ma sempre divertendosi?Errore, è perfettamente possibile e potete farlo per la vostra propria equipe!La nostra collezione di pratiche guide "Team Building inside" ve lo dimostrerà!Scoprite attività energizzanti e divertenti che vi aiuteranno a creare e vivere lo spirito di squadra!Abbiamo più di un decennio di esperienza nell'organizzazione e nella gestione di decine di eventi di team building che coinvolgono centinaia di partecipanti per gruppi che vanno da 7 a 500 persone, tra adulti e giovani.Vogliamo condividere con voi le nostre conoscenze utili e i nostri suggerimenti per aiutarvi a far avanzare la vostra equipe a costo minimo.Scoprirete attività che stimoleranno i partecipanti e li ispireranno a rivelare le loro qualità e il piacere di lavorare insieme. Team Building inside: La collezione completaQuesto libro riunisce tutti i numeri della collezione Team Building Inside.Troverete 40 attività che vi aiuteranno non solo a migliorare le competenze dei vostri dipendenti, ma anche a organizzare degli eventi di team building di successo, che renderanno più salda la collaborazione della vostra equipe.Ogni attività è descritta in dettaglio: le competenze sviluppate, la descrizione, il materiale necessario e tutte le fasi dell'organizzazione, nonché il riassunto finale dell'esercizio.I nostri suggerimenti e le risorse che mettiamo a vostra disposizione sul nostro sito vi aiuteranno ad organizzare in modo efficace le vostre giornate di team building. Troverete anche diverse centinaia di foto che illustrano le diverse attività.Con l'aiuto di Iconav potrete facilmente comporre il contenuto di un modulo di team building in base alle competenze che desiderate sviluppare per il vostro team.Allora, siete pronti a creare e vivere lo spirito di squadra?!Alors on y va!Cordiali saluti,Cristina & Olivier Rebiere

A book for future, past, and present Shopkeepers (and the people who love them). After five years of owning, operating, and closing her dream store, Ana Maria realized that opening for business also means opening up to personal growth. OPEN dives into the practical elements of building and operating a retail store while squarely focusing on the Shopkeeper behind it. Blending memoir and keen observations, author Ana Maria Muñoz shares her Shopkeeper Journey while encouraging readers to dig into their "Personal Backroom" and take Personal Inventory to identify what makes them tick, dim, glow, and burn out. OPEN is filled with hands-on insights, vulnerable personal stories, and reflections to inspire present and future Shopkeepers to take action, build a better launch, grow their store, and evolve with their Shopkeeper Dream. This book is less how-to build and more how-to be: - Dig deep into your vision for your personal life and store so you can choose the right path for both. - Identify the metrics for success that will be your guide as you drive your business more effectively to bring your vision to life. - Enjoy the journey and experience your time as a Shopkeeper with more ease and delight while serving your community. While focused on Shopkeepers, the overarching themes are universal for any entrepreneur, small business owner, and anyone who desires to live the YES out of life.Whether you want to launch your dream store, operate your current brick-and-mortar with less friction and more bliss, move on to a new adventure, or get a Shopkeeper's point of view, OPEN will reveal a world of considerations and possibilities.

In the rapidly evolving digital era, businesses undergo profound transformations requiring strategic adaptation and optimization. Digital Business and Optimizing Operating Strategies delves into the intricate interplay between digital technology and business strategies, exploring various facets such as management, marketing, finance, human resources, and more within the digital market structure. This comprehensive book critically examines enterprises' skills, productivity, and adaptability in response to technological advancements and customer expectations. Covering a wide range of sub-topics, this book addresses the management of social media applications, the technological capabilities of human resources, digital sustainability, and the integration of artificial intelligence technology. By highlighting opportunities and challenges, the book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners across diverse disciplines, offering novel perspectives and cutting-edge practices in the digital business landscape. This book is designed to resonate with a diverse audience, and will appeal to researchers, marketing managers, metaverse enthusiasts, website designers and developers, e-commerce practitioners, social media users, consumer behavior and marketing researchers, and brand experts. It is an essential resource for both undergraduate and graduate students while also serving as a valuable reference for professionals in the field.

The persistent presence of cognitive biases has influenced rational decisions and strategic management since the 1970s. These prejudiced errors in judgment, often systematic and predictable, breach the foundational assumptions of economic theory, leading to dire consequences such as social inequality, financial collapse, and governmental inefficiency. Even the brightest minds are not immune, making it crucial to address these biases head-on. Overcoming Cognitive Biases in Strategic Management and Decision Making unravels the complex tapestry of biases that infiltrate decision-making processes at all levels. From social injustice biases and reasoning errors to action-inaction and social biases, the book confronts the myriad of ways that biases manifest in critical moments. These pose a significant threat to sound decision-making in various fields, impacting professionals ranging from judges and doctors to public officials. The repercussions of unchecked biases are far-reaching, leading to flawed outcomes that echo through society. The urgent need for a strategic response to mitigate these biases and enhance decision-making processes forms the crux of the problem this book seeks to address.

Professional women of color identify with various natural, Black hairstyles including braids, dread locs, twists, and other natural coiled styles. Black women who work in professional settings have historically encountered negative stares, remarks, and biases. They tend to be stereotyped on their level of professionalism and competency if they choose not to conform to mainstream hairstyles. Women wearing Black hairstyles are often perceived as less beautiful and less professional than those who wear Eurocentric hairstyles. Professional Black women are often challenged in these situations where they must decide how to manage their identity in the work environment. Too often, professional Black women apply and interview for positions where their natural hairstyle becomes the topic of interest. If given the opportunity for employment, subtle references may be made about their hairstyles, which suggests such hairstyles are not in alignment with the professional climate of an organization. This type of pressure makes Black women feel forced to conform to Eurocentric hairstyles. These expectations lead to feelings of social inadequacy, hurt, and discouragement of individuals in their workplace. The apprehensions with hair acceptance are even more concerning, when considering that the notion of straight groomed hair has been largely expected not only by Whites, but also by many people of color as well. Women of Color and Hair Bias in the Work Environment explores the experiences of professional women of color who have had encountered feelings of uncertainty, self-consciousness, or differing treatment, and/or discrimination because of their natural hairstyle choices. The intent is to shine a light on the challenges professional women of color face and how these experiences impact their hiring and/or work environment. Covering topics such as hairstyle empowerment, ethics of hair bias, and diversity of hair, this book serves as an invaluable resource for educators, social workers, psychologists, organizational leadership, business professionals, and more. This book also allows women to be encouraged by stories of professional women who have overcome the societal burdens placed on natural hair.