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If not now, when?Anchored in the tenets of justice, repair, and belonging, Equity Now is a comprehensive guide for educators that emphasizes the urgent need for immediate action to dismantle systemic barriers in education. Aimed at K-12 professionals at all levels of the education system, the book urges us to move beyond individual efforts by applying an equity lens to our policies and practices.Through honest, sustained, and critical dialogues in "brave spaces," educators can address disparities and create equity-centered school communities. Equity Now proposes a solutions-oriented approach to fostering welcoming, affirming, responsive, and rigorous learning environments. Author Tyrone C. Howard, one of the leading authorities on issues related to racial inequality in our schools, provides An equity framework grounded in justice, repair, and belonging A clear vision of equity-focused leadership Essential practices, strategies, and resources for classroom teachers Suggestion for engaging parents, families and caregivers in schools Recommendations for engaging data in an equity based way Reflection questions and additional resources at the close of each chapterThis book is a must-read for educators, administrators, and policymakers who are committed to creating conditions in which our children can reach their highest potential.

Moonshot Applied outlines how the world's best performing companies combine bold ambition and superb implementation to spot, develop and scale innovations repeatedly and provides a guide for companies to develop their approach to innovation.

Are you tired of Mondays being synonymous with stress, chaos, and the dreaded start of the workweek? It's time to transform your perspective and embrace the potential that each new week holds. In "Planning to start your week off to a better start" discover a comprehensive guide to planning your week for unparalleled success and fulfillment.This book takes you on a transformative journey, providing practical strategies and actionable advice to ensure your Mondays set a positive tone for the entire week. From goal-setting and strategic planning to time management and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, each chapter equips you with the tools needed to navigate the challenges of the week ahead. Uncover the secrets to: Setting clear and achievable goals that align with your values.Designing a weekly routine that balances work, personal development, and relaxation.Prioritizing tasks effectively using proven methods like the Eisenhower Matrix.Boosting productivity through time management hacks and technological tools.Overcoming Monday morning blues with a positive mindset and resilience.In "Planning to start your week off to a better start" you'll find inspiration from real-life success stories, practical exercises to implement each concept, and the guidance needed to create a customized plan tailored to your unique goals and lifestyle. Whether you're a professional striving for career success, an entrepreneur managing a business, or simply seeking a more organized and fulfilling life, this book will empower you to take charge of your week and achieve lasting success.

This book aims to provide a comprehensive study on various aspects of environmental pollution dynamics using geospatial technology and modeling techniques. The utility of geospatial technology will be demonstrated for the effective study of environmental pollution, as space and location are very important for effective environmental health surveillance. The timeliness of the work is due to the increasing relevance of geospatial technology applications in environmental health investigations. Moreover, different types of pollution are covered in detail, including air and soil, all of which are analyzed using latest Remote Sensing and GIS technology. The basics of environmental pollution and its impacts are covered in the book's first part, while the second part focuses on the use of geospatial technology in investigating and modeling various instances of environmental pollution. The third part discusses policy measures for mitigating environmental pollution hazards, usinggeospatial analyses and data to craft informed policy decisions. The primary audience for the book is researchers working in the field of environmental pollution with incorporation of geospatial technology, including upper-level undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in remote sensing and its environmental applications. The secondary audience is academicians, planners, environmentalists and policymakers working in the field of environment protection and management.

In today's business landscape, companies compete more and more as integrated supply chains rather than as individual firms. The success of the entire supply chain determines the economic well-being of each company involved. With management attention shifting to supply chains, the role of management accounting naturally must extend to the cross-company layer as well. This book demonstrates how management accounting can make a significant contribution to supply chain success. It targets students who are already familiar with the fundamentals of accounting and want to extend their expertise in the field of cross-company (or network) management accounting. Practitioners will draw valuable insights from the text as well. This second edition includes a new Chapter on Digitalization and Supply Chain Accounting, as well as new opener cases to each chapter that provide real-world examples.Additional questions via app: Download the Springer Nature Flashcards app for free and use exclusive additional material to test your knowledge.

"Echoes of Economic Equality" resonates as a powerful narrative that echoes the pursuit of fairness, justice, and balance within the intricate web of global economies. This compelling exploration delves into the challenges, triumphs, and ongoing dialogues surrounding the quest for economic equality.The description intricately weaves through the historical tapestry of economic systems, dissecting the roots of inequality and the persistent echoes that reverberate through time. From wealth disparities to systemic biases, the narrative sheds light on the multifaceted aspects that contribute to economic imbalances, inviting readers to confront the complexities of this pervasive issue.As the story unfolds, it captures the diverse efforts, policies, and movements aimed at addressing economic inequality on both local and global scales. It examines the role of governments, institutions, and grassroots initiatives in shaping a more equitable economic landscape, emphasizing the potential impact of collective action."Echoes of Economic Equality" is not merely a recounting of disparities but a testament to the resilience of communities and individuals striving for a fairer future. The narrative explores innovative solutions, inclusive practices, and the transformative power of economic empowerment, offering a vision of a world where prosperity is shared more equitably.This exploration of economic equality serves as a call to action, encouraging readers to reflect on their roles in fostering positive change. It challenges preconceptions, sparks empathy, and inspires a collective commitment to building societies where the echoes of economic equality resonate far and wide, ensuring a more just and inclusive future for all.

This edited collection highlights the unique cultural and socioeconomic elements of China and the strong influence of those elements on women leaders in the nation. The authors present perspectives on women leaders¿ current state of working conditions and balancing of personal and professional lives in diverse contexts while discussing commonalities and differences across sectors in China and drawing comparisons with Asian and non-Asian contexts. Chapters will explore cultural contexts that hinder career advancement, family roles for women, government policies and educational opportunities that support women's development, and finally the future for women in China. The book provides a thorough assessment of the situation of women in China for scholars in leadership, management, international relations, and human resource development.

Organisationen besitzen eine ähnliche Systemdynamik wieLebewesen. Die Bücher Autopoiesis und Zellkultur haben bereits die Mechanismen des Wachstums und der Anpassungsfähigkeit von Zellen untersucht und in die Welt des Managements übertragen.Business Entropie untersucht nun die physikalischen undchemischen Grundlagen, auf denen so etwas wie Leben möglich ist. Dabei geht es um Veränderung, Trägheit, Energie und Entropie. Es geht um die Frage wie Stabilität möglich ist, wie Prozesse durch Katalyse beschleunigt werden können und wie trotz des zweiten Hauptsatzes der Thermodynamik in Lebewesen Ordnung entstehen kann.Dabei bietet das Buch eine Reise von Galilei und Newton über die Thermodynamik bis hin zur Biochemie und übersetzt dieseKonzepte in die Welt der Organisationen.

This edited book discusses creative and recent developments of fuzzy systems and its real-life applications of multiple criteria decision making. Keeping on the existing fuzzy sets and recent developed fuzzy sets, viz., intuitionistic fuzzy, Pythagorean fuzzy, Fermatean fuzzy, Hesitant fuzzy and multiple criteria decision approaches, this book is committed to probing the soft computing techniques and fuzzy multiple criteria decision making in favour of fuzzy intelligent system and business analytics. It also addresses novel development of fuzzy set theory as well as real-life applications of fuzzy systems. It presents challenging and useful real-world applications based on problems of decision making in various fields. The modelling and solution procedures of such real-world problems will be provided concisely although all topics start with a more developed resolution. The contributory chapters will be based on the vast research experiences of the authors in real-world decision-making problems. This book provides readers with a valuable conspectus of several decision-making problems as a reference for researchers and industrial practitioners in this field. This book will broadly cover recent development of fuzzy systems and its applications of multiple criteria decision making in the areas of management and production, manufacturing management, selections problems, group decision making, transportation and logistics, inventory control systems and interval technique/fuzzy technique (uncertainty) of the above mentioned areas.

Your business may be financially successful, but you are probably still central to too many decisions. And feelings of being stuck, overwhelmed or lonely are common.

Are you the sort of person who enjoys finding better ways to do things? Does your job require you to find more productive ways of getting things done? Or do you have to find ways to create capacity to explore new business ideas?If so, this book will help you answer the key questions you will be asking yourself. This practical handbook will help you identify and quantify the stream of productivity improvements required year after year. Built around questions frequently asked by our clients, this book gives you the information you need to address your day-to-day challenges. You will find interesting case studies and quick-win steps, getting you off to a flying start. Includes chapters on budgeting, making savings, maximising customer throughput, leadership structure, increasing efficiency, sense-checking projected savings and balancing investment against controlling costs.

"Despite much learning and research over many decades, large ICT software projects have continued to experience poor outcomes or fallen short of original expectations--some spectacularly so. This is the case in the Australian and New Zealand public sectors, even though these projects operate within historically developed institutional frameworks that provide the rules, guidelines and controls, and aim to consistently improve outcomes. Something is amiss. In Adapting for Inertia, Grant Douglas questions the effectiveness of these institutional frameworks in governing large ICT software projects in the Australian and New Zealand public sectors. He also gauges the perspectives of a large number of actors in projects in both sectors and examines two case studies in detail. The main narrative to emerge is that the institutional frameworks are in a state of inertia: they are failing to adapt, owing to various institutional factors--all of which have public policy implications. Sadly, Douglas finds, this inertia is likely to continue. If there is difficulty in changing the capacity to govern, he proposes, policymakers should look to change the nature of what is to be governed." From publisher website.

Lessons in Leadership: A Leader's Guide to Improve yourself, Inspire Others and Achieve Better ResultsA leader is the key determinant of the success or failure of an organization. Unlock your potential and discover how to improve yourself, build employee loyalty, avoid common pitfalls, navigate tricky personnel situations, and apply time-tested wisdom for better results.

For a long time, quality has been the center of attention in the nonprofit sector, influenced by all kinds of developments in society. Due to, among other things, the interference of the government and the increasing competition, all divisions in the nonprofit sector are obliged to work systematically with their quality. Quality has become necessary. However, as more people gain experience with quality assessments, visitations, and accreditations, so does the criticism. This has to do with how quality is assessed and with the criteria that are used. We will examine this critically in this book. Many questions remain unanswered, and contradictions have not been resolved. Moreover, it is no easy task to have all noses pointing in the same direction. In short, there is still work to be done.This book broadens the traditional vision of quality and quality assurance to a vision and approach that is compatible with the support of the organization's missions in the nonprofit sector. Incidentally, we will speak of quality development rather than quality assurance. The use of the term 'quality development' hopes to inspire people to look differently at quality and how their organization deals with it. Furthermore, this book provides nonprofit organizations with methodologies and tools that can help in the process of permanent quality development.The pursuit of quality for nonprofit organizations is approached from a development perspective and a broader social context. This distinguishes it from the traditional quality management manuals. It offers a constructive and appreciative approach that is compatible with the specific mission of various nonprofit organizations (such as education, health care, social work, and government). The approach is also integral because everyone in the organization, as well as the external partners, is involved.

The purpose of this book is to present a set of guidelines to be used in the application of lean strategy principles and tools in modern organizations. This book aim is to highlight the potential role played by lean strategy tools for strategic planning and strategic management in the reference to the Hoshin Kanri policy deployment system.This book discusses several themes driven and concluded from Toyota that are required to deploy strategies and align goals.The book highlights the potential for the Hoshin Kanri deployment process in manufacturing environments. It emphasizes the importance of leadership development and the usefulness of using the correct coaching behavior to support learning acquisition and decision-making.The book demonstrates how Hoshin Kanri may be effectively used for strategic management and to improve communication from top to down when professionals are sufficiently trained and frontline staff is engaged.In general, lean strategy deployment is still an emerging research topic addressed by only a limited number of references. Some of these references have explained Hoshin Kanri as a tool for strategic management and planning to achieve the goals and they explain how the method aligns corporate strategic objectives as defined and managed by senior managers (at the strategic level) with the plans and activities of middle management and teams (tactical level) and the work done by the employees (operational level). This process is called catching balls, as all three levels of management must negotiate back and force until they agree about the goals and the action plans. However, catching balls is just one aspect of Hoshin Kanri. What is usually miss is the philosophy and the culture which are the most important parts for a successful Hoshin Kanri process across the organization. This book is closing this gap.

Dr. Elouise Epstein's new book, How to hack your supply chain: Breaking today, building tomorrow, provides insights to practitioners for navigating the ongoing volatility of the disruptive world we live in.This book's guidance couldn't arrive at a better time. Supply chain leaders are encountering technological changes, increased customer expectations, and growing security risks. Seemingly overnight, supply chain management has gone from the understudy to the leading actor.The trouble, though, is that most global enterprise supply chains were designed and built decades ago. They remain lumbering monoliths designed to maximize cost savings at the expense of efficiency, ESG, and security. More importantly, most supply chains are not digital; instead, they run on technology from the 1990s, spreadsheets, and human grit. It's time for enterprises to fundamentally redesign their supply chains and then rebuild them around digital excellence and AI fluency.In How to hack your supply chain, Dr. Epstein explains how to create intelligence from the glut of data and upskill practitioners to function in a disrupted world. She also provides advice for improving cyber and physical security and operating supply chains more effectively in an ever-evolving global environment. Written with humor and plenty of real-world examples, How to hack your supply chain is a must-read for operations practitioners, supply chain enthusiasts, and anyone else who yearns to understand and design supply chains for the future.

This volume is a collection of empirical and theoretical research papers regarding Economics, Public Finance and Business written by researchers from several different universities. The studies include a wide range of topics from issues in Economics, Public Finance and Business. The book is aimed at educators, researchers, and students interested in Public Finance, Business and Economics.

In 2005, Becky Kemp was faced with a pivotal moment: another son was on the way. This was not the path she had envisioned for herself. Yet, she learned a crucial lesson - life doesn't follow our scripts. Becky found herself spiraling into the depths of self-inflicted suffering each time her life veered from her meticulously drawn blueprint. It was at this lowest point that she learned a life-changing truth - the power of words can dramatically change your life. This was the dawn of an extraordinary journey."The Word Effect" encapsulates Becky Kemp's profound discovery, articulated through seven simple, yet powerful words. These words are tools for everyone, providing a roadmap to keep moving forward, towards becoming the person they wish to be, even when life presents unexpected detours.These words serve as a compass, providing direction through any decision, relationship, or life experience. They empower you to keep progressing, preventing stagnation, and enabling you to live your most beautiful life."The Word Effect" is not just a book; it is a testament to the transformative power of words. It echoes Becky Kemp's belief that everyone possesses the ability to rewrite their narratives, to change their words, and in doing so, create their most beautiful life. This change is simpler than you might think. Dive into this book, and embark on your own journey of transformation, guided by the potent power of words.

This textbook is the first of its kind, designed exclusively for the training and professional development of engineering technicians and technologists on the quality concepts, tools, and skills necessary for today's industrial environment. The book provides learners and working professionals with numerous examples, exercises, and case studies to prepare them to apply concepts including total quality management (TQM), six sigma, and lean methodology in analyzing and solving quality problems and implementing process improvements and corrective actions in the manufacturing process.Quality and Lean Six Sigma for Engineering Technicians gives readers a practical understanding of six sigma and manufacturing improvement concepts. It is also a go-to reference for practicing engineering technicians already working in the field.

This book is about the establishment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, in 2016, one of the most important new developments in Indian commercial law. The law has major implications for firms, their creditors, and a variety of the professional services that feed into the decisions of borrowers and lenders including lawyers, accountants and valuers. A new profession of insolvency professionals has come to exist owing to the law. There are several questions about bankruptcy reform in the mind of researchers, policy makers and practitioners. How has the reform progressed? How has it reshaped the incentives of firms? What are the difficulties faced? What are the optimal paths for borrowers and lenders and their advisors under the rubric of the law? How should laws and institutions be modified? The book has a unique set of chapters, by key people who have shaped the field which offer novel insights into these questions.The book has been edited by key people who have worked on bankruptcy reform since 2010. Dr. Sahoo has been the chairperson of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India since the establishment of this regulatory agency. Dr. Thomas was a member of the Bankruptcy Law Reforms Committee which drafted the IBC, and led the internal team of the BLRC which drafted the law. The book is an authentic and credible analysis of the happenings in the Indian insolvency and bankruptcy ecosystem from the start, with interest areas for international and domestic, economics/finance and law, researcher and practitioner communities.

Welcoming Museum Visitors with Unapparent Disabilities explores how international cultural organizations (i.e. museums, aquariums, art centers) serve individuals with mental health and neurodiverse challenges.