Knowledge Management

America’s struggling economy needs a better philosophy than the college student’s lament,“I can’t be out of money, I still have checks in my checkbook!” We've tried a government spending spree, and we've learned it doesn't work. Now is the time to rededicate our country to the pursuit of free-market capitalism, before we’re buried under a mound of debt and unfunded entitlements. But how do we navigate between government spending that’s too big to sustain and financial institutions that are "too big to fail?"

John Muir was an early proponent of a view we still hold today—that much of California was pristine, untouched wilderness before the arrival of Europeans. But as this book demonstrates, what Muir was really seeing when he admired the grand vistas of Yosemite and the gold and purple flowers carpeting the Central Valley were the fertile gardens of the Sierra Miwok and Valley Yokuts Indians, modified and made productive by centuries of harvesting, tilling, sowing, pruning, and burning.

Unlock your company's true potential by eliminating knowledge work waste that's hiding in plain sight.

How to build Informal Learning into your learning strategy Discover how the role of anybody involved with workplace learning, enhancing capability and improving performance MUST change to successfully manage the critical shift in the way organizations need to cater to the learning needs of their employees. Despite millions spent on training, surveys show that the majority of workers are disengaged and delivering far less than they are capable of. Deliberately harnessing the power of informal learning is the new way to tangibly improve worker capability and performance, right at the point of...

Introducing "Reboot Your Life in the UK" - your comprehensive guide to thriving in a fascinating new environment! If you're planning to move to Britain or have just arrived, this must-have eBook is the ultimate companion for a seamless transition to life in the UK. Packed with 30 well-researched, informative chapters, this life-changing guide invites you to explore everything the UK has to offer. From acing professional networking and embracing British work culture to navigating the housing market and mastering the art of small talk - Reboot Your Life in the UK has all the practical insider...

The 80-20 Learner will force you to dramatically change the way you approach learning. It will help you dissect all of your knowledge and materials, and then ruthlessly cut them down until you find only what is necessary. And that's what will take you to the next level. In this book, learn how to embody an 80-20 Pareto mindset in all the learning and skill acquisition that you do, and how you can make more progress in weeks than others can in years.

In our distant past, we attempted to create wealth by turning everyday substances into gold. This was early alchemy, and ultimately it did not work. But the world has changed. Today we have a type of "modern alchemy" that really can create gold. We can transform voluminous text into a wealth of knowledge. Text is a common fabric of society, yet it is still challenging for our technology to make sense of text. This is where taxonomies can help. In this book, legendary Bill Inmon will introduce you to the concept of taxonomies and how they are used to simplify and understand text. We ...

Dive into the compelling narrative of Human Impacts, an exploration of the profound and often destructive role humans play in shaping wildfire landscapes around the globe. This comprehensive eBook serves as a crucial guide for understanding the complex interplay between our actions and the natural world, offering insights into how past and present human activities contribute to increasingly severe wildfire phenomena. Start your journey with an introduction to human-induced wildfires, exploring the historical context and current trends that define this escalating issue. As urban areas expand...

Ram Charan, Stephen Drotter, and James Noel are three eminent business consultants on the cutting edge of the knowledge economy. They have coached managers at many world-class organizations; now their combined expertise on the subject of leadership is condensed in this fascinating audiobook.

This essential collection brings together two powerful guides, Master Your Money Mind and Master Behavioral Finance, creating a roadmap to financial mastery. These books uniquely bridge the understanding of human psychology, practical financial strategies, and comprehensive investment knowledge. Master Your Money Mind contains the core of personal financial challenges, from managing debt to understanding income allocation and developing resilience in the face of financial obstacles. By breaking down practical rules like the 50/30/20 guideline, compounding principles, and effective debt ...

One-page checklists for software and knowledge management Product Managers help ensure knowledge sharing between people, businesses, and devices is efficient and accurate. Follow this simple, proven New Product Development process to ensure a consistent approach to creating knowledge-based software solutions.

Este libro examina diversas formas de entender la relación entre la investigación educativa y la formulación de políticas educativas. A partir de un análisis del campo de la planificación educativa, los autores problematizan las formas tradicionales de conceptualizar la planificación como distinta a la implementación de políticas y programas, y proponen tres maneras de teorizar la relación entre estos dos procesos como parte de un ciclo mas amplio de aprendizaje organizacional en el cual los diversos interlocutores que participan en el cambio educativo aprenden colectivamente como...

This book explores the problem of the loss of corporate expertise. It explains how to meet the challenge of capturing hard-to-replicate knowledge, skills, and attitudes from legacy employees and packaging it in a way to reach new generations of workers.

Featured in "Best Book by Independent Publishers " by abcFOX and FOX34.com If you are tired of traditional Project Management Practices, struggling with a high rate of project failures or looking for a "new", "light" and "engaging" way to manage your Projects then this book is for you. "How to be a good Manager?" is a question that every Project Manager needs to ask himself/herself for his/her team and consequent project success.The brain friendly radiant thinking approach using Mind Maps can used in projects for effective design thinking, critical thinking, complex decision making and much...

It's the 21st century, yet most companies maintain a 20th-century corporate culture. Despite instant communication and collaboration through wireless computers and smartphones, employers needlessly rent or own office space. Bryan Miles has a reality check for you: the future of business is virtual, and it's going to take more than technology upgrades for you to upgrade your workplace environment.

Conquer the CFII Knowledge Test: Your Guide to Teaching Instrument Flight as a Certified Flight Instructor is a comprehensive study guide designed to help aspiring flight instructors master the concepts required for the Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII) exam. This guide covers all critical topics necessary for passing the CFII Knowledge Test, including instrument navigation systems, flight instruments, IFR flight planning, and Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). It also delves into teaching techniques specific to instrument flight instruction, focusing on developing a ...

Dive into the essential universe of nursing with the pivotal digital resource, "Nurse's Knowledge Compendium". Your digital compass through the intricate maze of healthcare, this compendium is the quintessential guide for nurses at any stage of their career, offering an in-depth exploration into the multifaceted realms of nursing practice. Embark on a journey beginning with the art and science that forms the core of nursing. Traverse through the profound milestones of the profession's history and philosophies that have sculpted nursing into what it is today. Gain an unparalleled ...

In this major new work, Peter F. Drucker discusses how the new paradigms of management will change our basic assumptions about the practices and principles of management. Drucker explains "The New Information Revolution", discussing the information an executive needs and the information an executive owes.

Are you ready to reinvent yourself and become the quintessential modern man? "The Modern Man's Encyclopedia" is your ultimate guidebook to navigate through the complexities of contemporary life with confidence and prowess. Embark on a transformative journey with this comprehensive eBook, where every chapter unveils insights into a different facet of modern living. Master the delicate art of conversation, where you'll learn not just to break the ice, but to shatter it with finesse. Then, dive into personal finance essentials and secure your financial future with budgeting strategies, ...

Scott Page, a leading thinker, writer, and speaker whose ideas and advice are sought after by corporations, nonprofits, universities, and governments around the world, makes a clear and compellingly pragmatic case for diversity and inclusion. He presents overwhelming evidence that teams that include different kinds of thinkers outperform homogenous groups on complex tasks, producing what he calls "diversity bonuses".