Management Track

At most technology companies, you'll reach Senior software engineer, the career level for software engineers, in five to eight years. At the career level, your company's career ladder won't require that you work towards the next promotion; being promoted further is an exception rather than expected. This is also when many engineers are first given an opportunity to move into engineering management.

What happens when you put a non-criminal and one of the world's top experts in personal growth into one of the toughest prisons in the UK? In 2017, that's exactly what happened to Peter Sage when, during a civil matter, he was found in contempt of court. What unfolded next has become a master class in how to turn adversity to your advantage. The Inside Track is the collection of 11 private letters that Peter sent to his elite coaching groups throughout his six-month sentence. Written in a conversational style, each one breaks down the actual tools, techniques and insights he uses and shows you how to face any problem from a place of power, not force.

For years Ryder Carroll tried countless organizing systems, online and off, but none of them fit the way his mind worked. Out of sheer necessity, he developed a method called the Bullet Journal that helped him become consistently focused and effective. Then it went viral. To his astonishment, Bullet Journaling is now a global movement. The Bullet Journal Method is about much more than organizing your notes and to-do lists. It's about what Carroll calls "intentional living": weeding out distractions and focusing your time and energy in pursuit of what's truly meaningful.

Don’t let your company run off the rails. If your organization is beset by competing deadlines, inexpert strategies, and missed milestones, it’s time to invest in your own business conductor: A program management office. In this essential field guide to building, staffing, and running a top-notch PMO, software industry executive and program management specialist Paula Dieli shares essential tools, insights, and real-life case studies from major companies such as Zendesk, Adobe, and Macromedia.

Sometimes, it can seem like saving money is impossible. With everyday expenses, from groceries and gas, to the electric bill and lunch money, as well as those unexpected expenses, like car repairs and medical bills, getting—and keeping—control of your finances can feel overwhelming. With Budgeting 101, you can start saving now. This clear and simple guide provides tons of practical advice for keeping track of your finances.

Gurus like Dave Ramsey, Suze Orman, and others have amassed followers by the millions because of their paint-by-the-numbers financial strategies that are easy to digest and implement. And while they have helped many Americans eliminate debt and take their first steps toward financial freedom, their dumbed-down financial advice is inadequate and incomplete for those looking to maximize their savings. In The Guru Gap, David McKnight closes the gap between what mainstream media personalities advise and the sophisticated, math-based approach your retirement plan requires.

Take control of your trucking business finances in just 21 days! Are you a truck owner-operator, small fleet manager, or aspiring logistics entrepreneur struggling to manage your business finances? 21 Days to Organizing Your Trucking Business Finances is your ultimate guide to mastering the financial side of your trucking business. In this step-by-step, day-by-day guide, you’ll learn how to: Set realistic financial goals for your business. Create a simple and effective budgeting system. Track your revenue and expenses to maximize profitability. Identify cost-saving opportunities and ...

No matter what kind of organization you work for, whether it's your own small business or a global Fortune 100 company, your number one goal is success. Predictable Success takes you step-by-step through a startlingly simple, intuitive, and universal process that shows you how to bring sustained, lasting, predictable success to your organization.

Unlock the potential for streamlined success with this comprehensive guide to modern inventory management. "Streamlined Success" is the ultimate resource for mastering the complex and ever-evolving world of inventory control, offering insightful strategies and cutting-edge techniques to transform your business operations. Dive into the essentials with an exploration of inventory management foundations, including the critical importance of accurate stock tracking. Learn to manage seasonal stock variations and understand the implications of inventory turnover to keep your business agile and ...

"Staying On Track" is a practical guide on how to grow your business. It provides real-world examples of how the author’s company went from one office and eighteen people to a global operation with staff in six countries and thirty-four US states. Frank Marini shows the true definition of customer focus in all aspects and departments of a company in this pragmatic explanation of how he guided Railbookers Group, where he serves as president and CEO, through a rapid period of growth and achievement.

In the modern workplace, conflict has become a dirty word. After all, conflict is antithetical to teamwork, employee engagement, and a positive company culture. Or is it? The truth is that our teams and organizations require conflict to get things done. But we avoid conflict and build up conflict debt by deferring and dodging the difficult decisions. Our organizations are paying the price - becoming less productive, less innovative, and less competitive.

Most Agile teams claim they’re on track—until someone asks what that actually means. SCRUMvm is a blunt, practical system for measuring real progress in software and tech projects without falling into the traps of bloated reporting or hollow velocity metrics. It’s built for teams who need to answer three questions clearly and honestly: How far along are we? How much have we spent? And will we finish in time? Traditional Earned Value Management works—until your scope shifts. Agile works—until the CFO wants numbers. SCRUMvm merges both worlds with none of the overhead. No dashboards...

Unlock the secrets to executing world-class track events with "Mastering Track Event Operations." Whether you're a seasoned organizer or just starting at the finish line, this comprehensive guide is your go-to resource for mastering the intricacies of track meet coordination. Dive into the dynamic world of track competitions with an introduction that sets the stage for the evolving roles and responsibilities in modern event coordination. Building a seamless event schedule is more than just time slots—learn how to balance athlete participation and handle the unexpected with finesse. ...

Unfortunately, because of the hectic schedules so many women are shouldering every day, self-care gets pushed to the back burner. But self-care is vital to maintaining your mental health, and there are ways to quickly weave it into your busy schedule.

Like many of us, Ryder Carroll tried everything to get organised - countless apps, systems, planners, you name it. Nothing really worked. Then he invented his own simple system that required only pen and paper, which he found both effective and calming. He shared his method with a few friends, and before long he had a worldwide viral movement. Hundreds of thousands of Bullet Journal fans now spread the word and read Ryder's blog and newsletter.

Conquer the AINS Exam: Your Guide to the Associate in General Insurance Certification provides a clear and focused overview of key insurance principles for professionals preparing for the AINS designation administered by The Institutes. This concise guide is designed to supplement — not replace — more comprehensive study materials. It highlights foundational concepts relevant to underwriters, claims representatives, and insurance agents, offering a well-structured review of critical topics such as property and liability coverage, underwriting, claims handling, workers’ compensation, ...

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on record keeping, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. This book examines record keeping in organizations. It designates record classifications, defines management responsibilities, establishes authorized reviewers, discusses security protocols, denotes life cycles, and points out the differences between electronic and paper documents. It also shows how records are critical for legal issues, ethical concerns, trend tracking, historical purposes, and reference reasons. If you are ...

Mastering Personal Finance: A Guide to Managing Money to Unlock Financial Independence by Shane Parker is a must-have book for anyone looking to take charge of their financial future. Written in a straightforward, relatable style, this guide makes managing money simple and practical for everyone—from beginners to those looking to sharpen their financial skills. In today’s world, being good with money is more important than ever. But where do you start? Mastering Personal Finance breaks it all down into simple steps that anyone can follow. Shane Parker introduces the powerful "CEO ...

Wouldn't it be nice to stop worrying about how your endometriosis symptoms are going to hold you back from hitting your career goals? Sought-after endometriosis, pelvic pain, and nutrition expert Dr. Jessica Drummond, DCN, CNS, PT, has helped thousands of women relieve their pelvic pain in over 20 years of practice. In Outsmart Endometriosis, she offers not another “one-size-fits-none endo diet", but a comprehensive approach to managing your symptoms using simple, repeatable strategies, and without having to wait for an appointment with your doctor.

Believe it or not, recessions make millionaires! Will you be one? In Start Over, Finish Rich, America's best-loved financial expert, David Bach, explains that 2010 will be the best opportunity for building wealth we have seen in decades. And as the economy recovers, you must be set up to recover with it. Bach's easy, take-action plan will show you how.