Practice Improvement

Background for this book: Every Software project needs to follow the certain industry processes and the standards to get the quality products for any business operations. While planning for these processes adoption, one needs to think whether they can be used strategically to produce the quality software by having incremental process improvements. When the management pursues such kind of thoughts, Test Maturity Model integration[TMMi] is one of the famous processes integration package in parallel to CMMi. The TMMi has been getting popular due to its detailed specific process areas and it ...

The financier, Georgetown University professor, and former White House advisor teaches you how to find meaning, balance, and purpose throughout your career while reaching the highest levels of professional achievement - how to do well without losing yourself. Throughout his illustrious career, J. Douglas Holladay has taught generations of executives, as well as students in his popular MBA course at Georgetown, how to use a holistic approach to defining and reaching success in life and business.

The premise of What If There Is Nothing Wrong with You questions our interpretation of right and wrong and aims to replace judgment, blame, and criticism of yourself and others with just "what is". This will open a pathway toward more creativity, less stress, and more self-love. Most of us let self-doubt and all we think is wrong with us stand in the way of accomplishing what we came here to do or even discovering what that is. There are simple exercises and suggestions to open yourself up to this provocative question: What if there is nothing wrong with you?

"Seeking Clarity: Ho’oponopono Decoded" is a masterful exploration of the ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono, replete with wisdom and clarity that will captivate both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. This compelling guide delves deep into the nuances of this timeless tradition, offering readers a profound path to inner harmony and self-discovery. From the very first page, the book demystifies Ho'oponopono, breaking down its intricate principles into understandable and practical steps. Each chapter builds upon the last, revealing essential keys to mastering this healing ...

YOGA IS A WAY OF LIFE — A PATH TO SELF-IMPROVEMENT AND HOLISTIC WELL-BEING More than just poses – embrace yoga as a lifestyle This book goes beyond physical postures. You'll explore yoga as a complete way of living—covering not only asanas (poses) but also breathing techniques, mindful habits, and a philosophy of compassion, simplicity, and inner peace. Support natural and sustainable weight loss This book introduces how regular yoga practice, along with mindful eating and conscious living, can lead to lasting weight balance—not through crash diets, but by healing your relationship ...

"false hustle": Transforming Customer Experience from Illusion to Impact In the high-stakes world of modern business, where customer loyalty is the linchpin of success, contact centers stand as the unsung heroes. Yet, despite their critical role, many centers unknowingly sabotage their efforts through a phenomenon known as "false hustle", the misguided pursuit of efficiency at the expense of genuine customer satisfaction. In false hustle, Tom Laird, CEO of Expivia and OttoQA, brings over three decades of industry expertise to light, offering a revolutionary approach to customer experience (...

If you're trying to push your way through endings, beginnings, and places of uncertainty, only to find yourself more confused, disconnected, tired, and uncertain, this book will hold and fortify you. Yoga teacher and activist Octavia Raheem offers us the motivation and guidance we need to restore ourselves in the midst of all sorts of change.

We are all increasingly hungry for soul-deep happiness. All over the globe, from the hallways of Harvard, where the university's most popular course is a class on positive psychology, to the United Nations' resolution naming March 20th the International Day of Happiness, the question of how to be authentically happy concerns millions of lives today.

What is the best structure for a corporate management system? How to organize and advance, in a fluid way, a continuous business improvement? Are we just going to copy existing solutions or are we going to innovate our practice? In this book, I bring together new perspectives on the integration of Strategy, Tactics and Operations! Much more than just explaining OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)... Much more than theorizing process management (BPM, "Business Process Management"). Here is a real proposal to unite the best of two worlds: the strategic ...

The testing professional needs to learn incrementally not only the application functionalities; the latest trends towards improving the testing process incrementally and also to learn the applications relevant technology; is essential. Timely these updates bring them their bread and butter also to survive in the IT industry. As per the current Testing practices trend; most of the IT organizations or departments they are following the Test Maturity Models integration [TMMi] practices to control the products or projects defects and also to bring the process improvements towards SDLC and Test ...

In The Practice of Happiness, John Kehoe takes us on his personal journey to the most remote corners of India, Australia, Africa, and North America as he seeks to unlock the ultimate mystery of happiness. His surprising discoveries comprise a thoroughly engaging, anecdote-rich narrative sure to inspire those who seek happiness in their own lives.

Stoic philosophy was founded in Athens by Zeno of Citium. It is one of the oldest schools of thought and has been influencing Western thought & science since its inception. Stoics believe that everything happens according to nature or Fate; they also teach us how to live our daily lives according to those principles. The great philosophers like Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Seneca have been major influences on modern Western thinking regarding mental health issues such as depression, anxiety disorders etc which have become so prevalent today due to society’s inability to cope with ...

Effective Sessions is a necessary book for Coaching professionals, for those in training and those in their practice. Operating within the theoretical framework of non-directive Coaching, it brings clarity to each stage of a session, providing self-assurance and efficacy to the performance of Coaching. Training is usually the beginning of the path to professional excellence, but the true art of Coaching is mastered with practice and continuous improvement. How do I begin a session? What do I have to ask? What happens if my mind goes blank? What is the right question? These doubts always ...

Welcome to "Daily Affirmations," a book that will transform the way you think about yourself and the world around you. For 365 days, join Richard Delgado on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth as you explore unique affirmations that will inspire and motivate you to be your best self. Each day, you'll discover a new affirmation carefully crafted by Richard, followed by a powerful lesson from Daniel Steele that will help you to fully embrace and live the affirmation. From cultivating self-love and confidence, to manifesting abundance and success, this book will guide you towards a...

In Go Big Now, Pimsleur distills two decades of studying complex mindset practices into eight essential “mindset keys” that can be used by anyone to get the Go Big Mindset and achieve ambitious professional and life goals. Pimsleur shares personal stories of how she used these keys to raise venture capital and build multimillion-dollar companies, and illustrates each key with an example from a leader, CEO, or celebrity whose mindset catapulted them to success.

How many times did your inner critic pop up and talk you down today? Or, tell you someone else wasn't good enough? Is your inner critic running rampant, thwarting your advancement as a leader? You may have never called your inner critic out or confronted its harsh ramblings until now, but it's time! Mastering Your Inner Critic offers firsthand hard-won advice for scaling the hurdles that prevent you from controlling that little voice. It's time to counter those nagging questions that torment you - with positive solutions that empower you.

In our chaotic and isolating times, it’s more essential than ever to connect to our highest selves—finding the purpose, pleasure, and freedom that lives inside each of us. Grounded in the Vedic spiritual traditions of Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vedanta, the simple practices in this engaging guide offer us the space and perspective to do just that. You’ll meet the nine Indian goddesses who embody the essential facets of divine feminine power—courage, creativity, intuition, rejuvenation, transformation, and more.

What if the key to becoming a better leader, friend, and change-maker was hidden within your own reflection? When Mira stumbles across an ad for the “Magic Mirror—One Look Makes You a Better Person,” she’s skeptical. But curiosity pulls her into a journey beyond anything she imagined. Guided by the enigmatic Elara, Mira steps through the mirror into a world where self-discovery, empathy, and action converge.

We live in a society that makes you feel guilty for spending time on yourself - but self-love is an important component of being a compassionate person who is able to give and receive love. Quality time with yourself is just as important as quality time with your loved ones. This audiobook includes inspiring music set to soothing affirmations, allowing you to spend time with yourself in a positive mental atmosphere. Consider the time you spend with these affirmations as a date with yourself.

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of your mind and transform your life? Mastering Your Mind offers a powerful, practical guide to mental resilience and personal growth, inspired by the incredible real-life journey of James Valor. Born in a small town and raised in poverty, James defied the odds to become both the owner and rector of a prestigious university. By applying the life-changing methods shared in this book, he overcame adversity to achieve success—and now, he's ready to help you do the same. Inside this guide, you’ll discover: Proven strategies for building mental ...