Download or read book Compendium of Best Practices in Road Asset Management written by Asian Development Bank and published by Asian Development Bank. This book was released on 2018-01-01 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of road asset management is generally to optimize economic benefits by minimizing maintenance costs and road user costs. This compendium presents the best practices for the introduction and development of road asset management based on a desktop review of the experiences in the 11 member countries of the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Program. These best practices reflect common problems the different CAREC member countries face, and the most successful solutions in the development of road asset management applied by CAREC and non-CAREC countries. This compendium also provides a general introduction to the concept of road asset management and presents an overview of the status of road asset management in each CAREC country.

Download or read book Emergency Department Case Management Second Edition written by Kathleen Walsh and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From defining goals, clarifying roles, and understanding the necessary knowledge and skills required, Emergency Department Case Management: The Compendium of Best Practices, 2nd Edition will ensure that ED case management staff have a solid and sustainable foundation in place. After exploring models and reviewing emergency department infrastructure, this compendium will help readers outline key partnerships, present multiple options for case finding, tackle observation status accurately, address quality and evaluation issues, and identify ways ED RN case managers and social workers coordinate care for complex cases, such as pediatric, psychiatric, homeless, and uninsured populations. In addition to many new tools, this book is also packed with more than 20 detailed spotlights and case studies discussing ED case management strategies, best practices, and experiences of ED professionals from across the country. The new edition includes: The presence of case management RNs and Social Workers in emergency departments (ED) has become a standard since the first edition of this text was published in 2007. Ever-expanding and changing regulations for EDs and hospitals have emerged, while best practices have evolved to address these challenges. This new edition discusses these changes and provides updated guidance on running a compliant, effective, and efficient case management team in the ED. It also provides insight on adapting the role of case management based on unique ED patient populations and helps ED case managers stay ahead of the curve by examining what lies ahead in their profession.

Download or read book A Compendium of Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Improving Local Community Recovery from Disastrous Hazardous Materials Transportation Incidents written by Richard A. Ranous and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 2012 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "TRB's Hazardous Materials Cooperative Research Program (HMCRP) Report 9: A Compendium of Best Practices and Lessons Learned for Improving Local Community Recovery from Disastrous Hazardous Materials Transportation Incidents explores how local communities can develop or improve recovery planning and operations in response to hazardous materials transportation incidents"--Publisher's description.

Download or read book A Compendium of Effective Evidence based Best Practices in Prevention of Neurotrauma written by Richard Volpe and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portrays examples of injury prevention practices that have the potential to reduce the incidence of neurotauma injuries, and by providing a detailed methodology that is effective in identifying innovative best practices.

Download or read book Corporate Governance Best Practices written by Frederick D. Lipman and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-08-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for Corporate Governance Best Practices "A thorough and thoughtful guidebook on the governance lay of the land." -Professor Charles M. Elson, Woolard Chair in Corporate Governance and Director of Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance, University of Delaware "Frederick Lipman provides a comprehensive approach to best corporate governance practices for all organizations, which is current, thoughtful, and practical. Directors and corporate governance personnel of public, private, and not-for-profit organizations must read this book." -Professor Raphael H. Amit, Director of Goergen Entrepreneurial Management Program, Wharton School of Business "Fred Lipman is considered by many directors and CEOs to be the preeminent expert on corporate governance in the country. His advice on this important topic, which impacts the boards of all types of organizations-public, private, and not-for-profit-is required reading in this day and age." -Frederick (Ted) Peters, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (aka The Bryn Mawr Trust Company) "Boards of directors must be aware of best corporate governance practices in order to be effective in their oversight role and that is true for all not-for-profit organizations, including universities, as well as public and private companies. Frederick Lipman has authored a practical and comprehensive guide to 'best practices' for all boards of directors, which is required reading." -George P. Tsetsekos, PhD, Dean, Bennett S. LeBow College of Business, Drexel University "In a world of 'good,' 'better,' 'best,' where 'good' and 'better' may not be good enough, Fred Lipman's new book is a straightforward, and even comforting, compendium of BEST governance practices for serious directors. It is a handy and reassuring tool for the conscientious." -Allen R. Freedman, Audit Committee Chairman, StoneMor Partners LP,Founding Director, Association of Audit Committee Members

Download or read book Taxmann s Benchmarking ESG CSR A Compendium of Best Practices in ESG CSR in India Learn from the ESG CSR practices of companies of different sizes nature and sectors IICA written by Garima Dadhich and published by www.taxmann/bookstore. This book was released on 2022-07-05 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a compilation of case studies on best practices of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives taken by Companies in India. It provides an opportunity for the readers to learn from the ESG & CSR practices of companies of different sizes, nature, and sectors. Its two-dimensional nature caters to the concepts of Sustainability and CSR together while distinguishing their essence as per Indian requirements. This book will be helpful for Sustainability/ESG/CSR/other allied sector professionals, researchers, students, company boards, etc. The Present Publication is the Latest 2022 Edition, authored by Dr Garima Dadhich & Dr Ravi Raj Atrey, with the following coverage • ESG & CSR Eco-system in India • Heading Towards an Environmentally Sustainable World o Case Study – Project Foot Print, HDFC Bank Limited o Case Study – Rejuvenation of Shanumangala Lake, Bosch Limited o Case Study – ReNew India Initiative, ReNew Power Private Limited o Case Study – Upcycling Project, Interglobe Aviation Limited o Case Study – ITC's Water Stewardship Program, ITC Limited o Case Study – Samajeek Utthan | Water Stewardship Program, Galaxy Surfactants Pvt. Limited o Case Study – Water Resource Development & Management, IndusInd Bank Limited o Case Study – Artificial Reef Deployment in Sea, Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited o Case Study – A World Without Waste, 3R ZeroWaste Private Limited • Making Quality Education Innovative, Accessible and Available o Case Study – Building Greater Future, Tata Consultancy Services Limited o Case Study – GAIL Utkarsh, GAIL (India) Limited o Case Study – Code Unnati, SAP India Private Limited o Case Study – Quality Education, Ennoble Social Innovations o Case Study – Bridging the Digital Divide, HP Inc. India • Strengthening the Livelihoods and Empowering Communities o Case Study – Creating Wealth for Communities, Adani Enterprises Limited o Case Study – Saksham | Empowering Persons with Disabilities, Minda Corporation Limited o Case Study – Bharat Sanjeevani, Bharat Financial Inclusion Limited o Case Study – Sustainable Agricultural Development, Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Limited • Marching Towards a Healthier India o Case Study – Kishori Express, Jindal Steel and Power Limited o Case Study – Madhur Muskaan, Indian Oil Corporation Limited o Case Study – Naya Savera, J K Lakshmi Cement Limited • Providing Care for the Women and Child o Case Study – Nand Ghar, Vedanta Limited o Case Study – Ensuring Early Childcare, Oaknorth (India) Private Limited • Rural Development – Towards the Inclusive and Sustainable Development o Case Study – Village Development, Bharat Forge Limited o Case Study – Gram Uday, Publicis Sapient Consulting Private Limited o Case Study – Mandaura Village, Conquerent Control Systems Private Ltd. • ESG – An Approach Towards Holistic Development o Case Study – Focus on Biodiversity Conservation, Tata Power Company Limited o Case Study – ESG - Social - Community and Social Work, Cognizant Technology Solutions India Private Limited o Case Study – HP-RAMP Technology for Producing Biomethane from Biomass, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited • ESG-CSR Way Ahead

Download or read book Compendium of Best Practices and Recommendations for Ecotourism in Asia and the Pacific written by World Tourism Organization and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set within the context of the UNWTO's 12 Aims of Sustainable Tourism, and building on UNWTO's knowledge and leadership in ecotourism, this study utilises the established Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria to illustrate the practical application of ecotourism principles to ecotourism business operations. Drawing on the practices and experiences of 26 ecotourism organizations and private companies in the Asia Pacific region, this compendium provides specific case studies demonstrating ecotourism in practice and illustrates how tourism operators are aiming to meet the principles of sustainable tourism, as benchmarked against the GSTC. In addition, a further six examples of national ecotourism initiatives are presented

Download or read book The Heretic s Guide to Best Practices written by Paul Culmsee and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2013-05-23 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it comes to solving complex problems, we often perform elaborate rituals in the guise of best practices that promise a world of order, certainty, and control. But reality paints a far different picture, which practitioners are often reluctant to discuss. A witty yet rigorous journey through the seedy underbelly of organisational problem solving, The Heretics Guide to Best Practices pinpoints the reasons why best practices dont work as advertised and what can be done about it. Hugely enjoyable, deeply reflective, and intensely practical. This book is about weaving human artistry and improvisation, with appropriate methods and technologies, in order to pool collective intelligence and wisdom under pressure. Simon Buckingham Shum, Knowledge Media Institute, The Open University, UK This is a terrific piece of work: important, insightful, and very entertaining. Culmsee and Awati have produced a refreshing take on the problems that plague organisations... If youre trying to deal with wicked problems in your organisation, then drop everything and read this book. Tim Van Gelder, Principal Consultant, Austhink Consulting

Download or read book Best Practices in Quantitative Methods written by Jason W. Osborne and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2008 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributors to Best Practices in Quantitative Methods envision quantitative methods in the 21st century, identify the best practices, and, where possible, demonstrate the superiority of their recommendations empirically. Editor Jason W. Osborne designed this book with the goal of providing readers with the most effective, evidence-based, modern quantitative methods and quantitative data analysis across the social and behavioral sciences. The text is divided into five main sections covering select best practices in Measurement, Research Design, Basics of Data Analysis, Quantitative Methods, and Advanced Quantitative Methods. Each chapter contains a current and expansive review of the literature, a case for best practices in terms of method, outcomes, inferences, etc., and broad-ranging examples along with any empirical evidence to show why certain techniques are better. Key Features: Describes important implicit knowledge to readers: The chapters in this volume explain the important details of seemingly mundane aspects of quantitative research, making them accessible to readers and demonstrating why it is important to pay attention to these details. Compares and contrasts analytic techniques: The book examines instances where there are multiple options for doing things, and make recommendations as to what is the "best" choice—or choices, as what is best often depends on the circumstances. Offers new procedures to update and explicate traditional techniques: The featured scholars present and explain new options for data analysis, discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the new procedures in depth, describing how to perform them, and demonstrating their use. Intended Audience: Representing the vanguard of research methods for the 21st century, this book is an invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers who want a comprehensive, authoritative resource for practical and sound advice from leading experts in quantitative methods.

Download or read book Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology written by United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Compendium on Best Practices in Small scale Mining in Africa written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Best Practices for Teaching Social Studies written by Randi Stone and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2008-06-05 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Randi Stone transports readers into the lively classrooms of award-winning teachers in this collection of outstanding methods for teaching social studies to diverse elementary, middle, and high school learners. Like its companion volumes for teaching writing, mathematics, and science, Best Practices for Teaching Social Studies presents firsthand accounts from educators offering fresh ideas and inquiry-based techniques to build student confidence, increase academic achievement, and develop critical thinking skills. Highlights include master teachers' tips on how to: organize and produce oral history projects, use technology to explore diversity, teach the art of geography and the geography of art, put the "social" back into social studies, and more. Beginning and experienced teachers alike will discover an abundance of creative teaching practices to strengthen the social studies curriculum."--PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE.

Download or read book The Power of Practice Management written by Matt Matrisian and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you build a financial advisory business in today’s competitive and often-saturated markets? How can you break through the clutter, and develop strong and lasting client relationships? We believe it can be done by harnessing the power of practice management! The Power of Practice Management shows you the “how,” “why” and “what” of taking your business to the next level, introducing you to best practices and the thinking behind actions of some of the industry’s top-quartile firms. Author Matt Matrisian leads you on a journey filled with intriguing ideas and bottom-line lessons that teach you how to work on your business, not just in it. Whether you’re the head of a large advisory firm, part of a small practice or just starting out, you will discover a roadmap for turning your good business into a better one. The author also addresses: Making business strategy and planning part of your defined game plan; Transforming your firm’s vision and goals to build your business Capitalizing on referral sources and centers of influence Your personal brand as a product of intuitive thinking And much more. The Power of Practice Management teaches you how to channel the strength of your business and connect it to your clients’ experiences. The results unlock the secrets to driving customer loyalty, referral revenue, and business prosperity. In the process, you’ll also enhance your personal brand – allowing you the opportunity for business prosperity.

Download or read book Compendium of State Best Practices written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Handbook for Strategic HR written by John Vogelsang and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2013 with total page 674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The role of human resources is no longer limited to hiring, managing compensation, and ensuring compliance. Learn the skills HR professionals need to become key partners in leading their organizations.

Download or read book Global Best Practices for CSO NGO and Other Nonprofit Boards written by BoardSource and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-03-28 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ideal resource for boards everywhere There are at least 10 million Civil Society Organizations (CSO)s in the world, each of them with a board composed of individuals doing their best to govern well and wisely. There is no single model of governance to emulate, but are there universal principles and practices that can help boards everywhere perform at the highest level. This book takes us for a trip around the world to look at what is working for boards. Its discoveries will help not only boards, but also nonprofit staff leaders seeking to assist their boards to optimal performance, and capacity-builders looking to strengthen their civil society sector. Even if your organizational concerns extend no further than city boundaries, this book is for you. One of the greatest governance challenges today is a lack of diversity on the board. This can seriously hamper an organization’s ability to realize mission and to understand and serve its community. Reading this book will provide a greater understanding of how the cultural context affects governance and will sensitize the reader to different ways of thinking about governance. Global Best Practices For CSO, NGO and Other Nonprofit Boards presents case studies from different parts of the world that illustrate effective practice, identifies and discusses interesting and significant differences, and explores global governance trends with implications for us all. Tests for universal truths about roles, responsibilities and practices using criteria established by BoardSource, the premier voice on nonprofit governance Provides information that builds exceptional nonprofit boards Discusses cultural differences in governance that will help all boards to better function in increasingly diverse environments Offers inspiration to NGO boards in any part of civil society Reflects on the future of governance worldwide If you’re a capacity-builder, a board member, or an executive leader looking for guidance on governance, this is the book you’ll want to have on hand.

Download or read book Professional School Counseling written by Rosemary Thompson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2012. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.