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Book The Plugged In Manager

Download or read book The Plugged In Manager written by Terri L Griffith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-18 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A game-changing approach to management Too often discussions of management practice focus exclusively on managing people and organizational issues. Rarely, however, do they incorporate a discussion about technology or address all three dimensions in a balanced way. When they do, the result is game changing. In our hypercompetitive environment, those managers who are outstanding at being plugged into their people, technology, and organizational processes simultaneously excel at coming up with effective business solutions. The Plugged-In Manager makes the case that being plugged-in—the ability to see choices across each of an organization's dimensions of people, technology, and organizational processes and then to mix them together into new and powerful organizational strategies, structures, and practices—may be the most important capability a manager can develop to succeed in the 21st century. Step by step Griffith shows you how to acquire this ability. Shows what it takes for business managers to succeed as technology and organizations become more and more complex Profiles exceptional leaders and organizations who are plugged-in, such as Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com Offers a fresh look at management issues Filled with compelling case studies and drawing on first-hand interviews, The Plugged-In Manager highlights this often neglected managerial capability and the costs of only focusing on one dimension rather than all three.

Book The Plugged In Manager

Download or read book The Plugged In Manager written by Terri L Griffith and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-07 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A game-changing approach to management Too often discussions of management practice focus exclusively on managing people and organizational issues. Rarely, however, do they incorporate a discussion about technology or address all three dimensions in a balanced way. When they do, the result is game changing. In our hypercompetitive environment, those managers who are outstanding at being plugged into their people, technology, and organizational processes simultaneously excel at coming up with effective business solutions. The Plugged-In Manager makes the case that being plugged-in—the ability to see choices across each of an organization's dimensions of people, technology, and organizational processes and then to mix them together into new and powerful organizational strategies, structures, and practices—may be the most important capability a manager can develop to succeed in the 21st century. Step by step Griffith shows you how to acquire this ability. Shows what it takes for business managers to succeed as technology and organizations become more and more complex Profiles exceptional leaders and organizations who are plugged-in, such as Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos.com Offers a fresh look at management issues Filled with compelling case studies and drawing on first-hand interviews, The Plugged-In Manager highlights this often neglected managerial capability and the costs of only focusing on one dimension rather than all three.

Book Plugged In

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tamara Erickson
  • Publisher : Harvard Business Press
  • Release : 2008-11-03
  • ISBN : 1422163660
  • Pages : 305 pages

Download or read book Plugged In written by Tamara Erickson and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2008-11-03 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They make up nearly one-third of all Americans living today. Born after 1980, they're now pouring into the work world with values, aspirations, and approaches that differ markedly from their parents--and coworkers. They're Generation Y. In Plugged In, Tamara Erickson shows Gen Y's how to use their own unique strengths to understand and influence their professional relationships, to figure out how they define "success," and to help them find their way in the changing workplace. Filled with Erickson's extensive research into demographic trends and thoughtful insights, Plugged In gives Gen Y's the information they crave to connect with the working world and to craft the lives they want. The author reveals: · A framework Y's can use to develop their own criteria for making career choices · The unique assets and strengths Y's bring to the workplace · How X'ers and Boomers view Generation Y and how the different generations can collaborate more effectively at work · 10 rules that can help Generation Y's succeed in the corporate world With her trademark warmth and liveliness, Erickson provides a thoughtful, valuable guidebook for the latest newcomers on the corporate scene.

Book Reinventing Jobs

Download or read book Reinventing Jobs written by Ravin Jesuthasan and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2018-09-18 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Optimize Human-Machine Work Combinations Your organization has made the decision to adopt automation and artificial intelligence technologies. Now, you face difficult and stubborn questions about how to implement that decision: How, when, and where should we apply automation in our organization? Is it a stark choice between humans versus machines? How do we stay on top of these technological trends as work and automation continue to evolve? Work and human capital experts Ravin Jesuthasan and John Boudreau present leaders with a new set of tools to answer these daunting questions. Transcending the endless debate about humans being replaced by machines, Jesuthasan and Boudreau show how smart leaders instead are optimizing human-automation combinations that are not only more efficient but also generate higher returns on improved performance. Based on groundbreaking primary research, Reinventing Jobs provides an original, structured approach of four distinct steps--deconstruct, optimize, automate, and reconfigure--to help leaders reinvent how work gets bundled into jobs and create optimal human-machine combinations. Jesuthasan and Boudreau show leaders how to continuously reexamine what a job really is, and they provide the tools for identifying the pivotal performance value of tasks within jobs and how these tasks should be reconstructed into new, more optimal combinations. With numerous examples and practical advice for applying the four-step process, Reinventing Jobs gives leaders a more precise, planful, and actionable way to decide how, when, and where to apply and optimize work automation.

Book The Joys of Love

    Book Details:
  • Author : Madeleine L'Engle
  • Publisher : Macmillan
  • Release : 2008-04-29
  • ISBN : 0374338701
  • Pages : 272 pages

Download or read book The Joys of Love written by Madeleine L'Engle and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2008-04-29 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After graduating from college in 1941, Elizabeth Jerrold pursues her dream of becoming a stage actress, landing a position as an apprentice in a summer theater company where she hones her acting skills and falls in love with an aspiring director.

Book An Elegant Puzzle

    Book Details:
  • Author : Will Larson
  • Publisher : Stripe Press
  • Release : 2019-05-20
  • ISBN : 1953953336
  • Pages : 281 pages

Download or read book An Elegant Puzzle written by Will Larson and published by Stripe Press. This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A human-centric guide to solving complex problems in engineering management, from sizing teams to handling technical debt. There’s a saying that people don’t leave companies, they leave managers. Management is a key part of any organization, yet the discipline is often self-taught and unstructured. Getting to the good solutions for complex management challenges can make the difference between fulfillment and frustration for teams—and, ultimately, between the success and failure of companies. Will Larson’s An Elegant Puzzle focuses on the particular challenges of engineering management—from sizing teams to handling technical debt to performing succession planning—and provides a path to the good solutions. Drawing from his experience at Digg, Uber, and Stripe, Larson has developed a thoughtful approach to engineering management for leaders of all levels at companies of all sizes. An Elegant Puzzle balances structured principles and human-centric thinking to help any leader create more effective and rewarding organizations for engineers to thrive in.

Book Monster

    Book Details:
  • Author : Frank E. Peretti
  • Publisher : Thomas Nelson
  • Release : 2011-10-10
  • ISBN : 1418509272
  • Pages : 464 pages

Download or read book Monster written by Frank E. Peretti and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2011-10-10 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The suspense is bone-chilling when you realize the monsters are real . . . Miles away from the hectic city, Reed and Rebecca hike into the beautiful Northwester woods. They are surrounded by gorgeous mountains, waterfalls, and hundreds of acres of unspoiled wilderness. During their first night camping, an unearthly wail pierces the calm of the forest. Then something emerges from the dense woods. Everything that follows is a blur to Reed—except the unforgettable image of a huge creature carrying his wife into the darkness. Enter into deep wilderness where the rules of civilization no longer apply. A world where strange shadows lurk. Where creatures long attributed to overactive imaginations and nightmares are the hunters . . . and people are the hunted. New York Times bestseller Full length, standalone novel Includes discussion questions for book clubs

Book VCP VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 Study Guide

Download or read book VCP VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 Study Guide written by Brian Perry and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-07-23 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: VMware vSphere 4 virtualization certification-here's how to prepare for the exam! VMware's vSphere 4 is the latest offering from this leading virtualization software provider. With today's emphasis on going green and cutting costs, virtualization of IT infrastructures is a hot topic. What better way to show the marketplace your virtualization expertise than with a VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 certification? This in-depth study guide covers all exam objectives, thoroughly preparing you with challenging review questions, real-world scenarios, hands-on exercises, and more. VMware's vSphere 4 is the latest offering from VMware, the leading virtualization software provider on the market Prepares you for the VMware Certified Professional (VCP) on vSphere 4 (VCP-410) certification exam, with complete coverage of all exam objectives Guides you through such topics as planning, installing, and upgrading ESX/ESXi; configuring ESX/ESXi networking and storage; installing and configuring vCenter Server; deploying and managing virtual machines; and more Reinforces your preparation with challenging review questions, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios Includes a CD with Sybex test engine, electronic flashcards, and practice exams Make sure you're ready for VMware's VCP certification exam with this packed study guide. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Book VCP5 DCV Official Cert Guide

Download or read book VCP5 DCV Official Cert Guide written by Bill Ferguson and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2015 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Covering the VCP550 Wxam on vSphere 5.5"--Cover.

Book Advances in Computers

    Book Details:
  • Author : Marvin Zelkowitz
  • Publisher : Elsevier
  • Release : 2004-05-26
  • ISBN : 008049028X
  • Pages : 364 pages

Download or read book Advances in Computers written by Marvin Zelkowitz and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2004-05-26 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advances in Computers covers new developments in computer technology. Most chapters present an overview of a current subfield within computer science, with many citations, and often include new developments in the field by the authors of the individual chapters. Topics include hardware, software, theoretical underpinnings of computing, and novel applications of computers. This current volume emphasizes architectural issues in the design of new hardware and software system. An architectural design evaluation process is described that allows developers to make sure that their source programs adhere to the architectural design of the specifications. This greatly aids in the maintenance of the system. Telecommunications issues are covered from the impact of new technology to security of wireless systems. Quantum computing, an exciting development that may greatly increase the speed of present computers, is described. The book series is a valuable addition to university courses that emphasize the topics under discussion in that particular volume as well as belonging on the bookshelf of industrial practitioners who need to implement many of the technologies that are described. In-depth surveys and tutorials on new computer technology Well-known authors and researchers in the field Extensive bibliographies with most chapters All chapters discuss aspects of architectural design of new hardware and software Quantum computing is an exciting new prospect for future machine design

Book Rootkits and Bootkits

    Book Details:
  • Author : Alex Matrosov
  • Publisher : No Starch Press
  • Release : 2019-05-07
  • ISBN : 1593278837
  • Pages : 449 pages

Download or read book Rootkits and Bootkits written by Alex Matrosov and published by No Starch Press. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rootkits and Bootkits will teach you how to understand and counter sophisticated, advanced threats buried deep in a machine’s boot process or UEFI firmware. With the aid of numerous case studies and professional research from three of the world’s leading security experts, you’ll trace malware development over time from rootkits like TDL3 to present-day UEFI implants and examine how they infect a system, persist through reboot, and evade security software. As you inspect and dissect real malware, you’ll learn: • How Windows boots—including 32-bit, 64-bit, and UEFI mode—and where to find vulnerabilities • The details of boot process security mechanisms like Secure Boot, including an overview of Virtual Secure Mode (VSM) and Device Guard • Reverse engineering and forensic techniques for analyzing real malware, including bootkits like Rovnix/Carberp, Gapz, TDL4, and the infamous rootkits TDL3 and Festi • How to perform static and dynamic analysis using emulation and tools like Bochs and IDA Pro • How to better understand the delivery stage of threats against BIOS and UEFI firmware in order to create detection capabilities • How to use virtualization tools like VMware Workstation to reverse engineer bootkits and the Intel Chipsec tool to dig into forensic analysis Cybercrime syndicates and malicious actors will continue to write ever more persistent and covert attacks, but the game is not lost. Explore the cutting edge of malware analysis with Rootkits and Bootkits. Covers boot processes for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.

Book On the Come Up

Download or read book On the Come Up written by Angie Thomas and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2019-02-05 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestseller · Seven starred reviews · Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor Book “For all the struggle in this book, Thomas rarely misses a step as a writer. Thomas continues to hold up that mirror with grace and confidence. We are lucky to have her, and lucky to know a girl like Bri.”—The New York Times Book Review This digital edition contains a letter from the author, deleted scenes, a picture of the author as a teen rapper, an annotated playlist, Angie’s top 5 MCs, an annotated rap, illustrated quotes from the book, and an excerpt from Concrete Rose, Angie's return to Garden Heights. Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least win her first battle. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri’s got massive shoes to fill. But it’s hard to get your come up when you’re labeled a hoodlum at school, and your fridge at home is empty after your mom loses her job. So Bri pours her anger and frustration into her first song, which goes viral . . . for all the wrong reasons. Bri soon finds herself at the center of a controversy, portrayed by the media as more menace than MC. But with an eviction notice staring her family down, Bri doesn’t just want to make it—she has to. Even if it means becoming the very thing the public has made her out to be. Insightful, unflinching, and full of heart, On the Come Up is an ode to hip hop from one of the most influential literary voices of a generation. It is the story of fighting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you; and about how, especially for young black people, freedom of speech isn’t always free. Don't miss Concrete Rose, Angie Thomas's powerful prequel to her phenomenal bestseller, The Hate U Give!

Book VMware vSphere 4 Administration Instant Reference

Download or read book VMware vSphere 4 Administration Instant Reference written by Scott Lowe and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only quick reference guide to the number one virtualization product! Get all your solutions about VMware's newest virtualization infrastructure software on the spot with this handy reference guide. Designed for quick access with special headings, thumb tabs, easy-to-read lists, and more, this book is the perfect companion to any comprehensive VMware guide, such as Mastering VMware vSphere 4. Covers the market-leading virtualization product, VMware's new vSphere 4 Offers a quick-access reference for your day-to-day administration of vSphere 4 Includes thumb tabs, secondary and tertiary tables of contents, and special heading treatments to provide quick and easy lookup, as well as quick-reference tables, lists, and step-by-step instruction to provide VMware administrators answers on the spot Keep this helpful, handy guide within easy reach.

Book The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 Book

Download or read book The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 Book written by Martin Evening and published by Adobe Press. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom was designed from the ground up with digital photographers in mind, offering powerful editing features in a streamlined interface that lets photographers import, sort, and organize images. In this completely updated bestseller, author Martin Evening describes features in Lightroom 5 in detail from a photographer’s perspective. As an established commercial and fashion photographer, Martin knows firsthand what photographers need for an efficient workflow. He has been working with Lightroom from the beginning, monitoring the product’s development and providing valued feedback to Adobe. As a result, Martin knows the software inside and out, from image selection to image editing and image management. In this book he’ll teach you how to: Work efficiently with images shot in raw or JPEG formats Import photographs with ease and sort them according to your workflow Create and manage a personal image and video library Quickly apply tonal adjustments to multiple images Integrate Lightroom with Adobe Photoshop Export images for print or Web as digital contact sheets or personal portfolios Make the most of new features in Lightroom 5, such as extended spot removal, UprightTM corrections, and Smart Previews Photographers will find Lightroom 5—and The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 Book—indispensable tools in their digital darkrooms. “With Martin’s expert guidance, you’ll soon find that you have precisely the tools you need to turn your concentration back where it belongs—on making better pictures!” —George Jardine, digital photography consultant “As a photographer himself, Martin Evening knows what tools photographers need to realize their creative vision. In this book, he shows not only how Adobe Photoshop Lightroom works but also why it will become an essential part of any photographer’s workflow.” —Greg Gorman, photographer

Book Lightroom 5

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rob Sylvan
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2013-07-24
  • ISBN : 1118684370
  • Pages : 514 pages

Download or read book Lightroom 5 written by Rob Sylvan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-07-24 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Manage your images with Lightroom and this beautifully illustrated guide Image management can soak up huge amounts of a photographer's time, but help is on hand. This complete guides teaches you how to use Adobe Lightroom 5 to import, manage, edit, and showcase large quantities of images with impressive results. The authors, both professional photographers and Lightroom experts, walk you through step by step, demonstrating real-world techniques as well as a variety of practical tips, tricks, and shortcuts that save you time. Streamline image management tasks like a pro, and get back to doing what you love — taking photographs. Teaches you digital imaging fundamentals, as well as specific skills you need to master Adobe's Lightroom 5 digital photography workflow software Explores capturing, importing, editing, processing, and presenting digital photos Explains real-world, professional-level techniques through easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful, full-color examples Frees you to focus on your creative photography abilities by helping you develop strong technical skills Learn not only the "how" of editing and handling photographs with Lightroom 5, but the "why" as well, with Lightroom 5: Streamlining Your Digital Photography Process.

Book VCP VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 Review Guide

Download or read book VCP VMware Certified Professional on vSphere 4 Review Guide written by Brian Perry and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-10-12 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise, focused study aid to accompany VCP for vSphere 4 Study Guide As organizations seek to cut infrastructure costs, virtualization has become a lucrative specialty for IT professionals. VCP is the leading virtualization certification, and this book is designed to work hand-in-hand with the VCP for vSphere 4 Study Guide to better prepare VMware pros for the comprehensive exam. Filled with review information, it helps you deepen your understanding of vSphere, the first cloud operating system. Virtualization skills are much in demand, and VMware professionals become more marketable when they achieve VCP certification; this review guide works with other learning tools to increase vSphere knowledge and confidence Offers invaluable help for last-minute review Covers planning, installing, and upgrading ESX/ESXi; configuring ESX/ESXi networking and storage; installing and configuring vCenter Server; deploying and managing virtual machines and vApps; managing compliance; establishing service levels; and basic troubleshooting CD includes two practice exams, flashcards, and a searchable glossary of key terms This highly focused Sybex review guide is the perfect study companion to VCP for vSphere 4 Study Guide, helping you achieve VCP certification, increased confidence, and better job opportunities.

Book Adobe Audition CS6 Classroom in a Book

Download or read book Adobe Audition CS6 Classroom in a Book written by Adobe Creative Team and published by Adobe Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation Through a series of hands-on lessons, this comprehensive volume takes users step by step through Audition's enormous feature set, including its capabilities for recording, mixing, analyzing, looping, editing, and mastering audio.