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Group process - In organizational development (OD), the phrase group process refers to the behavior of people in groups, such as task groups that are trying to solve a problem or make a decision. An individual with expertise in group process, such as a trained facilitator, can assist a group toward accomplishing its objective by diagnosing how well the group is functioning as a problem solving or decision making entity and subsequently intervening to alter ...
Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis - Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), or Multi Criteria Decision Making, is a procedure aimed at supporting decision maker(s) whose problem involves numerous and conflicting evaluations. MCDA aims at highlighting these conflicts and deriving a way to come to a compromise in a transparent process.
Consensus-seeking decision-making - Consensus-seeking decision-making (also known as consensus/voting hybrid decision-making) is a term sometimes used to describe a formal decision process similar to the consensus decision-making variant known as Formal Consensus but with the additional option of a fallback voting procedure if ...
Problem-oriented policing - Problem-oriented policing is a type of community policing that focuses on decentralization of decision-making powers. The term was coined by Herman Goldstein, Professor of Law at the University of Wisconsin, whose book of the same name brought the system to the attention of academic and law enforcement administrators alike.
Winning Decisions: Getting It Right the First Time by J. Edward Russo, ISBN 0385502257 : Business revolves around making decisions, often risky decisions, usually with incomplete information and too often in less time than we need. Executives at every level, in every industry, are confronted with information overload, less leeway for mistakes, and a business environment that changes rapidly. In light of this increased pressure and volatility, the old-fashioned ways of making decisions-depending on intuition, common sense, and specialized expertise-are simply no longer sufficient. Distilling over thirty years of groundbreaking research, "Winning Decisions, written by two seasoned business advisers and world leaders in behavioral decision studies, is a comprehensive, one-of-a-kind guide to the proven methods of making critical business decisions confidently, quickly-and correctly. Decision-making is a business skill which managers often take for granted in themselves and others-but it's not as easy as some might think. The authors, whose expertise has been sought out by over a hundred companies, including Arthur Andersen, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, and Unilever, contend that decisio...
Great Basketball Drills: A Baffled Parent's Guide by James Garland, ISBN 0071381414 : "A real must."--Morgan Wooten, head coach, DeMatha Catholic High School "A great addition to any youth basketball coach's library. I know we'll be using these activities in our basketball camps."--Greg Murrell, director, Motion Concepts Sports Camps So, you've finally settled into your role as coach. Now you're looking for ways to make practices more active and rewarding. "Great Basketball Drills includes 125 step-by-step illustrated drills that will keep your players moving, motivated, and most of all, having fun. Coach Garland covers the basic skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting with the "games approach" that enhances team communication and decision-making skills. Other drills focus on improving court movement, defense, rebounding, and screening. You'll even learn a thing or two about coaching style, and how to make "improvement the goal of team practices rather than winning or losing.Use Garland's Ten Commandments of Practice to improve your players and your team Pinpoint problems with the Troubleshooting Chart Find answers to common problems in the Q&A section Get tips on creating...
How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra: A Solved Problem Approach by Mildred Johnson, ISBN 0071343075 : Word problems?? No problem!! Be prepared when you get to the word-problem section of your test with Schaum's "How to Solve Word Problems in Algebra! With this easy-to-use pocket guide, solving word problems in algebra become almost fun. This anxiety-quelling guide helps you get ready for those daunting word problems, one step at a time. With fully explained examples, it shows you how easy it can be to translate word problems into solvable algebraic formulas--and get the answers right! You get complete directions for solving problems that involve time, money distance, work, and more.
Baby Minds: Brain-Building Games Your Baby Will Love, Birth to Age Three by Linda Acredolo, ISBN 0553380303 : MORE THAN 65 DELIGHTFUL GAMES AND ACTIVITIES TO JUMP-START YOUR BABY'S AMAZING BRAINPOWER Can simply singing a song or blowing a dandelion under a toddler's nose help her mind to blossom? Can your baby count, remember events, and solve problems even before he can talk? The exciting answer to both questions is yes! Breakthrough research is revealing the extraordinary inborn abilities of infants. It is also showing how experiences during the first years of life profoundly influence intelligence, creativity, language development -- and even later reading and math skills. Now two psychologists and child development experts -- authors of the bestselling Baby Signs -- have created a delightful guide for parents based on the most up-to-date knowledge of how babies discover the world. You'll learn how to: -- Create a homemade mobile to stimulate your three-month-old's delight in solving problems -- Play a patty-cake game to help your two-year-old make logical connections -- Initiate bedtime conversations that build your child's memory and sense of personal history -- Develop "Baby Signs" to hel...
How to Solve Physics Problems by Robert M. Oman, ISBN 0070481660 : The Problem: Physics. The Solution: How to Solve Physics Problems No one says physics is easy, not even physics professor Bob Oman or microelectronics researcher Dan Oman. They struggled with physics as undergraduates, too, and know the physics student's lament--"I understood everything in lecture and the text, but I couldn't do the problems." That's why they wrote[KIHow to Solve Physics Problems. This book prepares you for physics exams by moving you directly into problem-solving. You learn to solve physics problems naturally and systematically as you read along--before you even know you're doing it--and in a way you simply can't forget. This book also helps you with your homework and gives you a preview of problems that will be on your exams. Plus you get good, solid advice on how to reduce study time, get maximum benefit from class, prepare for your exams effectively, and make your note-taking count. No matter how tough your textbook or how rigorous your course--whether you are studying calculus-based or non-calc physics--this book will help you understand more and improve your grade.
Great Soccer Drills by Tom Fleck, ISBN 007138488X : "One of the most useful soccer books I've seen."--Dr. John McKeon, executive director (retired), National Soccer Coaches Association of America "Young soccer players should be trained in an environment that is safe, fun, and has direct implications for the game. This book has 125 ways to do just that. I strongly recommend it to all parents and coaches."--Bob Gansler, head coach, Kansas City Wizards (2000 MLS Champions) Did we say "drills"? Sorry, we meant "games. That's right. Games that teach them more effectively than the tedious drills "you endured as a kid. Games that challenge but do not frustrate them. Games that build rather than undermine a child's confidence and sense of involvement. "Great Soccer Drills contains 125 dynamic games and activities designed to keep your players moving, thinking, and most of all, having fun. The "games approach" to team practices allows you to teach soccer basics like ball control, movement, passing, and shooting while enhancing team communication and decision-making skills. You'll even learn a thing or two about coaching style, and how to make "improve...
Quick Fix Meals With Robin Miller: Make Ahead Meals : Busy people everywhere face the same dilemma - how to get healthy weeknight dinners on the table when you've only got minutes to spare. Cookbook author, nutritionist, and food journalist Robin Miller guides us through the landmines of getting food on the table nightly with her stress-free meal planning strategies. Her easy, day by day plans help even the novice cook master these quick and tasty recipes. "In The Bag" - "Quick Fix" dinners are easy when you're using resealable plastic bags. Robin shows you how to make dinner a snap by putting ingredients for three different entrees in tidy bags and refrigerating them until they're ready to be prepared. Recipes: Linguini with Clam Sauce, Stuffed Pork Chops, Fruit Compote, Peas and Carrots with Chipotle "Freeze!" - The freezer can be your best friend when it comes to making dinner for a weeknight meal. Pork loin is a terrific freezer staple, and will yield enough to make two delicious dinners without much work. For dessert, dress up Frozen Yogurt with a Chocolate Peanut Sauce. Recipes: Baked Ziti with Sweet Turkey Sausage, Olive Studded Pork Lo...
Leadership Skills for Managers by Marlene Caroselli, ISBN 0071364307 : Specific Techniques to Move Beyond Management--and Acquire the Skills and Demeanor of a True Leader Leaders in today's no-limits business environment must do more than simply facilitate. They must effect positive change in both operations and employees--the proactive change necessary to propel their organizations forward! Leadership Skills for Managers is a hands-on, systematic examination of the specific skills and tools--vision, problem-solving, communication, distribution of power, and others--that must be in place before one can climb the ladder from management to leadership. Let this no-nonsense guide show you how to develop the expertise, strategies, and courage to: *Exhibit the poise and presence required to "get others to march" *Step outside the status quo--to visualize and implement true improvements *Cultivate valuable professional bonds via benchmarking and community networksYou've done well in your career as a manager. Now it's time to boost yourself to the next level. Leadership Skills for Managers shows you how to achieve the skills and self-confidence of a leader--and maxim...
Alli Weight Loss Starter Kit, 90 Count : PACKAGE CONTENTS 90 count orlistat capsules, 60mg Shuttle: this carrying case makes it easy to keep doses of alli with you. Welcome Guide: introduction to the alli program. Everything you need to work with alli and 6 steps to a quick start. Read Me First Guide: a quick introduction to successful weight loss with the alli program. Topics include: Changing behavior, Eating right, Getting Active, Writing it Down Companion Guide: overview of the program and explanation of the basics. Covers Setting goals, Dosage and use, Basic diet guidelines, Treatment effects Healthy Eating Guide: offers practical suggestions for healthy eating with the alli program. Includes Menu planning, Shopping, Preparing meals, Eating out Calorie & Fat Counter: helps make the right food choices - whether at home or at a restaurant. Features a Calorie counter, Fat counter, Food exchanges Daily Journal: makes it easy to record meals - a habit linked to successful weight loss Quick Facts: pocket sized cards providing tips to help stay on track. Topics include Dosage, Best food choices, Foods to avoid, Portion sizes Use: For...
Frantix (PSP) - Pre-Owned : Get FRANTIX and get ready to....Challenge yourself in the first character-based 3D puzzle-solving adventure for the PSP portable entertainment system. Quick-paced action, surreal environments and challenging levels combine for extremely fun and captivating gameplay as you race against the clock to solve each puzzle. But be careful, the obvious path is not always the best solution and each level is filled with devious creatures, unique obstacles, dangerous hazards, and deadly traps along the way. Designed for the PSP system, FRANTIX will put your puzzle-solving skills to the test as you adventure through surreal worlds to solve each puzzle in the shortest amount of time. Featuring frantic puzzle-solving action, beautiful 3D graphics, more than 150 challenging levels to play through, power pick-ups, and a diverse array of monsters and unique obstacles, FRANTIX is easy to pick up, but hard to put down. Features Puzzle-Solving Fun Immerse yourself in the first character-based 3D puzzle-solving adventure for the PSP system. Challenging Levels Play through and unlock more than 150 strategic leve...
101 Things to Do After You Get Your Private Pilot's License by Leroy Cook, ISBN 0071422587 : FLY HIGH, FLY LONG, FLY FREE, FLY FOREVER This guide for new pilots proves that the fun has just begun when you pocket that precious certificate that says you're free to fly on your own. Now, veteran pilot LeRoy Cook shows you what lies beyond flight school. This indispensable, skill-building handbook not only leads you through becoming a fully fledged, confident, and competent independent pilot, it helps you discover all the joys of flying, from vacation advice to piloting for money. PERFECT FOR POST-FLIGHT-SCHOOL EDUCATION "101 Things to Do with Your Private Pilot's License can help you: * Grow as a pilot, both technically and personally * Get better performance from airplanes, with techniques rarely taught in flight school * Sharpen self-evaluation and judgment skills * Handle unfamiliar airport conditions such as grass fields, large traffic centers, and air congestion * Have fun with the family on board * Upgrade your ability to fly in four-season weather and make solo weather decisions * Discover money-making, service, and social opportunities * Perform expert flight tests on ...
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Guide to Motorcycling Excellence: Skills, Knowledge, and Strategies for Riding Right : Here is a book for the motorcyclist who wants to do it right--the most complete, authoritative book ever published on safe riding techniques and strategies. More than one million students have completed courses developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, and this book is the culmination of what that leading rider training organization has learned about teaching students of all ages and experience. It is the perfect refresher for anyone who has taken an MSF course and will be an eye-opener for those who have not yet discovered them. In a clear, engaging style with detailed diagrams and extensive full-color photographs and illustrations, the book covers rider attitude, proper dress, performance, maintenance and troubleshooting, as well as basic and advanced street skills. Included are tips on how to stop quickly when necessary avoid traffic hazards; apply evasive maneuvers; counterstreet for better control; travel skillfully in a group; identify and fix mechanical problems; ride more smoothly at high and low speeds; maintain momentum in off-highway riding; and much more. A remarkable source...
How to Think Like a CEO: The 22 Vital Traits You Need to Be the Person at the Top by Debra A. Benton, ISBN 0446673072 : Drawing on in-depth interviews with hundreds of the nation's top executives, D. A. Benton explains the 22 vital traits that make a CEO - the leader responsible for making decisions, guiding teams, selling ideas, managing crises, and conquering the mountains before them. You'll penetrate the mystery of why some people make it to the top and some don't, when they're all equally good at their jobs. You'll learn how to avoid getting fired and how to get promoted more quickly, how to enjoy the quality of life you want and deserve, and - if you decide you want to be the Big Boss - how to have the right character traits to get there. These are some of the traits that make a CEO. Are you ready to make them yours? You're gutsy and a little wild - yet modest and in control. You're competitive and tenacious - yet flexible and generous. You're willing to admit mistakes - yet unapologetic. You're secure in yourself - yet constantly improving. You're original and straightforward - yet think before you talk. Make your ascent not only gratifying, but also exhilarating and fun. This is how chiefs run the sho...
Quick Fix Meals With Robin Miller: Volume 1 : Busy people everywhere face the same dilemma-how to get healthy weeknight dinners on the table when you've only got minutes to spare. Robin Miller guides us through the landmines of getting food on the table nightly with her stress-free meal planning strategies. Each disc also contains tips and tricks to help save time in the kitchen. 3-DVD set includes: Disc 1: "Weeknight Solutions" - includes episodes of "Quick Fix Meals" that show you how some solid prep-ahead strategies over the weekend can help you create delicious meals that are easy to serve up during the week. Features the following recipes: Chicken Pot Pie, Hawaiian Pizza, Chorizo Leek Crepes with Sour Cream and Chives, Monte Cristo Sandwiches with Swiss and Ham, Loaded Omelettes, Chocolate Cake and more! Disc 2: "Make Ahead Meals - "Make Ahead Meals" includes three episodes of "Quick Fix Meals" that show you how easy dinners can be when you use resealable plastic bags, take advantage of the freezer, and plan ahead! Features the following recipes: Linguini with Clam Sauce, Stuffed Pork Chops, Baked Ziti with Sweet Turkey Sausage, Ol...
Sharp Quiz Calculator, EL-25BBL : Easy-to-Use Flash Card Function The flash card function assists students in recognizing math problems to help improve their problem solving skills. Multiplication Table Quiz Function Students can improve their multiplication skills by gaining a better understanding and familiarization of multiplication tables. Using the multiplication table quiz function students can choose to solve 25, 50 or 100 equations. In addition to multiplication students can choose from other math functions including addition, subtraction, division or mixed operations (questions with all four operations). Large Display The large, easy to read, 10-digit LCD display and large keys make it easy to read and use the correct numbers. It also displays the appropriate punctuation to help eliminate any second guessing Additional Features The ELS25BBL includes all standard calculator features, percent and pi keys.
Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me: The Top 25 Friendship Problems and How to Solve Them : Do you wish your kid had more friends or "could" keep the ones she has? Is teasing, gossiping, bullying, or cyber-bullying a problem? Is she often left out or rejected by other kids? Does he just follow the crowd? Are you concerned about his friends? Does she complain that she's unpopular or that nobody likes her? Are you at a loss for how to help your child handle those play dates, sleepovers, being shy, too sensitive, too competitive, or having a bad reputation? Look no further. The resource you need to solve these problems and boost your child's social competence is in your hands Based on a survey of five thousand teachers and parents, "Nobody Likes Me" shows how to teach your child the 25 most essential friendship-building skills kids need to find, make, and keep friends, as well as survive that social pressure from peers.
E-Learning Companion: A Student's Guide to Online Success : This text serves as a resource and quick-reference guide for any course that demands technology skills--especially online, distance courses. E-Learning Companion shows students how to adapt previously mastered skills--such as time management, note-taking, and critical thinking--to the online environment. The text also serves as a bridge for students who may be familiar with technologies such as real-time chats, online discussion boards, and e-mail as recreational tools, but have not learned how to apply these in a learning environment. Students learn technical terminology and how to troubleshoot, which allows them to become more flexible and capable learners. The skills they gain will support them throughout college and future careers. The Second Edition features thoroughly updated, expanded, and edited content to ensure that it remains relevant for today's college students.
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