Engineering Management

When he first envisioned becoming a farmer, author Emmet Van Driesche never imagined his main crop would be Christmas trees, nor that such a tree farm could be more of a managed forest than the conventional grid of perfectly sheared trees. Carving Out a Living on the Land tells the story of how Van Driesche navigated changing life circumstances, took advantage of unexpected opportunities, and leveraged new and old skills to piece together an economically viable living, while at the same time respecting the land’s complex ecological relationships.

The image of modern corporations has been shaped by a focus on profits over people and the environment, but this approach to capitalism is no longer viable. We are at an inflection point where business must take the lead in healing the crises of our time. The Healing Organization shows how corporations can become healing forces.

Informative lifestyle audiobook. The Norwegians have discovered the secret to happiness and they are finally sharing it with the world. That secret is Friluftsliv. This Norwegian lifestyle phenomenon has taken the world by storm with an ever growing following around the globe. We will learn about how Friluftsliv can help us feel satisfied and happy.

Abstract ransomware is a type of malicious attack where attackers encrypt an organization’s data and demand payment to restore access. Attackers may also steal an organization’s information and demand an additional payment in return for not disclosing the information to authorities, competitors, or the public. This ransomware profile identifies the Cybersecurity Framework Version 1.1 security objectives that support identifying, protecting against, detecting, responding to, and recovering from ransomware events. The profile can be used as a guide to managing the risk of ransomware.

To compete internationally, electrical installations and equipment must demonstrably comply with modern electrical safety structures required by international legislation governing the supply chain, as well as observing local regulations. The purpose of this book is both to describe the management of electrical safety, i.e. the chief responsible electrical specialist’s role including its various aspects and implications, and to provide guidance for creation of an adequate structure. It does not make reference to individual standards or to laws, which are typically national.

Few organizations solve as many impossible problems as NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and nobody knows more about leading rocket scientists to unlikely breakthroughs than Adam Steltzner. As the phase lead and development manager for EDL (entry, descent, and landing) of the Curiosity rover to Mars, Steltzner spearheaded the creation of one of engineering's wackiest kluges - the sky crane, which allowed the heaviest rover in the history of space exploration to land on Mars unscathed.

Wir leben gesünder und länger als jede Generation vor uns. Und doch sind wir verletzlicher als gedacht: Ein Virus hält uns in Atem und ungebremst schlittern wir in die Klimakrise. Langsam dämmert uns: Gesundheit ist mehr als Pillen und Apparate. Wir Menschen brauchen, um gesund zu sein, als Allererstes etwas zu essen, zu trinken, zu atmen. Und erträgliche Außentemperaturen. Gesunde Menschen gibt es nur auf einer gesunden Erde. Eckart von Hirschhausen zeigt, was die globalen Krisen unserer Zeit für die Gesundheit von jedem Einzelnen bedeuten.

These days, it is more difficult than ever to build a business that can remain competitive in a world where customers can find your competition with just the click of a mouse. While there is only so much you can do when it comes to adjusting your profit margins, you can still find success by adjusting the method that will complete the processes in making your business successful. Making a business into a Lean business can give it the competitive advantage that the perpetual buyers’ market takes away.

In today's fast-paced, competitive business environment, organizations must constantly adapt and evolve to stay ahead. Performance Engineering: Designing the Ultimate Success Roadmap is a comprehensive guide that provides listeners with the knowledge and tools necessary to engineer high-performance organizations.

UX Management Methods is a guide for how to lead your UX team to greatness. Learn proven methods for hiring, managing, motivating, and aligning your UX team. Use these insights to focus your team with a road map of key deliverables, present actionable findings to stakeholders, and measure your team's success and return on investment with analytics. If you want to sharpen your user experience leadership skills and build a strong team of talented experts, then you can begin learning UX management methods today.

Cercetările lui Leidy Klotz au condus la un adevăr simplu: indiferent dacă este vorba despre construirea unor jucării cu piese de lego, planurile de urbanizare, sendvișuri sau strategiile de afaceri, mintea e tentată să adauge, în loc să scadă. Adunăm instinctiv lucruri care nu ne trebuie neapărat. Le oferim stimulente celor cu performanțe remarcabile, dar nu ne gândim să înlăturăm obstacolele din calea lor. Ne însușim idei noi, care să ne facă lumea mai bună, dar nu renunțăm mai întâi la cele învechite și dăunătoare.

Historically, IT in many companies has had a reputation for being slow, expensive, and risk-averse. With the pace of business today, these practices must change quickly if companies are to thrive. This audiobook contains fascinating stories from the author's years at Microsoft that will help you modernize and change your IT team to accelerate your business, plus 100 short, practical, specific ways to improve business velocity in today‘s IT culture.

People often debate whether Agile and Lean are the same or different. This audiobook is made to introduce you to the core values and principles of both Agile and Lean methodologies and will hopefully answer some of the common questions about them.

This comprehensive survival handbook for beginners provides basic information about risk preparation and management. Natural disasters can be catastrophic since they can pose a threat to humankind. The audiobook also explains different types of disasters and how they impact people in various places. It also outlines the survival tips you should implement when you are involved in a natural disaster. The guide also provides details about the critical elements you need in an emergency.

If you want to experience all the amazing benefits Lean could provide then keep reading....Do you want your company to improve? Do you want to see your company do better with less waste? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Lean: The Ultimate Guide to Lean Startup, Lean Six Sigma, Lean Analytics, Lean Enterprise, Lean Manufacturing, Scrum, Agile Project Management and Kanban is here to help. Lean is a business practice that will eliminate waste in your company while improving the processes that you are currently using.

A concise introductory guide to the quality management systems (QMS) standard ISO 9001:2015.

The engineering industry underpins everything that we encounter daily and spans across a wide range of sectors including technology, manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, shipping, healthcare, renewable energy, and more. Yet despite its importance in our lives, fewer people than ever are studying in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Veteran journalist Peter Annin shows that wastewater has become a surprising weapon in America's war against water scarcity. Annin probes deep into the water reuse movement in five water-strapped states—California, Texas, Virginia, Nevada, and Florida. He drinks beer made from purified sewage, visits communities where purified sewage came to the rescue, and examines how one of the nation's largest wastewater plants hopes to recycle one hundred percent of its wastewater by 2035.

As executives build and nurture their organization's strategic agility in today's turbulent, uncertain business environment, the ability to lead strategic change has become more critical than ever. The Strategic Project Leader, Second Edition will help project managers lead with confidence in temporary, ambiguous team structures that execute risk-laden work in an increasingly agile project environment. The book provides practical guidance to help you move from project manager to service-based project leader.

Wenn Europas Autobauer überleben wollen, müssen sie sich radikal umstrukturieren - sowohl mental als auch real. Ex-Audi-Vorstand Peter Mertens ist überzeugt: Zukunftsfähig sind nur die Unternehmen, die mehr Nachhaltigkeit wagen, die sich stark machen für mehr europäische Souveränität in der globalen Automotive Industrie und sich öffnen für Kooperationen innerhalb und außerhalb der Branche. Dabei ist ein Zusammenschluss von Wirtschaft, Politik und Wissenschaft ebenso nötig wie ein neues Verständnis dessen, was ein Auto überhaupt ist.