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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Juliet Ching
Inventions that Didn't Change the World is a fascinating visual tour through some of the most bizarre inventions registered with the British authorities in the nineteenth century. In an era when Britain was the workshop of the world, registration of designs was quicker and cheaper than the convoluted patenting process, and all manner of bizarre curiosities were painstakingly recorded in beautiful color illustrations and well-penned explanatory text, alongside the genuinely great inventions of the period. Irreverent commentary contextualizes each submission as well as taking a humorous view on how each has stood the test of time. This book introduces such gems as a ventilating top hat; an artificial leech; a design for an aerial machine adapted for the arctic regions; an anti-explosive alarm whistle; a tennis racket with ball-picker; and a currant-cleaning machine. Here is everything the end user could possibly require for a problem he never knew he had. Organized by area of application industry, clothing, transportation, medical, health and safety, the home, and leisure Inventions that Didn t Change the World reveals the concerns of a bygone era giddy with the possibilities of a newly industrialized world.
The Nature of Change - How the Natural World Coached Me Through Loss and Grief
Julie Schlegel
Lulu.com
2010
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This collection of writes from the author's grief journal reads as a series of short essays, comparing the grief process to the ever-changing face of nature - sometimes predictable but always evolving toward another day and another season. Through those days and seasons, this suicide survivor relates the changes she sees in nature to those in her own life and feelings. One entry, for example, describes not just the beginning and end of a snowstorm but how the flying snow changes through the storm's duration and, similarly, how her feelings of grief, guilt, and aloneness fly about, then seem to calm, then swirl up again. By journaling her observations and the metaphors they inspired of her own experience, she allows herself to relate to the power and inevitability of change - and make peace with not only her loss but also her survival.
A Case for Change in Teacher Preparation
Julie Gorlewski; Amanda Winkelsas; Suzanne N. Rosenblith; Corrie Stone-Johnson; Elisabeth Etopio; David Gorlewski; Tiffany Karalis Noel; Bobbie Finocchio; Amanda Seccia; Ling Zhai; Erin Kearney; Xiufeng Liu; Nooshin Shafaei; Tanika Shedrick
Taylor Francis Ltd
2021
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Why are preservice teachers often told by veteran teachers to "forget what you learned" in teacher preparation programs? Why is there a gap between pedagogical practices employed at schools and those taught at colleges and universities? And why, after evidence from countless studies, are there still so few teachers of color working in our rapidly diversifying schools?These questions are addressed in this book, which describes a reconceptualized teacher preparation program based on a teacher residency model. This model is grounded in three core beliefs: first, that teacher quality is a shared responsibility between universities and school districts; second, that all students have a right to high-quality teachers who are as racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse as the students they teach; and third, that for education to be transformative, future educators must have the right balance of theoretical knowledge and practical experiences grounded in specific contexts.Through a combination of rich description and qualitative and quantitative program data, the authors make the case that university programs focused on the communities they serve can ensure more effective, learner-ready teachers who remain in the profession longer. By providing a detailed blueprint for program development, the contents of this book will be of value and interest to educational leaders, policy makers, and researchers.
The success of organizational change in a world of increasing volatility is highly dependent on the advocacy of stakeholders. It is the link between strategic decision-making and effective execution, between individual motivation and product innovation, and between delighted customers and growing revenues. Only by engaging stakeholders does change have a chance to be successful.This book presents a coherent and practical view of how organizations might engender engagement with organizational change within their operational, tactical and strategic practices. It does this by providing a comprehensive review of the theoretical and empirical works on engagement and change from a variety of academic and practical perspectives. The academic research presented in this book is reinforced by research from consultancies as well as insights from practitioners that provide timely evidence. Ultimately the aim is to help raise awareness of the need to foster engagement with OC through a stakeholder perspective and how this can be done successfully within organizations across the globe. Employee Engagement for Organizational Change is a valuable textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of organizational change, employee engagement, human resource management and leadership. Its balance of theory and practice also makes it a reliable resource for HR and organizational development practitioners.
The success of organizational change in a world of increasing volatility is highly dependent on the advocacy of stakeholders. It is the link between strategic decision-making and effective execution, between individual motivation and product innovation, and between delighted customers and growing revenues. Only by engaging stakeholders does change have a chance to be successful.This book presents a coherent and practical view of how organizations might engender engagement with organizational change within their operational, tactical and strategic practices. It does this by providing a comprehensive review of the theoretical and empirical works on engagement and change from a variety of academic and practical perspectives. The academic research presented in this book is reinforced by research from consultancies as well as insights from practitioners that provide timely evidence. Ultimately the aim is to help raise awareness of the need to foster engagement with OC through a stakeholder perspective and how this can be done successfully within organizations across the globe. Employee Engagement for Organizational Change is a valuable textbook for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students of organizational change, employee engagement, human resource management and leadership. Its balance of theory and practice also makes it a reliable resource for HR and organizational development practitioners.
The only way to achieve successful business change is by engaging employees and making the transformation people-centric. This book explains how to achieve this. Written by a leading voice in the change management industry who has both academic and practitioner experience, People-Centric Organizational Change is a practical guide for change professionals and postgraduate students. It covers everything from what people-centric change is and why it's essential to engage people with the change through to the importance of the communication of change and how to do this effectively with a distributed workforce in a hybrid working environment. Using evidence-based research, this book fully explores the human dynamic of change, explains how to promote collaboration between colleagues and shows how to involve line managers in the change process. There is also advice on how to encourage staff to see change as an opportunity rather than a threat. People-Centric Organizational Change also includes discussion of the impact of change on employee wellbeing as well as the relationship between Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and change. There is also advice on how to build people-centric initiatives into an overall change strategy. It is full of country agnostic tools and tips that can be used across cultures as well as frameworks and skills that can be applied in public, private and third sector settings. Global case studies and examples throughout help to put the content into context and show how a people-first approach to change works in practice. Online resources include PowerPoint slides for each chapter.
The only way to achieve successful business change is by engaging employees and making the transformation people-centric. This book explains how to achieve this. Written by a leading voice in the change management industry who has both academic and practitioner experience, People-Centric Organizational Change is a practical guide for change professionals and postgraduate students. It covers everything from what people-centric change is and why it's essential to engage people with the change through to the importance of the communication of change and how to do this effectively with a distributed workforce in a hybrid working environment. Using evidence-based research, this book fully explores the human dynamic of change, explains how to promote collaboration between colleagues and shows how to involve line managers in the change process. There is also advice on how to encourage staff to see change as an opportunity rather than a threat. People-Centric Organizational Change also includes discussion of the impact of change on employee wellbeing as well as the relationship between Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and change. There is also advice on how to build people-centric initiatives into an overall change strategy. It is full of country agnostic tools and tips that can be used across cultures as well as frameworks and skills that can be applied in public, private and third sector settings. Global case studies and examples throughout help to put the content into context and show how a people-first approach to change works in practice. Online resources include PowerPoint slides for each chapter.
Camilla the cartographer and her loyal sidekick Parsley are back to solve a fresh new problem in this companion book to the critically acclaimed Camilla, Cartographer. Spring has sprung in the forest. When beavers move in, trees come down as they start building a dam. The path of the river will be forever altered and Camilla does NOT want a pond in the middle of her forest! It’s too much change. But when her map-making skills are needed for the pond construction, Camilla comes to understand that change can be good as she works with the entire forest community to draw new maps and look at her home in a whole new way. Includes a Note to Parents & Caregivers with more information about map-making and spatial awareness, but also adapting to new environments and building community—important skills for boars, porcupines, beavers, and kids alike!
This handbook on women's human rights is an integrated set of fourteen teaching and learning units. Together, they are designed to identify key issues in women's human rights, define concepts, outline different methodologies for achieving women's human rights, and offer a wide range of activities to facilitate teaching, learning, and discussion of women's human rights challenges. Included in every chapter are a statement of key objectives, background information, discussion questions, special issue boxes, strategies and examples for taking action, and learning activities. Also included are key UN documents and international law bearing on women's human rights. Handouts, checklists, assessment forms, and activist organizations round out the range of reference materials provided. User-friendly, jargon-free, authoritative, and packed with hands-on information, the handbook is an essential resource for anyone working in the field, human rights professionals, scholars, students, and activists.
This handbook on women's human rights is an integrated set of fourteen teaching and learning units. Together, they are designed to identify key issues in women's human rights, define concepts, outline different methodologies for achieving women's human rights, and offer a wide range of activities to facilitate teaching, learning, and discussion of women's human rights challenges. Included in every chapter are a statement of key objectives, background information, discussion questions, special issue boxes, strategies and examples for taking action, and learning activities. Also included are key UN documents and international law bearing on women's human rights. Handouts, checklists, assessment forms, and activist organizations round out the range of reference materials provided. User-friendly, jargon-free, authoritative, and packed with hands-on information, the handbook is an essential resource for anyone working in the field, human rights professionals, scholars, students, and activists.
What do you do when a life storm hits?Life storms such as divorce, job loss, illness, financial problems, empty nest, midlife crisis, family fractures, etc. create a world of chaos and confusion and often lead to quiet isolation, depending on the nature of the challenge. In more ordinary situations, someone may feel stuck in a life rut and seek the courage to pursue a new hobby, interest, or job and they need confidence-building tools. Just as a literal storm wreaks havoc in our lives, life reality storms can cause emotional, physical, spiritual, and mental challenges. People often won’t talk about them and can retreat into unhealthy isolation at best, or at worse, dive into dangerous self-medicating behaviors or suicidal tendencies.In The Winds of Change, Julie Shannon shares her own story of reframing life, as well as real-life stories of many others who overcame the unexpected and who and what encouraged them in their journey. Practical, definitive steps will be learned to successfully move through life realities and into a confident and abundant life.
Wellbeing and Organizational Change: The Theory and Practice of Change and Employee Health
Julie Hodges
KOGAN PAGE
2027
nidottu
Organizational change is unsettling for employees. It leads to higher levels of stress and anxiety and lower levels of productivity. Protecting workplace wellbeing during these times of change is essential and this book shows you how. Written by a leading voice in the organizational change space, Organizational Change and Wellbeing is a comprehensive guide for all senior HR professionals, change management practitioners and those studying organizational transformation and employee wellbeing at postgraduate level. This evidence-based guide explores the key theories of organizational change, the importance of workplace wellbeing and the impact that change have on individual and business performance. This book examines how disruption, anxiety and stress caused by business change can lead to increased staff turnover, burnout and absenteeism but explains how a strategic focus on employee wellbeing during these times of flux can improve productivity, innovation, business results and team dynamics. Full of practical advice, research insights and real-world examples from public, private and not-for profit companies across the globe, this book shows how to achieve lasting workplace change at the same time as fostering workplace wellbeing. There is essential coverage of the role of managers and leaders during times of change and guidance on how to embed and monitor wellbeing practices in the organization. There is also discussion of how to assess the potential benefits and risks that AI can have on wellbeing during times of business change. Supporting online resources include PowerPoint slides for each chapter.
Wellbeing and Organizational Change: The Theory and Practice of Change and Employee Health
Julie Hodges
KOGAN PAGE
2027
sidottu
Organizational change is unsettling for employees. It leads to higher levels of stress and anxiety and lower levels of productivity. Protecting workplace wellbeing during these times of change is essential and this book shows you how. Written by a leading voice in the organizational change space, Organizational Change and Wellbeing is a comprehensive guide for all senior HR professionals, change management practitioners and those studying organizational transformation and employee wellbeing at postgraduate level. This evidence-based guide explores the key theories of organizational change, the importance of workplace wellbeing and the impact that change have on individual and business performance. This book examines how disruption, anxiety and stress caused by business change can lead to increased staff turnover, burnout and absenteeism but explains how a strategic focus on employee wellbeing during these times of flux can improve productivity, innovation, business results and team dynamics. Full of practical advice, research insights and real-world examples from public, private and not-for profit companies across the globe, this book shows how to achieve lasting workplace change at the same time as fostering workplace wellbeing. There is essential coverage of the role of managers and leaders during times of change and guidance on how to embed and monitor wellbeing practices in the organization. There is also discussion of how to assess the potential benefits and risks that AI can have on wellbeing during times of business change. Supporting online resources include PowerPoint slides for each chapter.
One Million Arrows: Raising Your Children to Change the World
Julie Ferwerda
Vagabond Group
2019
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Will the world change your children . . . or will your children change the world?Right now, your family is being invited to become part of a bigger story-a vision that will engage your hearts to make a radical difference. One Million Arrows is an inspirational call to empower your children to impact their culture, their community, and even the world at large with bold love and light. If you want your kids to live with purpose, if you want them to engage the world around them through their passions, if you want your family to leave a mark on history, accept the mission to live a larger vision."Convicted. Challenged. Inspired. This is how I felt after reading One Million Arrows. Julie Ferwerda truly sets forth a vision that I want to run with and be a part of-a vision of raising world changers with lion-hearted courage. M. Chastain"Love this book It renewed my energy and enlarged my vision as a dad. Must read for anyone serious about raising kids that will make a difference " Mark Batterson"Raising children is one of the most challenging and rewarding feats a parent will ever take on. ...Read this inspirational book and see if you don't hear the trumpet call summoning the forthcoming, Churchills, Wilberforces, and George Washington's of our day." Olivia Shupe"One Million Arrows speaks directly at my heart. Julie's call to parents to sharpen their arrows, pull back their bow and let their children be shining lights for Christ, gives me great encouragement." Laura Waits"This book is AMAZING. I underlined on almost every page. I think every Christian parent & family should read this book...today. I cannot express enough how good this book is. I couldn't put it down." Sara NeufeldJulie Ferwerda is recognized for offering readers an inspiring view of the liberated and purposeful spiritual journey through her writings. After her work on international orphan awareness, she experienced a life transformation that led her back to school. She is currently a nurse and wellness mentor, encouraging others to find their best life through physical and spiritual healing. Learn more: JulieFerwerda.com.
Change in organizations is all about people; it is people who plan, prepare for and implement change and who are affected by it in the daily course of their work. However, there is a tendency to focus on the more technical and quantifiable aspects of implementing organizational change programmes whilst ignoring the complex ways that these will impact individuals. Providing an evidence-based analysis of change in organizations, Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change is written for senior practitioners responsible for change programmes and postgraduate students of organizational change. This updated edition demonstrates the importance of understanding the impact of developing technologies, including AI, as well as how best to implement sustainability and inclusion in the workplace. With new material on individual wellbeing and the impact of hybrid working, this book sets out frameworks, practical approaches and recommendations for communicating with and leading individuals, teams and organizations through change. Full of exercises, interviews and real-world examples from across the globe, this book is an essential resource for leaders and students enabling them to achieve sustainable benefits of change at work.
Change in organizations is all about people; it is people who plan, prepare for and implement change and who are affected by it in the daily course of their work. However, there is a tendency to focus on the more technical and quantifiable aspects of implementing organizational change programmes whilst ignoring the complex ways that these will impact individuals. Providing an evidence-based analysis of change in organizations, Managing and Leading People Through Organizational Change is written for senior practitioners responsible for change programmes and postgraduate students of organizational change. This updated edition demonstrates the importance of understanding the impact of developing technologies, including AI, as well as how best to implement sustainability and inclusion in the workplace. With new material on individual wellbeing and the impact of hybrid working, this book sets out frameworks, practical approaches and recommendations for communicating with and leading individuals, teams and organizations through change. Full of exercises, interviews and real-world examples from across the globe, this book is an essential resource for leaders and students enabling them to achieve sustainable benefits of change at work.
Healthy after 55 - Now Is The Time: Change Your Choices, Change Your Life
Julie Luedtke
Independently Published
2019
nidottu
Now Is The TimeAre you going to try a new diet program after your birthday?Are you planning to join the local gym after the holidays?Are you putting the needs of everyone else ahead of your own health?Now is the time to...* Focus on healthy eating instead of the latest diet * Move more every day without stepping foot in a gym* Make your health and wellness a priorityThis realistic and motivating book will help you take practical, common sense steps to regain your health, increase your strength and restore your energy.Do it all without an expensive gym membership or complicated food diary. Julie Luedtke is a certified personal trainer who works with women aged 55+ to help them improve their personal health.This step-by-step guide provides the information and motivation to help you feel better, increase your energy and boost your self-esteem.As a woman over the age of 55, it's time for you to enjoy a vibrant, active lifestyle. You put the needs of others first for many years. Now it is time to put yourself first Here is a sample of what you'll discover in this book*Discover the real meaning of JOY*How to change your choices to change your life*Learn the importance of movement*Reset how you think about food*Set realistic goals you can sustain over a life time*Launch your own personal healthy eating and movement planYour health is worth the effort. Take control of your life today. Are you ready to take this exciting step in your life's journey?No more excuses. LET'S GO