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101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them: Practical Advice for Handling Real-World Project Challenges
by Tom KendrickIn this helpful how-to, author Tom Kendrick reveals field-proven principles for navigating high-pressure situations, so you can overcome any obstacle.Even with a terrific project management program in place, problems can arise to derail your team&’s hard work. This book explores a wide range of challenging scenarios and practical solutions and is packed with insightful answers to over 100 of your most urgent project management questions.In 101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them, you&’ll learn how to:keep a project on track despite unavoidable interruptions;how to prevent unreliable outside collaborators from jeopardizing the entire project;how to manage project teams who have little or no project management experience;how to make up for lost time without cutting corners;and how to succeed--even in the face of threatened budget cuts.The last thing you need in the heat of battle is to dive into project management theories. While there&’s no one right answer to the challenges you face as a project manager, 101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them has a plethora of actionable guidelines that help you troubleshoot quickly so you can get back to doing what you do best.
101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties: (And Let's Be Honest, Your Thirties Too)
by Paul AngoneAdulting got you down?Whether you just polished off your college graduation cake, are in your twenties or thirties struggling through a quarter-life crisis, you're simply trying to figure out how to become all grown up, or you're a parent looking for that perfect college graduation gift or Christmas gift for your twentysomething, 101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties is the book for you. To find important life answers in your 20s, you need to start with good questions. Author, speaker, and blogger Paul Angone has dedicated the last 12 years to helping twentysomethings and in this book he culminates his work to give readers wisdom through major life questions like: What&’s the best way to know if you&’re actually ready to get married?Where&’s the future of work headed and what does having a successful career look like today?How do I make a choice when I don&’t know what to choose?How do I stop networking and start &“relationshipping&”?Why do some people have great marriages while others have complete wrecks before they even make it to the highway?Am I seeing the other side of people&’s Instagram photos (you know, the side they&’re not exactly posting pictures of)?What are the Pivotal Plot Points of my story?Do I have anyone on my "Dream Team"?After his success with 101 Secrets for your Twenties and connecting with millions of twentysomethings around the world through speaking engagements and his blog AllGroanUp.com, Paul Angone captures the hilarious, freakishly-accurate assessment of life as a modern-day twentysomething (and thirtysomething) facing real Millennial problems, but now he&’s digging even deeper. If you&’re drowning your anxieties in Netflix and ice cream, are afraid you&’re failing, going crazy, or both, or are just longing for a little guidance to get past &“just getting by,&” grab this book and start thriving in the most "defining decade" of your life.
101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties: (And Let's Be Honest, Your Thirties Too)
by Paul AngoneAdulting got you down?Whether you just polished off your college graduation cake, are in your twenties or thirties struggling through a quarter-life crisis, you're simply trying to figure out how to become all grown up, or you're a parent looking for that perfect college graduation gift or Christmas gift for your twentysomething, 101 Questions You Need to Ask in Your Twenties is the book for you. To find important life answers in your 20s, you need to start with good questions. Author, speaker, and blogger Paul Angone has dedicated the last 12 years to helping twentysomethings and in this book he culminates his work to give readers wisdom through major life questions like: What&’s the best way to know if you&’re actually ready to get married?Where&’s the future of work headed and what does having a successful career look like today?How do I make a choice when I don&’t know what to choose?How do I stop networking and start &“relationshipping&”?Why do some people have great marriages while others have complete wrecks before they even make it to the highway?Am I seeing the other side of people&’s Instagram photos (you know, the side they&’re not exactly posting pictures of)?What are the Pivotal Plot Points of my story?Do I have anyone on my "Dream Team"?After his success with 101 Secrets for your Twenties and connecting with millions of twentysomethings around the world through speaking engagements and his blog AllGroanUp.com, Paul Angone captures the hilarious, freakishly-accurate assessment of life as a modern-day twentysomething (and thirtysomething) facing real Millennial problems, but now he&’s digging even deeper. If you&’re drowning your anxieties in Netflix and ice cream, are afraid you&’re failing, going crazy, or both, or are just longing for a little guidance to get past &“just getting by,&” grab this book and start thriving in the most "defining decade" of your life.
101 Salary Secrets: How to Negotiate Like a Pro (Parachute Library)
by Frances Bolles Haynes Daniel Porot Saniel PorotLong a best-selling author in France, career expert Daniel Porot's American debut, 101 TOUGHEST INTERVIEW QUESTIONS, set a new standard for efficiency and utility in a fast-paced job-hunting world. His follow-up volume is just as useful, compact, and highly focused. 101 SALARY SECRETS is packed with invaluable, easy-to-use tips to help you sail confidently through the most critical 15 minutes of any job-search: negotiating your compensation package.
101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems: A Guide to Progressive Discipline and Termination
by Paul FalconeThere’s no escaping problem employees. But with 101 prewritten disciplinary write-ups at a manager’s fingertips, there is a way to escape the headaches, anxiety, and potential legal trouble of performance review or counseling sessions. Completely updated and covering the latest developments in employment law, the second edition of 101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems explains the disciplinary process from beginning to end and provides ready-to-use model documents—in print and on disk—that eliminate the stress and second-guessing about what to do and say. Expertly written, the write-ups cover every kind of problem—substandard work quality, absenteeism, insubordination, e-mail misuse, sexual harassment,drug or alcohol abuse, and more. Readers will also find new information on laying the ground work for a tidy dismissal; tying progressive discipline to annual performance reviews; formally addressing intermittent FMLA abuse; ways to avoid drafting documentation that could later be used against their company; and much more. There is perhaps no more dreaded managerial task than communicating with an employee about a disciplinary problem, but this one-of-a-kind guide helps managers handle any scenario fairly, constructively, and, most importantly—legally.
101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems: A Guide to Progressive Discipline and Termination
by Paul FalconeManagers may dread dealing with performance problems, but this sanity-saving guide by HR expert Paul Falcone is here to help. Revised to reflect the latest developments in employment law, the third edition of 101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems explains the disciplinary process and provides ready-to-use documents that eliminate the stress and second-guessing about what to do and say. These expertly crafted, easily customizable write-ups address:AbsenteeismInsubordinationSexual harassmentDrug or alcohol abuseSubstandard workEmail and phone misuseTeamwork issuesManagerial misconductConfidentiality breachesSocial media abuseAnd moreWith a focus on getting employees back on track, each sample document includes an incident description, a performance improvement plan, outcomes and consequences, and a section for employee rebuttal.Whether you’re addressing an initial infraction or handling termination-worthy transgressions, this trusted resource ensures every encounter remains clear, fair, and—most importantly—legal.
101 Secrets For Your Twenties
by Paul AngoneOVER 100,000 COPIES SOLD. OVER 1,000 POSITIVE REVIEWS.Every twentysomething needs a little black book of secrets.Our twenties are filled with confusion, terrible jobs, anticipation, disappointment, cubicles, break-ups, transition, quarter-life crisis, loneliness, post-college what the heck, moderate success sandwiched between complete failure. We need a worn and weathered guide stashed somewhere close by to help shed some light on this defining decade.That guide is this book.Expanded from the blog post "21 Secrets for Your 20s" that spread like Internet wildfire with nearly a million readers in 190 countries, 101 Secrets for Your Twenties will encourage, inspire, prompt a plethora of LOLs, and kick-start your life forward with its witty, honest, and hilarious wisdom-stuffed pearls to help you rock life in your twenties.This is the perfect gift for college graduation. Or the best Christmas present you can give to the 20-something in your life.For everyone and anyone who is struggling through becoming an adult ... You need 101 Secrets for Your Twenties.
101 Secrets For Your Twenties
by Paul AngoneOVER 100,000 COPIES SOLD. OVER 1,000 POSITIVE REVIEWS.Every twentysomething needs a little black book of secrets.Our twenties are filled with confusion, terrible jobs, anticipation, disappointment, cubicles, break-ups, transition, quarter-life crisis, loneliness, post-college what the heck, moderate success sandwiched between complete failure. We need a worn and weathered guide stashed somewhere close by to help shed some light on this defining decade.That guide is this book.Expanded from the blog post "21 Secrets for Your 20s" that spread like Internet wildfire with nearly a million readers in 190 countries, 101 Secrets for Your Twenties will encourage, inspire, prompt a plethora of LOLs, and kick-start your life forward with its witty, honest, and hilarious wisdom-stuffed pearls to help you rock life in your twenties.This is the perfect gift for college graduation. Or the best Christmas present you can give to the 20-something in your life.For everyone and anyone who is struggling through becoming an adult ... You need 101 Secrets for Your Twenties.
101 Smart Questions To Ask On Your Interview
by Ron FryThis book is for every job candidate who thinks "Do you have any questions for me?" marks the end of an interview. In the author's view, it marks the beginning of the last and perhaps most important interview phase, one that's so important that failing to be properly prepared for it can undo all the your hard work, including providing great answers to tough questions! It's your moment to shine-to show off the depth and breadth of your research, to remind the interviewer of how perfectly your credentials fit her job description, and to actually ask for the job! From what to ask, when to ask it, and the kind of answers to expect, this book gives every candidate, from first-timers to seasoned pros, the practical information and advice they need to ace the entire interview…and get their dream job. No questions? No way!
101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview
by Ron FryThis book is for every job candidate who thinks "Do you have any questions for me?" marks the end of an interview. It doesn't. In fact, it marks the beginning of the last and perhaps most important interview phase - a phase so important that failing to prepare properly for it can undo all your hard work, including providing great answers to tough questions! Asking questions in your interview is your moment to shine - to show off the depth and breadth of your research, to remind the interviewer of how perfectly your credentials fit the job description, and to actually ask for the job! From what to ask, when to ask it, and the kind of answers to expect, this book gives every candidate, from first-timers to seasoned pros, the practical information and advice they need to ace the entire interview and get their dream job.
101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview
by Ron FryTo ace a job interview, you need to give the right answers—and ask the right questions.101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview is for every job candidate who thinks &“Do you have any questions for me?&” marks the end of an interview. In Ron Fry&’s view, it marks the beginning of the last, and perhaps most important, interview phase, one that&’s so important that failing to properly prepare for it can undo all your hard work, including providing great answers to tough questions. It&’s your moment to shine—to show off the depth and breadth of your research, to remind the interviewer of how perfectly your credentials fit the job description, and to actually ask for the job! Fry shows you how to take charge of the interview process, presenting yourself as the self-managing, versatile, and confident candidate most employers are seeking. He demonstrates how to use the interview process to sell the company on you while obtaining the information necessary to make sure you are sold on them. From what to ask, when to ask it, and the kinds of answers to expect, 101 Smart Questions to Ask on Your Interview gives all candidates, from first-timers to seasoned pros, the practical information and advice they need to ace entire interviews . . . and get their dream jobs.
101 Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits
by Melanie Mathos Chad NormanThe ultimate social media field guide for nonprofits--with 101 ways to engage supporters, share your mission, and inspire action using the social web 101 Social Media Tactics for Nonprofits features 101 actionable tactics that nonprofits can start using today, and most of the featured resources are free. Broken down into five key areas, this unique guide explains the steps and tools needed to implement each tactic, and provides many real-life examples of how nonprofits are using the tactics. With this book as your guide, you'll learn how leading nonprofit professionals around the world are leveraging social media to engage constituents, communicate their cause, and deliver on their mission. Presents immediately useful ideas for relevant impact on your organization's social presence so you can engage with supporters in new and inventive ways Features 101 beginner to intermediate-level tactics with real-life examples Offers a workable format to help nonprofits discover new ways of deploying their strategy Includes nonprofit social media influencers from leading nonprofits around the world including National Wildlife Federation, March of Dimes, and The Humane Society Nonprofits know they need to start engaging with supporters through social media channels. This field guide to social media tactics for nonprofits will feature 101 beginner to intermediate-level tactics with real-life examples to help nonprofits discover new ways of deploying their strategy and meeting their social media objectives.
101 Songwriting Wrongs and How to Right Them: How to Craft and Sell Your Songs (101 Things)
by Pat Pete LuboffGive Your Songwriting a Competitive Edge This book takes you on the songwriter's journey from the first inspiration for a song to the collection of worldwide royalties. Experienced songwriters Pat and Pete Luboff point out the stumbling blocks you'll encounter along the way, and how to turn them into stepping stones to songwriting success. In 101 fun and easy-to-read chapters, you'll find tips on: building solid, marketable song structures creating the perfect lyrics accompanied by moving melodies forming productive and profitable collaboration ventures producing effective demos that you can pitch tracking your royalty collection You'll also discover how new technology is changing songwriting and how to use that to your advantage. Plus, you'll get insider tips on traveling to and living in the songwriting centers of the country-Los Angeles, New York City, and Nashville. Everything you need to live and succeed at the songwriter's life can be found in this great resource.
101 Streetsmart Condo Buying Tips for Canadians
by Douglas GrayInformative and comprehensive, this book is a must-have guide for people who are shopping for a condominium.Condominiums are fast becoming the purchase of choice for people who are looking for the amenities of an urban lifestyle, hands-off maintenance, and an entry into the real estate market for often less than the price of a detached single-family home. The appeal of a condominium lifestyle has resulted in incresed demand and consequently higher purchase prices. So it is crucial that prospective buyers understand what makes a condominium differnt from other types of real estate and what is involved when they decide to invest.In 101 Streetsmart Condo Buying Tips for Canadians, bestselling real estate author Douglas Gray offers condo shoppers everything they need to know to make their purchase a pleasant and profitableexperience. Realders will learn about matching the purchase to their needs and risk tolerance, financing strategies, negotiation tactics, and how to close the deal and pitfalls to avoid.In addition to the many streetsmart tips, the appendix includes a glossary of real estate terms, useful websites, and helpful checklists.101 Streetsmart Condo Buying Tips for Canadians will appeal to condo purchasers who want reliable and objective information to help them make an informed, insightful, and confident decision when they buy.
101 Tax Secrets For Canadians: Smart Strategies That Can Save You Thousands
by Tim CestnickNothing can better protect hard-earned income and help to accumulate wealth than savvy tax strategies. In this comprehensive guide, Canada's foremost tax expert, Tim Cestnick, offers 101 tips for year-round tax planning that can save Canadians from all walks of life thousands of dollars on their tax bill. It shows readers how they can best build a successful game plan that will reduce their taxes and maximize after-tax investment returns. Cestnick's simple and proven advice makes 101 Tax Secrets for Canadians an essential tool for all Canadians seeking to accumulate wealth and protect their income.
101 Things Everyone Needs to Know about the Global Economy
by Michael TaillardThe principles of global economics in easy-to-understand terms! The news is full of accounts of the rise and fall of economies around the world, but you may not know how these changes can affect your life. 101 Things Everyone Needs to Know about the Global Economy takes the basics of global economics and breaks them into ten straightforward chapters. From the organizations involved and trade imbalances to global risk and foreign investment, Dr. Michael Taillard describes the world markets in terms that you can recognize. You'll also learn how these matters affect the United States and your own financial future. With 101 Things Everyone Needs to Know about the Global Economy, you get the information you need to not only protect your finances, but also reap the benefits of other nations' wealth and resources.
101 Things Everyone Needs to Know about the Global Economy
by Michael TaillardThe principles of global economics in easy-to-understand terms! The news is full of accounts of the rise and fall of economies around the world, but you may not know how these changes can affect your life. 101 Things Everyone Needs to Know about the Global Economy takes the basics of global economics and breaks them into ten straightforward chapters. From the organizations involved and trade imbalances to global risk and foreign investment, Dr. Michael Taillard describes the world markets in terms that you can recognize. You'll also learn how these matters affect the United States and your own financial future. With 101 Things Everyone Needs to Know about the Global Economy, you get the information you need to not only protect your finances, but also reap the benefits of other nations' wealth and resources.
101 Things Everyone Needs to Know about the Global Economy: The Guide to Understanding International Finance, World Markets, and How They Can Affect Your Financial Future
by Michael TaillardThe principles of global economics in easy-to-understand terms!The news is full of accounts of the rise and fall of economies around the world, but you may not know how these changes can affect your life. 101 Things Everyone Needs to Know about the Global Economy takes the basics of global economics and breaks them into ten straightforward chapters. From the organizations involved and trade imbalances to global risk and foreign investment, Dr. Michael Taillard describes the world markets in terms that you can recognize. You'll also learn how these matters affect the United States and your own financial future.With 101 Things Everyone Needs to Know about the Global Economy, you get the information you need to not only protect your finances, but also reap the benefits of other nations' wealth and resources.
101 Things Everyone Should Know About Economics
by Peter SanderEconomics, demystified! From the collapse of housing prices to the thousand-point drops in the stock market, the past five years have been full of economic crises. These changes not only affect the overall market--they can also drastically influence your personal finances and day-to-day life. In this easy-to-understand guide, Peter Sander explains how the financial system works, as well as the most important concepts, terms, and programs in economics. Using simple language, he details how the evolving climate will affect world economies--and what kind of shifts you are going to see in your finances as a result. In this updated edition, Sander also includes valuable information on: The housing market and what it may do in the future The impact of Obamacare on the economy The scope of the Great Recession and how the U.S. is still struggling to recover How to take advantage of the economy as it begins to rise again An essential guide, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Economics, 2nd Edition helps you fully understand today's economy and shows you how to secure your financial future even as the market changes.
101 Things Everyone Should Know About Economics: A Down and Dirty Guide to Everything from Securities and Derivatives to Interest Rates and Hedge Funds - And What They Mean For You
by Peter SanderEconomics, demystified!From the collapse of housing prices to the thousand-point drops in the stock market, the past has been full of economic crises. These changes not only affect the overall market—they can also drastically influence your personal finances and day-to-day life. In this easy-to-understand guide, Peter Sander explains how the financial system works, as well as the most important concepts, terms, and programs in economics. Using simple language, he details how the evolving climate will affect world economies—and what kind of shifts you are going to see in your finances as a result. In this updated edition, Sander also includes valuable information on: -The housing market and what it may do in the future -The impact of Obamacare on the economy -The scope of the Great Recession and how the U.S. is still struggling to recover -How to take advantage of the economy as it begins to rise again An essential guide, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Economics, 2nd Edition helps you fully understand today's economy and shows you how to secure your financial future even as the market changes.
101 Things Everyone Should Know About Economics: From Securities and Derivatives to Interest Rates and Hedge Funds, the Basics of Economics and What They Mean for You
by Peter SanderEconomics, demystified!From the collapse of housing prices to the thousand-point drops in the stock market, the past five years have been full of economic crises. These changes not only affect the overall market--they can also drastically influence your personal finances and day-to-day life. In this easy-to-understand guide, Peter Sander explains how the financial system works, as well as the most important concepts, terms, and programs in economics. Using simple language, he details how the evolving climate will affect world economies--and what kind of shifts you are going to see in your finances as a result.In this updated edition, Sander also includes valuable information on:The housing market and what it may do in the futureThe impact of Obamacare on the economyThe scope of the Great Recession and how the U.S. is still struggling to recoverHow to take advantage of the economy as it begins to rise again An essential guide, 101 Things Everyone Should Know about Economics, 2nd Edition helps you fully understand today's economy and shows you how to secure your financial future even as the market changes.
101 Things I Learned in Engineering School (R)
by Matthew Frederick John KuprenasIn this unique primer, an experienced civil engineer and instructor presents the physics and fundamentals that underlie the many fields of engineering. Far from a dry, nuts-and-bolts exposition, however, 101 THINGS I LEARNED® IN ENGINEERING SCHOOL probes real-world examples to show how the engineer's way of thinking can-and sometimes cannot-inform our understanding of how things work. Questions from the simple to the profound are illuminated throughout: Why shouldn't soldiers march across a bridge? Why do buildings want to float and cars want to fly? What is the difference between thinking systemically and thinking systematically? How can engineering solutions sympathize with the natural environment? Presented in the familiar, illustrated format of the popular 101 THINGS I LEARNED® series, 101 THINGS I LEARNED® IN ENGINEERING SCHOOL offers an informative resource for students, general readers, and even experienced engineers, who will discover within many provocative new insights into familiar principles.
101 Things I Learned in Law School (R)
by Matthew FrederickThe complexities and nuances of the law are made accessible in this engaging, illustrated guide. From the structure of the court system to the mysteries of human motivation, 101 THINGS I LEARNED® IN LAW SCHOOL reveals the intricacies of the legal world through questions big and small: What is a legal precedent? What is foreseeability? How can a hostile witness help one's case? How is legal argument different from other forms of argument? What is the difference between honesty and truthfulness? Written by an experienced attorney and law instructor, and disarmingly presented in the unique format of the 101 THINGS I LEARNED® series, 101 THINGS I LEARNED® IN LAW SCHOOL is an invaluable resource for law students, graduates, lawyers, and general readers.
101 Things I Learned® in Advertising School (101 Things I Learned)
by Matthew Frederick Tracy ArringtonProviding unique, accessible lessons on advertising, this title in the bestselling 101 Things I Learned® series is a perfect resource for students, recent graduates, general readers, and even seasoned professionals. The advertising industry is fast paced and confusing, and so is advertising school. This installment in the 101 Things I Learned® series is for the student lost in a sea of jargon, data, and creative dead-ends. One hundred and one illustrated lessons offer thoughtful, entertaining insights into consumer psychology, media, audience targeting, creativity, and design, illuminating a range of provocative questions: Why is half of advertising bound to fail? Why should a mug in an ad be displayed with its handle to the right? How did the ban on cigarette advertising create more smokers? Why do people fall for propaganda? When doesn’t sex sell? Written by an experienced advertising executive and instructor, 101 Things I Learned® in Advertising School is sure to appeal to students, to seasoned professionals seeking new ways to craft an ad campaign, and to small-business owners looking to increase awareness of their brand.
101 Things I Learned® in Business School (101 Things I Learned)
by Matthew Frederick Michael W. PreisAn informatively illustrated guide to business principles by a professor, entrepreneur, consultant, executive, and Harvard Business School graduate.Success in business—and in business school—calls for a broad knowledge base and the ability to turn it into action. This accessible book provides a thorough grounding in the principles most essential to the study and practice of business, from corporate organization to maintaining customer satisfaction. Lessons include:• key elements of organizational philosophy, structure, culture, and behavior• ways to grow a business in new and existing markets• why fast-growing companies may be chronically short on cash• how to manage and interpret data when weighing a decision• how to run a meeting most effectively• how social and environmental responsibility can be good for business101 Things I Learned® in Business School will appeal to students seeking traction in a demanding curriculum, to self-made entrepreneurs looking to improve their business practices, and to seasoned professionals seeking a refresher on core principles.