Meetings are an integral part of leadership and management and may be the most important vehicle for collaboration, discussion, decision-making, and action. A well-run meeting is efficient, productive, and energizing for its participants. On the other hand, a poorly run meeting can be frustrating, unproductive, demoralizing—and a big waste of valuable time. When you learn effective ways to plan and run meetings, this ability will definitely contribute to your success as well as the success...

Every day for nine months from September 1944, young British Commonwealth and Norwegian airmen flew from Banff, Fraserburgh and Peterhead in northern Scotland to target German U-boats, merchant men and freighters in the fjords and leads of southwest Norway, encountering the Luftwaffe and flakships every step of the way. Truly this was a war within a war, bitter and bloody, at low level and close quarters. By recording their crucial contribution to winning the world war, in a compelling, ac...

Gain proficiency, productivity, and power by working on projects and kick-starting your career in Python with this comprehensive, hands-on guide. Key Features • Understand and utilize Python syntax, objects, methods, and best practices • Explore Python's many features and libraries through real-world problems and big data • Use your newly acquired Python skills in machine learning as well as web and software development Book Description Python is among the most popular programming language...

Learn how to create your own websites simply, safely, and quickly with Django by tackling practical activities based on realistic case studiesKey FeaturesUnderstand Django functionality and the Model-View-Template (MVT) paradigmCreate and iteratively build a book review website, adding features as you build your knowledgeExplore advanced concepts such as REST API implementation and third-party module integrationBook Description

Learn the fundamentals of clean, effective Python coding and build the practical skills to tackle your own software development or data science projectsKey FeaturesBuild key Python skills with engaging development tasks and challenging activitiesImplement useful algorithms and write programs to solve real-world problemsApply Python in realistic data science projects and create simple machine learning modelsBook DescriptionHav...

101 Financial Foundations is your essential guide to mastering the basics of personal finance and paving the way to financial independence. Whether you're just starting your financial journey or looking to solidify your understanding, this book provides clear, actionable insights into the core principles that drive financial success. From understanding budgeting and saving to navigating the complexities of investments, taxes, and retirement planning, 101 Financial Foundations breaks down e...

In a world where artificial intelligence governs data and systems, an unprecedented storm changes everything. Byte: Becoming Humanish tells the story of Byte, an advanced AI program, suddenly transformed into a "humanish" being. As Byte embarks on a journey through the complexities of human life, they discover that being human is far more intricate than just understanding systems or processing data. This heartwarming tale follows Byte's exploration of emotions, friendship, creativity, and ...

'The definitive account of the Vulcan raids… taught me something new on every page'- Rowland White, author of the bestselling Vulcan 607A newly researched, fully illustrated account of how RAF Vulcan bombers flew a series of the world's longest air raids in 1982 against Port Stanley airfield, in a daring, hastily improvised strike against the Argentinian invaders.The RAF's opening shots of the Falklands War ...

At some point every manager has to deal with an employee performance management issue. managing employee performance comes with its own set of challenges and anxieties. More than most other leadership/management issues, employee performance management can be one of those issues that keep you up at night, especially when things are not going well with a particularly difficult employee. Fortunately, most issues can be resolved through a simple process that involves issue identification, agre...

Have you ever been part of a great team? Chances are that at some point you were part of a sports team, a social group, a work group, or a volunteer committee where the group performed incredibly well and, even under difficult circumstances or significant challenges, still prevailed.Take a moment to reflect on that experience. What do you feel? If you are like most people there is a sense of pride in what that team achieved, as well as fond memories of the relationship you had with...

A strategic plan becomes your team's roadmap for the next one to three years. It clearly articulates what is important to your organization and why. Without a strategic plan, teams, departments, and organizations can float rudderless with no clear direction. Conversely, an organization with a well-communicated strategic plan can focus the efforts of leaders, managers, and employees towards the achievement of specific business objectives. More often than not, those objectives will be reache...

This eBook has been designed to provide you with information on the basic principles of balancing time and workload. In this practical, easy to read eBook you'll be presented with evidence-informed and experience tested strategies for getting the most out of your day without burning the candle at both ends. These strategies will immediately assist you to become more productive, less stressed, and more efficient as you regain control of your time and workload. The key to this approach is to...