Optimize the performance of your systems with practical experiments used by engineers in the world’s most competitive industries.In Experimentation for Engineers: From A/B testing to Bayesian optimization you will learn how to:Design, run, and analyze an A/B testBreak the "feedback loops" caused by periodic retraining of ML modelsIncrease experimentation rate with multi-armed banditsTune multiple parameters experimentally with ...

Galaxies away from today’s numerous clichéd self-help and sales-pitch formula books, #SweetSuccess delves into the complexities of arête—excellence—and how to achieve it in all areas of life.The author intelligently and astutely explores myriad realms of topics that balance faiths, cultures, social mores, relational lifestyles, philosophies—the whole gamut of life—to expand and enhance readers’ perspectives and worldview.For serious students of abundant life, the following ...

Do you want to take your sales success to the next level?Some sales programs drape a shroud around sales success as if it's a guarded secret; others set out strict rules and steps without regard to context and expertise. But in reality, making the sale is much simpler.In his new book, Sweet Sales, Dr. Sweet presents powerful selling techniques, rarely seen or spoken of in sales training. Dr. Sweet uses an organic approach forged out of necessity during the most rec...

Some sales programs drape a shroud around sales success as if a guarded secret; others set out strict rules and steps without regard to context and expertise. But in reality, making the sale is much simpler.In his new audiobook, Sweet Sales, Dr. Sweet presents powerful selling techniques, rarely seen or spoken of, in sales training. Dr. Sweet uses an organic approach forged out of necessity during the most recent economic recession. Throughout the toughest selling climate in many y...

There is a competitive advantage out there, arguably more powerful than any other. Is it superior strategy? Faster innovation? Smarter employees? No, New York Times best-selling author, Patrick Lencioni, argues that the seminal difference between successful companies and mediocre ones has little to do with what they know and how smart they are and more to do with how healthy they are. In this book, Lencioni brings together his vast experience and many of the themes cultivated in h...

Now revised and updated for the digital era, the classic bestseller How to Start a Conversation and Make Friends has helped hundreds of thousands of people communicate with wit, confidence, and enthusiasm for more than a generation.Small-talk expert Don Gabor has completely revised and updated this definitive guide, showing how to combine essential techniques in the art of conversation with necessary skills for communicating in the twenty-first century. By...

"Filled with tips ... The author’s tone is supportive and she does not argue that introverts should become live wires."--The New York Times"Best Books 2009"--Publishers Weekly"Whatever's behind your reluctance to speak out for yourself, [Self-Promotion for Introverts®] is the first book I've seen with serious research on the topic that leads to a new game plan; it may help you promote yourself withou...

The business titans and #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling authors of Winning return with a modern, essential guide for everyone in business today—and tomorrow—that explores the most pressing challenges related to creating winning strategies, leading and managing others, and building a thriving career.In the decade since their blockbuster international bestseller Winning was published, Jack and Suzy Welch have dug deeper into b...

Powerful phrases for effective communication in every management situationThe latest addition to the bestselling Perfect Phrases series, Perfect Phrases for Managers and Supervisors is an indispensable tool for novice to mid-level managers and frontline supervisors. Corporate communications guru Meryl Runion coaches readers in the six fundamentals of effective delivery, including "Be Short, Specific, Targeted," and "Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say, an...

Mastering Communication at Work is based on 45 years of research and working with over half-a-million clients around the world. From leaders of countries to leaders of companies to people just starting out in their career, Becker and Wortmann teach techniques that start with the essential wisdom of Aristotle and include the best practices in today’s global organizations.The book includes interviews with leaders who reveal the inside story of the communication secrets at:

Packed with case studies, Sales Management. Simplified. offers a proven formula for prospecting, developing, and closing deals—in your time, on your terms.Why do sales organizations fall short? Every day, expert consultants like Mike Weinberg are called on by companies to find the answer - and it's one that may surprise you. Typically, the issue lies not with the sales team but with how it is being led. Through their attitude and actions, senior executives...

Take a crash course in one of today's most important business skills--organizational development!Change comes fast, and the most successful organizations are prepared to handle it before impact; they act, not react. How are they able to do this? With a solid grounding in organizational development.The McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Course: Organizational Development is a skill-building guide to one of the most important functions in business today. In no time, you'll be abl...