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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Link and Embed Oracle CRM On Demand ReportsIntegrate business intelligence directly into day-to-day business processes by presenting analytic reports to end users in applications. Oracle CRM On Demand Embedded Analytics shows you how to link and embed reports throughout Oracle CRM On Demand. This Oracle Press guide explains how to plan, design, and develop reports; make them available through hyperlinks; and embed reports in a variety of locations easily accessible to end users. Real-world examples and time-saving tips are included throughout this practical resource.Navigate the report development environment within Oracle CRM On DemandConfigure administrative settings to access report development and embedding toolsDesign reports for linking and embedding in applicationsFormat columns, filter data, and add and edit views, including pivot tables and pivot chartsAdd link functionality to Oracle CRM On Demand and your reportsEmbed reports using HTML and URL encodingDisplay reports inside dashboards and on home page screensEmbed reports inside other reportsAdd reports and dashboards to custom Web tabs and desktop applicationsInclude external sites in reports.…

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Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Recent studies show that in the next few years many companies could have only about half the leaders and skilled workers they need--and that these talent shortages will be particularly acute in the critical sectors like engineering, health care, energy, government, manufacturing, and aerospace and defense. As a line executive you need to ask yourself one question: Do we havewho it takes to drive business performance inthe future In The Executive Guide to High-Impact TalentManagement , David DeLong and Steve Trautman combine wide-ranging research and real-world expertise to chart a clear and efficient path for senior leaders. They show how to not only reduce the risks of talent shortages but also maximize the payoff of workforce and leadership developmentinvestments.Sharing their findings based on more than 70 interviews with senior executives and top-rated talent experts and their own experience as leaders and consultants, DeLong and Trautman show you how to:Accurately diagnose talent-related risks that threaten performanceEfficiently evaluate and measure workforce and leadership investmentsEnsure your staff is aligning talent processes to support business strategyAccelerate leadership development and the transfer of critical knowledgeCommunicate cultural principles that will drive recruiting, development, and retention programsAssess the talent management IQ of your leadership teamThe Executive Guide to High-Impact Talent Management shows leaders how to translate their belief in the importance of investing in people into concrete actions that will improve business performance. Most important, it shows you how to get started today!Praise for The Executive Guide to High-Impact Talent Management:'Most executives I know are far more comfortable running the financial or operational or product sides of their business. This book does an excellent job clarifying every leader's real role in developing talent to grow their business.' -- John Rex, CFO, Microsoft North America'DeLong and Trautman have attacked the issue of managing talent and developing leaders in a manner that is systemic, grounded, insightful, and incredibly helpful for a CEO like me and for our entire senior management team.' -- Peter Metca lf, CEO, Black Diamond Equipment'The authors' practical approaches to prioritizing risk and implementing creative talent solutions can help you maximize the payoff of these investments.' -- Annmarie Nea l, Vice President, Cisco Center for Collaborative Leadership, Cisco Systems'DeLong and Trautman show leaders how to compete and win at the increasingly high-stakes game of talent management.' -- Joseph W. Wilczek, CEO, Franciscan Health System'This book is full of practical insights that will make you a more effective leader today.' -- Hy Pomerance, Chief Talent Officer, New York Life Insurance Company. …

Buch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Whether yours is a small one-person hop or a large mega-consulting powerhouse, the revised edition of The Consultant's Scorecard helps you move past the same old promises and provide cold, hard proof of success--which you must offer if you want to compete in today's fiercely competitive and fast-growing consulting industry.Jack and Patti Phillips have fully updated their authoritative work to put you in the best possible position to sell your services to clients who demand proof of unmistakable financial value. On the flipside, this bookhelps clients determine the validity of prospectiveconsultants' promises and track progress after hiring.The Consultant's Scorecard offers simple data collection techniques for measuring the value of a project in six key areas:Client satisfactionNew knowledge and skills acquired by the clientSuccessful project implementationBusiness unit impactReturn on investmentIntangible benefitsIn addition to enabling you to measure your contribution, this process provides a framework you can use to focus on results throughout the consulting intervention.The key concept in any consulting project today is 'accountability.' Senior managers are being held more and more accountable for the consulting fees they pay out--so they're requiring more accountability from consultants. The Consultant's Scorecard helps both parties involved in the process form rocksolid measurements of the value of any project.PRAISE FOR THE PREVIOUS EDITION OF THE CONSULTANT'S SCORECARD:'Jack Phillips's unique approach to measuring the return on investment of consulting makes The Consultant's Scorecard a must-read for anyone involved in the consulting process.' -- Stephen R. Covey, author of the bestseller The 7 Habits of Highly Effective PeopleConsulting clients are demanding more and more assurance that the large fees they pay will bring measurable results to their organizations. The Consultant's Scorecard is the tool you need to create effective impact and ROI statements for every project proposal you submit. Consultants and ROI experts Jack and Patti Phillips show how to measure and report value,results, and impact to dramatically expand your business. The Consultant's Scorecard includes:Examples of successful projectsImportant trends and timely issuesDownloadable tools provided onlineExpansive self-assessment checklistTemplates for easy use.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - Cognitive psychology addresses many fascinating questions about memory, emotion and language:- Can our identity be reduced to our memories - What are emotions for - Are we born with an innate knowledge of language This introductory text is a concise guide to the core fundamentals of cognitive psychology, rather than an encyclopaedic volume. The authors cover a broad range of topics, using their wealth of teaching experience to select the key theories and most engaging examples. Lively and thought-provoking, this new book conveys the sense of discovery that makes the subject so exciting to study.…

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