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Author : Michele Turner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578910086
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (1 download)
Download or read book Lessons Learned written by Michele Turner and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Michele L. Turner
Publisher : Michele L. Turner
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)
Download or read book Lessons Learned: Short Stories of Continuity and Resilience written by Michele L. Turner and published by Michele L. Turner. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continuity and Resilience- two words that could track to the same destination albeit, varied in arrival time. According to Merriam-Webster, the definition for Continuity is: uninterrupted connection, succession, or union. Using this same resource, the definition for Resilience is: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change. While an uninterrupted life, free of misfortune may sound wonderful, it is in the challenge, in the change, that we learn the greatest lessons. This book has been written with 51 years of personal life experiences, and an overlay of close to 30 years of professional subject matter expertise in managing the continuance of business operations across the globe, come rain...or shine. Both aspects have resulted in significant lessons learned... stories of continuity and resilience.
Author : Maxwell Everest
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (76 download)
Download or read book Lessons For Living written by Maxwell Everest and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the grand tapestry of human existence, woven with threads of joy, sorrow, triumphs, and trials, there exists a profound narrative that transcends the ordinary chapters of our lives. This book, "Lessons for Living: What Adversities and Hardships Alone Can Teach You," invites you on a transformative journey-a journey through the crucible of challenges that serves as the ultimate classroom, offering lessons that no other experience can impart. Unveiling the Wisdom Within Struggles Life, as we know it, is a mosaic of experiences, each tile contributing to the intricate pattern of our growth and understanding. Adversities and hardships, those seemingly insurmountable peaks and the shadowy valleys, hold within them a reservoir of wisdom waiting to be discovered. This book is an exploration of the profound insights that emerge when we stand at the intersection of vulnerability and resilience. The Inherent Strength Found in Resilience At the heart of this exploration lies the concept of resilience-an innate strength that emerges when faced with life's adversities. We delve into the very essence of resilience, unraveling the ways in which it acts as a guiding force, transforming challenges into stepping stones and hardships into opportunities for profound personal evolution. A Journey Through the first three Transformative Chapters This book unfolds across six chapters, each meticulously crafted to guide you through the multifaceted landscapes of life's challenges. From the embrace of resilience to the art of thriving after hardship, each chapter is a beacon illuminating the path toward growth, wisdom, and the artistry of living a life enriched by the lessons learned in adversity. Chapter 1: Embracing Resilience Our journey begins with the exploration of resilience-the cornerstone of navigating through life's storms. We delve into the nature of resilience, understanding how it becomes the bedrock upon which we can build the strength to weather any tempest. Through real-life stories, psychological insights, and practical guidance, this chapter lays the foundation for a resilient mindset. Chapter 2: Finding Strength in Vulnerability Vulnerability, often viewed as a weakness, is, in fact, a source of immense strength. In the second chapter, we unveil the transformative power found in embracing vulnerability. Through narratives of courage, we navigate the path to self-discovery and connection, understanding how vulnerability becomes the gateway to authentic living. Chapter 3: Transforming Pain into Wisdom Pain, like the alchemist's crucible, possesses the transformative power to turn the raw ore of adversity into the refined gold of wisdom. This chapter embarks on a profound exploration into the alchemy of pain, guiding you through the process of turning suffering into a source of deep insight and growth. The Invitation to Discover Your Own Lessons Ultimately, this book extends an invitation-to reflect, to learn, and to discover your own lessons for living. It is a call to embrace the adversities and hardships that are an inevitable part of the human condition, recognizing them not as stumbling blocks but as sacred ground where the seeds of wisdom are sown. In the pages that follow, may you find inspiration, resilience, and the courage to face life's challenges with an open heart. Welcome to a journey of profound self-discovery and the lessons that adversity alone can teach you. GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!!!
Author : Betty A. Kildow
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN 13 : 0814416462
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)
Download or read book A Supply Chain Management Guide to Business Continuity written by Betty A. Kildow and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2011-01-12 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A well-monitored supply chain is any business’s key to productivity and profit. But each link in that chain is its own entity, subject to its own ups, downs, and business realities. If one falters, every other link—and the entire chain—becomes vulnerable. Kildow’s book identifies the different phases of business continuity program development and maintenance, including: • Recognizing and mitigating potential threats, risks, and hazards • Evaluating and selecting suppliers, contractors, and service providers • Developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining business continuity plans • Following globally accepted best practices • Analyzing the potential business impact of supply chain disruptions Filled with powerful assessment tools, detailed disaster-preparedness checklists and scenarios, and instructive case studies in supply chain reliability, A Supply Chain Management Guide to Business Continuity is a crucial resource in the long-term stability of any business.
Author : Andrew Zolli
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451683812
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)
Download or read book Resilience written by Andrew Zolli and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All systems break down. Some bounce back, others do not. This is a book about why. Covering business, economic, geographic and social systems, Zolli uncovers a wealth of absorbing examples--from the link between US oil prices and the recent 'tortilla riots' in Mexico to what was really happening when the U.S. government decided not to bail out Lehman Bros.
Author : Ria Story
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781979100298
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (2 download)
Download or read book Bridges Out of the Past written by Ria Story and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-12-18 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's not what happens to you in life. It's who you become because of it. We all experience pain, grief, and loss in life. Resilience is the difference between "I didn't die," and "I learned to live again." In this captivating book on resilience, Ria walks you through her own horrific story of more than seven years of sexual abuse by her father. She then shares how she learned not only to survive, but also to thrive in spite of her past. Learn how to overcome challenges, obstacles, and adversity in your own life by building a bridge out of the past and into the future.
Author : Carol Bruce-Lockhart
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1663210829
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (632 download)
Download or read book Lessons Learned at 216 written by Carol Bruce-Lockhart and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2020-12-20 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lesson’s Learned at 216 is a collection of real-life stories and adventures that will both entertain and intrigue you. These tales fall into a category that could be labeled as “Heirloom” stories. They are life adventures that have been deemed as unforgettable, thus qualifying them to be passed on to following generations. These are the stories that are recited over and over again at family gatherings. They can spur on laughter, amazement, and yes sometimes tears. These memories work to tether the connection between our past and our present-day. Every family has a story filled with cherished accounts from the past. I invite you to take a moment to peer into a chapter of mine. These stories are real, and the lessons learned from them are timeless. I hope that this book will speak to your hearts and encourage you to share your own enduring memories with those you love.
Author : J. Dianne Tribble
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781690180814
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (88 download)
Download or read book Lessons from the Keys of Life written by J. Dianne Tribble and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lessons from the Keys of Life: Resilience & Empowerment to Move ForwardWorking towards our goals and life purposes can be a "rollercoaster ride" - filled with highs and lows, wins and short-comings. Joy, excitement, eagerness, and enthusiasm are welcomed elements of the process. However; discouragement, disappointment, frustration, and anger are found on the "ride" as well. Encouragement is the fuel needed along the way to keep us motivated and energized enough to finish what we have started. Let's shift the diamond so we can see the beautiful facets of the Keys of Life from a favorable vantage point. It's time for results! Always be ready to invest in you.
Author : Alan Spector
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (634 download)
Download or read book Deep Roots; Strong Branches written by Alan Spector and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-10 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The African proverb states, "When the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind." A complementary precept is, "When the branches are strong, there is no reason to fear climbing higher."Trees are the ideal metaphor for the growth and development of individuals and families across generations. Sturdy trees have deep roots and strong branches, and when exposed to threatening winds, trees grow stress wood, making them even more resilient.Previous generations have nurtured our life's tree, and we then assume stewardship and the responsibility to tend the tree for future generations-further deepening roots and strengthening branches. We can best do this if we develop a sense of self, mindfully answering three questions: 1) Who am I? 2) How did I become this person? 3) How will I affect future generations?In Deep Roots; Strong Branches, Alan Spector reflects on his answers to these questions and prompts the reader to do the same. He uses his life's stories and lessons learned, combines them with the stories and lessons of many others, and invites stories and learning from the reader. Hence the subtitle, Reflecting on Life Lessons Learned; A Mindful Multi-Memoir.
Author : M. J. Parker
Publisher : Grand Union Partners
ISBN 13 : 9780692873557
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (735 download)
Download or read book Cut Out the Losers written by M. J. Parker and published by Grand Union Partners. This book was released on 2017-05-05 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book started out as a personal journal. It will make you laugh, it will make you cry, and it will horrify you all at the same time. It is dedicated to my loving husband, my one and only, the "lid" to my "pot." The book was started twenty years ago but finished recently as a result of his constant pushing to publish it. If it weren't for him, it would never have been finished. I am eternally grateful to him. He has always maintained that the true stories and morals at the end are valuable lessons that could help others avoid some of the mistakes that I have made.
Author : Marda Dunsky
Publisher : University of Notre Dame Pess
ISBN 13 : 0268200351
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (682 download)
Download or read book Stories from Palestine written by Marda Dunsky and published by University of Notre Dame Pess. This book was released on 2021-03-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories from Palestine profiles Palestinians engaged in creative and productive pursuits in their everyday lives in the West Bank, Jerusalem, and the Gaza Strip. Their narratives amplify perspectives and experiences of Palestinians exercising their own constructive agency. In Stories from Palestine: Narratives of Resilience, Marda Dunsky presents a vivid overview of contemporary Palestinian society in the venues envisioned for a future Palestinian state. Dunsky has interviewed women and men from cities, towns, villages, and refugee camps who are farmers, scientists, writers, cultural innovators, educators, and entrepreneurs. Using their own words, she illuminates their resourcefulness in navigating agriculture, education, and cultural pursuits in the West Bank; persisting in Jerusalem as a sizable minority in the city; and confronting the challenges and uncertainties of life in the Gaza Strip. Based on her in-depth personal interviews, the narratives weave in quantitative data and historical background from a range of primary and secondary sources that contextualize Palestinian life under occupation. More than a collection of individual stories, Stories from Palestine presents a broad, crosscut view of the tremendous human potential of this particular society. Narratives that emphasize the human dignity of Palestinians pushing forward under extraordinary circumstances include those of an entrepreneur who markets the yields of Palestinian farmers determined to continue cultivating their land, even as the landscape is shrinking; a professor and medical doctor who aims to improve health in local Palestinian communities; and an award-winning primary school teacher who provides her pupils a safe and creative learning environment. In an era of conflict and divisiveness, Palestinian resilience is relatable to people around the world who seek to express themselves, to achieve, to excel, and to be free. Stories from Palestine creates a new space from which to consider Palestinians and peace.
Author : Joseph Fiksel
Publisher : Island Press
ISBN 13 : 1610915879
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (19 download)
Download or read book Resilient by Design written by Joseph Fiksel and published by Island Press. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Resilient by design provides managers with a more complete approach to creating lasting success in a changing world. Rich with examples and case studies, it explains how to connect the external systems, stakeholders, communities, infrastructure, supply chains, and natural resources, to create innovative organisations that survive and prosper." --Publisher description.
Author : Kurt J. Engemann
Publisher : Rothstein Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1931332894
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (313 download)
Download or read book Business Continuity and Risk Management written by Kurt J. Engemann and published by Rothstein Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As an instructor, you have seen business continuity and risk management grow exponentially, offering an exciting array of career possibilities to your students. They need the tools needed to begin their careers -- and to be ready for industry changes and new career paths. You cannot afford to use limited and inflexible teaching materials that might close doors or limit their options. Written with your classroom in mind,Business Continuity and Risk Management: Essentials of Organizational Resilience is the flexible, modular textbook you have been seeking -- combining business continuity and risk management. Full educator-designed teaching materials available for download. From years of experience teaching and consulting in Business Continuity and Risk, Kurt J. Engemann and Douglas M. Henderson explain everything clearly without extra words or extraneous philosophy. Your students will grasp and apply the main ideas quickly. They will feel that the authors wrote this textbook with them specifically in mind -- as if their questions are answered even before they ask them. Covering both Business Continuity and Risk Management and how these two bodies of knowledge and practice interface, Business Continuity and Risk Management: Essentials of Organizational Resilience is a state-of-the-art textbook designed to be easy for the student to understand -- and for you, as instructor, to present. Flexible, modular design allows you to customize a study plan with chapters covering: Business Continuity and Risk principles and practices. Information Technology and Information Security. Emergency Response and Crisis Management. Risk Modeling – in-depth instructions for students needing the statistical underpinnings in Risk Management. Global Standards and Best Practices Two real-world case studies are integrated throughout the text to give future managers experience in applying chapter principles to a service company and a manufacturer. Chapter objectives, discussion topics, review questions, numerous charts and graphs. Glossary and Index. Full bibliography at the end of each chapter. Extensive, downloadable classroom-tested Instructor Resources are available for college courses and professional development training, including slides, syllabi, test bank, discussion questions, and case studies. Endorsed by The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) and The Institute of Risk Management (IRM). QUOTES "It's difficult to write a book that serves both academia and practitioners, but this text provides a firm foundation for novices and a valuable reference for experienced professionals."--Security Management Magazine "The authors...bring the subject to life with rich teaching and learning features, making it an essential read for students and practitioners alike." – Phil AUTHOR BIOS Kurt J. Engemann, PhD, CBCP, is the Director of the Center for Business Continuity and Risk Management and Professor of Information Systems in the Hagan School of Business at Iona College. He is the editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Business Continuity and Risk Management Douglas M. Henderson, FSA, CBCP, is President of Disaster Management, Inc., and has 20+ years of consulting experience in all areas of Business Continuity and Emergency Response Management. He is the author of Is Your Business Ready for the Next Disaster? and a number of templates.
Author : Marian Mahat
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1802623892
Total Pages : 121 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (26 download)
Download or read book Academic Resilience written by Marian Mahat and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely book provides perspectives across disciplines, career stages and global contexts on how to develop resilience in academia. These personal stories may empower others not only to survive, but to thrive in times of adversity.
Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309316227
Total Pages : 535 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)
Download or read book Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the devastation that follows a major disaster, there is a need for multiple sectors to unite and devote new resources to support the rebuilding of infrastructure, the provision of health and social services, the restoration of care delivery systems, and other critical recovery needs. In some cases, billions of dollars from public, private and charitable sources are invested to help communities recover. National rhetoric often characterizes these efforts as a "return to normal." But for many American communities, pre-disaster conditions are far from optimal. Large segments of the U.S. population suffer from preventable health problems, experience inequitable access to services, and rely on overburdened health systems. A return to pre-event conditions in such cases may be short-sighted given the high costs - both economic and social - of poor health. Instead, it is important to understand that the disaster recovery process offers a series of unique and valuable opportunities to improve on the status quo. Capitalizing on these opportunities can advance the long-term health, resilience, and sustainability of communities - thereby better preparing them for future challenges. Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters identifies and recommends recovery practices and novel programs most likely to impact overall community public health and contribute to resiliency for future incidents. This book makes the case that disaster recovery should be guided by a healthy community vision, where health considerations are integrated into all aspects of recovery planning before and after a disaster, and funding streams are leveraged in a coordinated manner and applied to health improvement priorities in order to meet human recovery needs and create healthy built and natural environments. The conceptual framework presented in Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters lays the groundwork to achieve this goal and provides operational guidance for multiple sectors involved in community planning and disaster recovery. Healthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Communities After Disasters calls for actions at multiple levels to facilitate recovery strategies that optimize community health. With a shared healthy community vision, strategic planning that prioritizes health, and coordinated implementation, disaster recovery can result in a communities that are healthier, more livable places for current and future generations to grow and thrive - communities that are better prepared for future adversities.
Author : Yossi Sheffi
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262250624
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (622 download)
Download or read book The Resilient Enterprise written by Yossi Sheffi and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2007-02-23 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories from Nokia, Dell, UPS, Toyota, and other companies show how firms can reduce their vulnerability to high-impact distributions, from earthquakes to strikes, from SARS to terrorism, and use them for competitive advantage. What happens when fire strikes the manufacturing plant of the sole supplier for the brake pressure valve used in every Toyota? When a hurricane shuts down production at a Unilever plant? When Dell and Apple chip manufacturers in Taiwan take weeks to recover from an earthquake? When the U.S. Pacific ports are shut down during the Christmas rush? When terrorists strike? In The Resilient Enterprise, Yossi Sheffi shows that companies' fortunes in the face of such business shocks depend more on choices made before the disruption than they do on actions taken in the midst of it—and that resilience benefits firms every day, disaster or no disaster. He shows how companies can build in flexibility throughout their supply chains, based on proven design principles and the right culture—balancing security, redundancy, and short-term profits. And he shows how investments in resilience and flexibility not only reduce risk but create a competitive advantage in the increasingly volatile marketplace.Sheffi describes the way companies can increase security—reducing the likelihood of a disruption—with layered defenses, the tracking and analysis of “near-misses,” fast detection, and close collaboration with government agencies, trading partners, and even competitors. But the focus of the book is on resilience—the ability to bounce back from disruptions and disasters—by building in redundancy and flexibility. For example, standardization, modular design, and collaborative relationships with suppliers (and other stakeholders) can help create a robust supply chain. And a corporate culture of flexibility—with distributed decision making and communications at all levels—can create a resilient enterprise.Sheffi provides tools for companies to reduce the vulnerability of the supply chain they live in. And along the way he tells the stories of dozens of enterprises, large and small, including Toyota, Nokia, General Motors, Zara, Land Rover, Chiquita, Aisin Seiki, Southwest Airlines, UPS, Johnson and Johnson, Intel, Amazon.com, the U.S. Navy, and others, from across the globe. Their successes, failures, preparations, and methods provide a rich set of lessons in preparing for and managing disruptions. Additional material available at www.TheResilientEnterprise.com.
Author : Laura Schroff
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451648979
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)
Download or read book An Invisible Thread written by Laura Schroff and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cloth bag containing eight copies of the title, that may also include a folder.
