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Business Process Change: A Manager's Guide to Improving, Redesigning, and Automating Processes (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Data...by Paul Harmon List Price: $44.95 Available from Amazon $28.32 On 7-22-2006 
See Item's Page From the foreword by Geary A. Rummler, Founder and Chairman, Performance Design Lab; Co-author, Improving Performance This book is "post-bust"--the first book to thoroughly discuss the critical link between "process," information technology, and the Internet. Product Review "This book is a must-read for every business manager who wants to manage business process change in an e-business environment; it's a true practitioner's guidebook to the complex world of end-to-end business process management. The book not only gives an excellent introduction to all aspects of process change management (from analysis or redesign to implementation to monitoring to improvement of business processes), but also provides a comprehensive guide to state-of-the-art techniques and technologies supporting the various aspects of this process (from process design methodologies to realizing business processes via choreography of Web services)."Steve Mill, Senior Vice President, IBM software Group "Finally a book that brings it all togetherbackground, theory, and practicein a way that is easily digested by business and IT managers alike. This book is a must-read for anyone contemplating a business change project in order that they understand why a holistic approach is beneficial and how the work they are undertaking will impact others. "The concepts and notations presented in the book are straightforward and easy to follow and do not require either weeks of training or an army of outside consultants to help implement them. I feel sure that after reading the book, any manager will come away with two lasting impressions: first, "Now I understand where that fits . . ." and "Yes, I can do it.""Mark McGregor, Vice President, MEGA International "Finally, someone has written a practical guide for those building a business for the information age."Bill Coleman, Founder, Chairman, CSO, BEA Systems "When it comes to business Process Change, Paul Harmon"s new book is a must-read. It is a great resource for performance improvement professionals."Dr. Roger M. Addison, Director Performance Technologies, International Society for Performance Improvement "A great deal has been written about process improvement and business process reengineering, most before its presumed demise and recent resurrection. Much has been written about the Internet and e-business, most before the tech bubble. This book is "post-bust"; it is the first book to thoroughly discuss the critical link between "process," information technology, and the Internetall things that managers must understand if they are to develop and manage sound internal operations that will provide legitimate profits. And it is the manager"s job to do that. Some of the technical work must be done by business process consultants and IT staff, but the setting of the direction and requirements, the management of the integrating efforts, must be done by managers. That critical role cannot be delegated to the "techies." Meeting that management challenge will be made easier by this book."From the foreword by Geary A. Rummler, Founder and Chairman, Performance Design Lab; Co-author, Improving Performance |
Citrix CCA MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0 and 4.0 (Exams 223 256) (Exam Cram)by Todd Mathers and Elias Khnaser List Price: $39.99 Available from Amazon $26.39 On 7-22-2006 
See Item's Page Book Description If you are studying for the Citrix CCA exam, the Citrix CCA MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0/4.0 Exams 223/256 Exam Cram is your smartest, most efficient way to study and get certified. Your time to study is limited, so spend it with the best. This study guide provides you with a concise Review of the new features for the MetaFrame XP Presentation Server, Feature Release 3, and it clearly maps your exam objectives for easier, more efficient studying. An accompanying CD includes a fully customizable test engine with questions, answer keys and detailed score reports. You'll also receive a Cram Sheet tear-out card that is perfect for last-minute studying. For a concise study guide the strictly focuses on exam objectives, choose Citrix CCA MetaFrame Presentation Server 3.0/4.0 Exams 223/256 Exam Cram. About The Author Todd W. Mathers, CCEA, has been an implementation and architecture consultant on microsoft and Citrix server-based computing technologies since 1996. Founder of the Noisy River software Corporation, a sever-based computer consulting and software development company, Todd continues to be involved in enterprise-scale Terminal Server/MetaFrame projects for major corporations throughout North America. He is the best selling author of Windows NT/2000 This Client Solutions and is currently completing his third edition of this best selling book based on Windows Server 2003 Terminal Services and Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server. |
Business Process Management: Practical Guidelines to Successful Implementationsby John Jeston and Johan Nelis Available from Amazon $39.95 On 7-22-2006 
See Item's Page Product Review This book shouldnt be unusual, but it is. It should have been written a long time ago, but it wasnt. All books on business process management should be similar to it, but they arent. books that purport to tell people in organizations how to do something should be this clear, but they seldom are. Process management should have already been demystified, but it hasnt been. Whats exceptional about the book is its extraordinary common sense. Tom Davenport Professor and Director of research Babson Executive Education, Babson College Book Description Business Process Management: Practical Guidelines to Successful Implementations provides organizational leadership with an understanding of business Process management and its benefits to an organization. This book also gives business Process management practitioners a framework and a set of tools and techniques that provide a practical guide to successfully implementing business Process management projects and provides a holistic approach and the necessary details to deliver a business Process management project. Business Process Management: Practical Guidelines to Successful Implementations delivers: * a proven in-depth step-by-step framework for the business Process management practitioner. * insights into how to embed business Process management within an organization to ensure a continuous business process involvement culture. * practical tools, explanations and assistance in the successful implementation of a BPM project. * more than 50 case studies to illustrate various steps and aspects of the framework. * an overall view and understanding of business Process management and the move towards a process-centric organization. * Encompasses best practices and an overview of the most important tools and methods * An in depth framework for the business Process management practitioner. * Insights into how to embed business Process management within an organization to ensure a continuous business process improvement culture. * Practical tools, explanations and assistance in the successful implementation of a BPM project. * Includes in excess of 50 case studies to illustrate various points in the book. |
Fundamentals of Technology Project Managementby Colleen Garton and Erika McCulloch List Price: $49.95 Available from Amazon $32.97 On 7-22-2006
See Item's Page Book Description Successful project management is increasingly vital to all organizations, driven by the demands of global competition, rapid technological growth, and faster time to market (just to name a few). For those in technology fields, project management skills are fast becoming a required core competency. And those who have mastered these skills continue to be in high demand worldwide, commanding higher salaries than those around them. But how does one extend those skills or acquire them in the first place? Fundamentals of Technology Project Management is a great place to start.
Of the hundreds of project management books on the market, precious few address the unique needs of the IT project manager. Unlike most other project management books, Fundamentals of Technology Project Management tackles the specific issues that technology professionals must face, such as understanding technology resources, managing project scope and feature creep, and meeting client expectations, among many others. Whether you're a college student, a software engineer, or an IT professional, Fundamentals of Technology Project Management will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of the project management life cycle and learn how to manage it – from first steps on through to intermediate topics (as well as some advanced ones). Author Colleen Garton explains — in easy-to-understand language— not only the what but the how of IT projects. What's more, unlike general project management books, the examples and case studies in this book are all based on technology projects, making them far more relevant to the learner. Also included is a content-rich CD-ROM loaded with features to make the life of any IT project manager (or the IT professional with project management responsibilities) far easier. There are document templates you can use for all phases of the project — from the initial RFP to closing reports. Plus, the author steps you through meeting agendas, status reports, cost analysis, technical specifications, and more. In addition to the document templates, you're provided with PowerPoint slides that can be modified and used for reporting progress to users and management. The continuing rise in importance of project management cannot be denied. Let this book be your guide to becoming a more effective, more efficient IT project manager. With Fundamentals of Technology Project management you will: - Discover the top ten reasons projects fail - Master the five keys to project success - Explore the six phases of the project lifecycle, step by step - Review the documents necessary for good project management and learn how to complete them - Understand the warning signs of a project in trouble and learn how to get it back on track - Learn Quality management and Quality Assurance practices in easy-to-understand terms - Acquire practical ways to develop effective leadership and team-building skills About The Author Colleen Garton has worked in project management positions for successful technology and financial services companies such as LPL Financial and Intuit Inc., and has owned and operated two management and technical consulting companies. She lives in San Diego, California. Erika McCulloch is a former project manager for technology services and distribution companies such as IBM and Ingram Micro. She is currently working as a consultant and teaching industry-specific business practices and project management courses at California high schools. She lives in Oceanside, California. |
Legal Nurse Consulting: Principles and Practices, Second Editionby Patricia W. Iyer and Amer Asso Of Legal Nurse Consultants List Price: $109.95 Available from Amazon $92.29 On 7-22-2006
See Item's Page Product Review About the first edition: As the legal nurse consultant's core reference text, this book defines the knowledge base of the specialty. This text is the authoritative resource that every LNC or nurse interested in this field should have on hand, to refer to time and again |
Oracle Application Server 10g Administration Handbook (Osborne ORACLE Press Series)by John Garmany and Donald K. Burleson List Price: $49.99 Available from Amazon $31.49 On 7-22-2006
See Item's Page Book Description From the exclusive publisher of Oracle Press books, here is an architectural and technical reference on how to use Oracle Application Server 10 g to Web-enable Oracle databases for application server systems. You'll find coverage of installation, configuration, and tuning, using Java with Oracle Application Server 10 g , and much more. Back Cover Copy Maximize the New and Improved management Capabilities Install, configure, and administer Oracle Application Server 10g and take full advantage of its flexible architecture. This exclusive Oracle Press book explains how to manage business applications, portals, and Web sites in the grid computing environment. You’ll learn how to use all the administration features to their full potential, streamline management, improve resource utilization, and deliver higher functionality in the enterprise.
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Project Management for Dummiesby Stanley E. Portny List Price: $21.99 Available from Amazon $14.29 On 7-22-2006
See Item's Page Book Description Projects have been around since ancient times. Noah built the ark, Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, Jonas Salk developed the polio vaccine – all projects. Why then, is the topic of project management suddenly of such great interest today? The answer is simple. The audience has changed and the stakes are higher. Successful businesses and organizations create projects that produce desired results in established timeframes with assigned resources. As a result, businesses are increasingly driven to find individuals who can excel in this project-oriented environment. And that's where this guide comes into play. Reading Project management For Dummies could help a diverse group of people, some of which include the following:
By reading this guide, you'll gain insight into beginning a project, supporting it throughout its life, and bringing it to a successful closure. You'll discover how to manage the uncertainties surrounding a project, and uncover the definitions to the most common project management terms. And you'll figure out how to handle some of the more common project management situations you'll encounter, from dealing with the people involved to organizing the mountains of paperwork. While most businesses are looking for ways to get a better handle on their projects, what no one is saying is that the majority of people who become project managers aren't doing so by choice. Instead, project management is often an unexpected but required progression in their chosen career paths. Think of this guide as a friend or comfortable resource that has more to share each time you crack it open as you experience new situations in which you can apply the knowledge.
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Property Management for Dummiesby Robert S. Griswold List Price: $21.99 Available from Amazon $14.29 On 7-22-2006
See Item's Page Bob Bruss, nationally syndicated real estate and book Reviewer, June 2, 2001 This all-inclusive book should be required reading. On my one to 10 scale, this outstanding book rates a solid 10. Ken Harney, nationally syndicated real estate columnist, The Washington Post Writers Group, April 2001 "Griswold is the guru of smart property management. You won't find a better written, more practical book on the subject." |
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