Mastering The Process

Author : Elizabeth George
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781984878328

Get Book

Mastering the Process by Elizabeth George Pdf

As the author of twenty-four novels, Elizabeth George is one of the most successful--and prolific--novelists today. In Mastering the Process, George offers readers a master class in the art and science of crafting a novel. This is a subject she knows well, having taught creative writing both nationally and internationally for over thirty years. "I have never before read a book about writing that is so thorough, thoughtful, and most of all, helpful." --Lisa See, New York Times bestselling author of The Island of Sea Women For many writers, the biggest challenge is figuring out how to take that earliest glimmer of inspiration and shape it into a full-length novel. How do you even begin to transform a single idea into a complete book? In these pages, award-winning, number one New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth George takes us behind the scenes through each step of her writing process, revealing exactly what it takes to craft a novel. Drawing from her personal photos, early notes, character analyses, and rough drafts, George shows us every stage of how she wrote her novel Careless in Red, from researching location to imagining plot to creating characters to the actual writing and revision processes themselves. George offers us an intimate look at the procedures she follows, while also providing invaluable advice for writers about what has worked for her--and what hasn't. Mastering the Process gives writers practical, prescriptive, and achievable tools for creating a novel, editing a novel, and problem solving when in the midst of a novel, from a master storyteller writing at the top of her game.

Author : Suzanne Robertson,James Robertson
Publisher : Addison-Wesley
Page : 579 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2012-08-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780132942843

Get Book

Mastering the Requirements Process by Suzanne Robertson,James Robertson Pdf

“If the purpose is to create one of the best books on requirements yet written, the authors have succeeded.” —Capers Jones Software can solve almost any problem. The trick is knowing what the problem is. With about half of all software errors originating in the requirements activity, it is clear that a better understanding of the problem is needed. Getting the requirements right is crucial if we are to build systems that best meet our needs. We know, beyond doubt, that the right requirements produce an end result that is as innovative and beneficial as it can be, and that system development is both effective and efficient. Mastering the Requirements Process: Getting Requirements Right, Third Edition, sets out an industry-proven process for gathering and verifying requirements, regardless of whether you work in a traditional or agile development environment. In this sweeping update of the bestselling guide, the authors show how to discover precisely what the customer wants and needs, in the most efficient manner possible. Features include The Volere requirements process for discovering requirements, for use with both traditional and iterative environments A specification template that can be used as the basis for your own requirements specifications Formality guides that help you funnel your efforts into only the requirements work needed for your particular development environment and project How to make requirements testable using fit criteria Checklists to help identify stakeholders, users, non-functional requirements, and more Methods for reusing requirements and requirements patterns New features include Strategy guides for different environments, including outsourcing Strategies for gathering and implementing requirements for iterative releases “Thinking above the line” to find the real problem How to move from requirements to finding the right solution The Brown Cow model for clearer viewpoints of the system Using story cards as requirements Using the Volere Knowledge Model to help record and communicate requirements Fundamental truths about requirements and system development

Author : Paul Harsin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781351421331

Get Book

Process Mastering by Paul Harsin Pdf

The benefits include: cost reduction; increased productivity; improved safety; higher morale; and the ability to meet the changing expectations of your customers.Step-by-step, the authors guide you through the creation and implementation of a process master. You will learn:Identify and gain control of your organization's key processes.Get the right people involved.Establish boundaries and measures.Use the process master to support ISO and HACCP complianceProcess Mastering contains two fully completed sample Process Masters as well as numerous improvement examples. An appendix provides blank Process Master forms and shows you how to use a Deployment Flow Chart.

Author : J Brennan
Publisher : Jamie Brennan
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

Get Book

Mastering the Selection Process by J Brennan Pdf

Are you struggling with the selection process? Does your application keep getting rejected – or worse – ignored? Are you overwhelmed by the amount of screening questions? Are you stuck in a position and want to move up the ladder? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions then this book is for you! In this easy-to-understand guide, you will learn: -The #1 mistake that applicants make -Why your résumé needs to be written differently -How to write a cover letter that stands out from the rest -What you need to say during an interview -How to get a job offer Getting screened in is possibly the most difficult part of the selection process. With the little-known, yet simple strategies exposed in Mastering the Selection Process, you'll dramatically increase your chances of success. From the first application to the final interview, each chapter will walk you through every step of your journey with achievable goals that will help ensure your application gets screened in.

Author : William J. Rothwell,H. C. Kazanas
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470573709

Get Book

Mastering the Instructional Design Process by William J. Rothwell,H. C. Kazanas Pdf

The fourth edition of Mastering the Instructional Design Process has been completely revised and updated and is based on the instructional design competencies of the International Board of Standards of Performance and Instruction (IBSTPI). The book identifies the core competencies of instructional system design and presents them in a way that helps to develop these competencies and apply them successfully in real-world settings. This comprehensive resource covers the full range of topics for understanding and mastering the instructional design process including: detecting and solving human performance problems; analyzing needs, learners, work settings, and work; establishing performance objectives and performance measurements; delivering the instruction effectively; and managing instructional design projects successfully.

Author : John O'Connell,Jon Pyke,Roger Whitehead
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521839750

Get Book

Mastering Your Organization's Processes by John O'Connell,Jon Pyke,Roger Whitehead Pdf

Book assisting understanding and implementation of Business Process Management for managers and MBA students.

Author : Jeff Thull
Publisher : John Wiley and Sons
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470632598

Get Book

Mastering the Complex Sale by Jeff Thull Pdf

Praise for Mastering the Complex Sale "Jeff Thull's process plays a key role in helping companies and their customers cross the chasm with disruptive innovations and succeed with game-changing initiatives." —Geoffrey A. Moore, author of Crossing the Chasm and Dealing with Darwin "This is the first book that lays out a solid method for selling cross-company, cross-border, even cross-culturally where you have multiple decision makers with multiple agendas. This is far more than a 'selling process'—it is a survival guide—a truly outstanding approach to bringing all the pieces of the puzzle together." —Ed Daniels, EVP, Shell Global Solutions Downstream, President, CRI/Criterion, Inc. "Mastering the Complex Sale brilliantly sets up value from the customer's perspective. A must-read for all those who are managing multinational business teams in a complex and highly competitive environment." —Samik Mukherjee, Vice President, Onshore Business, Technip "Customers need to know the value they will receive and how they will receive it. Thull's insights into the complex sale and how to clarify and quantify this value are remarkable—Mastering the Complex Sale will be required reading for years to come!" —Lee Tschanz, Vice President, North American Sales, Rockwell Automation "Jeff Thull is winning the war against commoditization. In his world, value trumps price and commoditization isn't a given, it's a choice. This is a proven alternative to the price-driven sale. We've spoken to his clients. This stuff really works, folks." —Dave Stein, CEO and Founder, ES Research Group, Inc. "Our business depends on delivering breakthrough thinking to our executive clients. Jeff Thull has significantly redefined sales and marketing strategies that clearly connect to our global audience. Read it, act on it, and take your results to exceptional levels." —Sven Kroneberg, President, Seminarium Internacional "Jeff's main thesis—that professional customer guidance is the key to success—rings true in every global market today. Mastering the Complex Sale is the essential read for any organization looking to transform their business for long-term, value-driven growth." —Jon T. Lindekugel, President, 3M Health Information Systems, Inc. "Jeff Thull has re-engineered the conventional sales process to create predictable and profitable growth in today's competitive marketplace. It's no longer about selling; it's about guiding quality decisions and creating collaborative value. This is one of those rare books that will make a difference." —Carol Pudnos, Executive director, Healthcare Industry, Dow Corning Corporation

Author : David Masover
Publisher : Booksurge Publishing
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2010-02-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1439268959

Get Book

Mastering Your Sales Process by David Masover Pdf

For salespeople at all levels, a practical guide designed to personalize the sales process, increase efficiency, maximize sales, and create satisfaction for sales staff, management, and clients alike.

Author : William J. Rothwell,Bud Benscoter,Marsha King,Stephen B. King
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-29
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118947135

Get Book

Mastering the Instructional Design Process by William J. Rothwell,Bud Benscoter,Marsha King,Stephen B. King Pdf

A comprehensive framework for effective real-world instructional design Mastering the Instructional Design Process provides step-by-step guidance on the design and development of an engaging, effective training program. The focus on core competencies of instructional system design helps you develop your skills in a way that's immediately applicable to real-world settings, and this newly updated fifth edition has been revised to reflect the new IBSTPI Competencies and Standards for Instructional Design. With a solid foundation of researched and validated standards, this invaluable guide provides useful insight and a flexible framework for approaching instructional design from a practical perspective. Coverage includes the full range of design considerations concerning the learners, objectives, setting, and more, and ancillaries include design templates, PowerPoint slides, lecture notes, and a test bank help you bring these competencies to the classroom. Instructional design is always evolving, and new trends are emerging to meet the ever-changing needs of learners and exploit the newest tools at our disposal. This book brings together the latest developments and the most effective best practices to give you a foolproof framework for successfully managing instructional design projects. Detect and solve human performance problems Analyze needs, learners, work settings, and work Establish performance objectives and measurements Deliver effective instruction in a variety of scenarios Effective training programs don't just happen. Instructional design is a complex field, and practitioners must be skilled in very specific areas to deliver a training program that engages learners and makes the learning 'stick.' Mastering the Instructional Design Process is a comprehensive handbook for developing the skillset that facilitates positive training outcomes.

Author : Peter Elbow
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1998-07-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780199741045

Get Book

Writing With Power by Peter Elbow Pdf

A classic handbook for anyone who needs to write, Writing With Power speaks to everyone who has wrestled with words while seeking to gain power with them. Here, Peter Elbow emphasizes that the essential activities underlying good writing and the essential exercises promoting it are really not difficult at all. Employing a cookbook approach, Elbow provides the reader (and writer) with various recipes: for getting words down on paper, for revising, for dealing with an audience, for getting feedback on a piece of writing, and still other recipes for approaching the mystery of power in writing. In a new introduction, he offers his reflections on the original edition, discusses the responses from people who have followed his techniques, how his methods may differ from other processes, and how his original topics are still pertinent to today's writer. By taking risks and embracing mistakes, Elbow hopes the writer may somehow find a hold on the creative process and be able to heighten two mentalities--the production of writing and the revision of it. From students and teachers to novelists and poets, Writing with Power reminds us that we can celebrate the uses of mystery, chaos, nonplanning, and magic, while achieving analysis, conscious control, explicitness, and care in whatever it is we set down on paper.

Author : Evren Göknar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-24
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351673136

Get Book

Major Label Mastering by Evren Göknar Pdf

Major Label Mastering: Professional Mastering Process distills 25 years of mastering experience at Capitol Records into practical understandings and reliable systems. Containing unparalleled insights, this book reveals the mastering tricks and techniques used by Evren Göknar at one of the world’s most notable record labels. Beginning with the requisite competencies every Mastering Engineer must develop, Major Label Mastering delves into the particulars of the mastering studio, as well as fundamental mastering tools. Included among these tools is The Five Step Mastering Process, a rigorously tested system that equips the practitioner to successfully and confidently master a project to exacting standards of audio fidelity. Covering all bases, the book discusses both macro and micro considerations: from mindset approach and connecting with clients down to detailed guidelines for processing audio, advanced methods, and audio restoration. Each chapter ends with exercises intended to deepen understanding and skill, or to supplement course study. Suitable for all levels, this is a unique resource for students, artists, and recording and Mastering Engineers alike. Major Label Mastering is supplemented by digital resources including audio examples and video tutorials.

Author : Tony Vanderwarker
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781628739152

Get Book

Writing with the Master by Tony Vanderwarker Pdf

With seven unpublished novels wasting away on his hard drive, Tony Vanderwarker is astonished when John Grisham offers to take him under his wing and teach him the secrets of thriller writing. “The beginning and the end are easy,” Grisham tells him. “It’s the three hundred pages in the middle that’s the hard part.” To ensure his plot doesn’t run out of gas, Grisham puts Tony though his outline process. Tony does one, and then Grisham asks for another … and another … and another. As they work together, Grisham reveals the techniques that have helped him create compelling bestsellers for more than two decades—for instance, “You’ve got to hook your reader in the first forty pages or you’ll lose them.” After a year of constructing outlines, Grisham finally gives Tony the go-ahead to start writing. Writing with the Master immerses the reader in the creative process as Tony struggles to produce a successful thriller. It’s a roller coaster ride, sometimes hilarious, and often full of ups and downs. Grisham’s critiques and margin notes to Tony reveal his nimble imagination and plot development genius. For Grisham fans, Vanderwarker’s memoir pulls back the curtain on his writing secrets, and for aspiring writers, it’s a master class in thriller writing. In the end, Tony resolves to take Grisham’s teachings to heart and eventually decides to write what he thinks he was meant to: a book about the creative process and his incredible two years working with John Grisham.

Author : Susan G. Magliaro,R. Neal Shambaugh
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Education
ISBN : PSU:000033202211

Get Book

Mastering the Possibilities by Susan G. Magliaro,R. Neal Shambaugh Pdf

Author : Joanne M. Waters
Publisher : American Medical Association Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1579473512

Get Book

Mastering the Reimbursement Process by Joanne M. Waters Pdf

"Up-to-date information on proper medical billing reimbursement and the codes, third party payers, and laws that affect it"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Jackie Fenn,Mark Raskino
Publisher : Harvard Business Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781422135129

Get Book

Mastering the Hype Cycle by Jackie Fenn,Mark Raskino Pdf

It happens over and over again. Some innovation (a new product, a management trend) comes along that captures the public's imagination. Everybody joins the parade with great fanfare and high expectations. This "next big thing" promises to transform the companies that adopt it -- and inflict great peril on those that don't. Then, when the innovation fails to deliver as promised immediately, everyone starts bailing out. Investments are wasted; stock prices plunge; disillusionment sets in. It doesn't have to be this way. In Mastering the Hype Cycle, Jackie Fenn and Mark Raskino explain what drives this pattern and how your company can avoid its potential dangers. By understanding the hype cycle, you can ride it more skillfully -- timing your investment decisions so that the innovations you adopt stand the best chance of succeeding in the long-term. Drawing on company examples and Gartner's proven STREET (Scope, Track, Rank, Evaluate, Evangelize, Transfer) framework, the authors show how to orchestrate the key steps in the innovation-adoption process -- from choosing which innovations to take on and when in their life cycle you should adopt, to paving the way for a successful introduction. The hype cycle isn't going away. But this book arms you with the strategies you need to ride the crest of a new idea to success -- and steer clear of the trough of disillusionment.