We are now in the 'third wave' of Knowledge Management - the first was focused on the potential of new technology, while the second focused on the nature of knowledge and how people 'know' and learn. The focus in the third phase is two-fold: building individual and team productivity, and proper alignment of Knowledge Management efforts in helping deliver on strategic goals of the organization.Knowledge Management- a Blueprint for Delivery explores and builds on cur...

Reflect on bite-sized Bible readings that provoke thought and deepen understanding.William Booth, Founder of The Salvation Army, described himself as ‘a child of Methodism ... born and cradled in Methodism’. In this year’s editions, Words of Life will explore aspects of Booth’s Methodist spiritual heritage – in particular, the themes of ‘Justice’, ‘Mercy’, ‘Truth’.These qualities are how the 18th-century Methodist leader John Wesley described the moral character of God. The...

Take time with the Father daily as you meditate upon his Word.Ask Jesus to interpret his Word and speak to your heart.Open yourself to the Spirit as he brings inspiration.Our theme during 2014 in Words of Life is ‘Love’. This edition specifically looks at ‘God’s Unconditional Love’.We see God’s love evident from the beginning of time, remaining through the life of Jacob and his children – the 12 tribes of Israel – and as they later wandered through ...

Continuing the theme ‘Hope’, this Advent edition of Words of Life looks specifically at Christ in us – our ‘hope of glory’ (Colossians 1:27). We see in Jeremiah, Hosea and others how God has always wanted his people to embrace hope, yet the Israelites hardened their hearts. In the New Testament, Paul’s writings to the Ephesians and Thessalonians speak of great hope, while the Letter to the Hebrews reveals Jesus as our Great High Priest.More psalms, proverbs, songs and hymns bring e...

In this inspiring Christian book, #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber shares uplifting true stories about generosity, faith, and the life-changing power of simple acts of kindness.Beloved storyteller Debbie Macomber reveals a powerful truth: living with an open heart can transform lives in ways we never expect. Through real-life stories and faith-filled reflections, she shows how small acts of generosity—offering time, encouragement, praye...

In this moving story about losing and finding love again, a woman sets out to find the perfect matches for those closest to her.Forty-eight-year-old Nantucketer Dabney Kimball Beech has always had a gift for matchmaking. Some call her ability mystical, while others, her husband, celebrated economist John Boxmiller Beech, and her daughter, Agnes, who is clearly engaged to the wrong man, call it meddlesome. But there's no arguing with her results: With 42 happy coupl...

Take time with the Father daily as you meditate upon his Word.Ask Jesus to interpret his Word and speak to your heart.Open yourself to the Spirit as he brings inspiration.This year Words of Life will focus on the theme of Blessing and in this edition the emphasis is 'Blessed by God'.Old Testament readings take us through chapters of Genesis and Deuteronomy, as well as the books of Numbers and Ruth. In the New Testament we dr...

In recent years, developing a value proposition has become a prime consideration for businesses. A value proposition is an analysis and quantified review of the business benefits, costs and value that a company can deliver to prospective customers and customer segments. Creating and Delivering your Value Proposition provides guidance for business leaders - demonstrating why having a strong value proposition is so important for a company. This practical new title shows readers how ...

The Power and Freedom of a Humble LifePride is often the true reason why we get our feelings hurt, why we feel rejection, why we won't admit to mistakes, why we want to be seen with certain people, and why we stay angry.Jesus gives us the perfect example of a powerful life lived without conceit, smugness, or arrogance. So why do we not want to admit to our pride? It is because of our pride!In The Power of Humility, R. T. Kendall cha...

Receive Your Healing Breakthrough Today!The Bible is filled with healing promises! From Genesis to Revelation, the nature of God is clearly revealed. He heals because He is good and because His Name is Healer. The good news is this: right now, you have instant access to the supernatural Source of God's healing power—His Word!Dr. Sandra Kennedy is a powerful, yet practical Bible teacher who has been training Christians for decades on how to activate...

Whether you are about to embark on a major business transformation or you simply want to be better prepared for the next challenging period in your business organization, this book is designed to help you. The author makes no apology for keeping this book easy to understand, targeting the book at everyone from the CEO to front line operatives and taking each of them on a journey from complexity to simplicity. The business architecture referred to here is not the traditional element of the ...

Despite the hype around big data, there is no denying that its potential to benefit organisations, businesses and customers is enormous. The articles in this ebook aim to give practical guidance for all those who want to understand big data better and learn how to make the most of it. Topics range from big data analysis, mobile big data and managing unstructured data to technologies, governance and intellectual property and security issues surrounding big data.