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Erfolgreiche Mitarbeiter in der Softwareentwicklung verfügen nicht nur über technisches und methodisches Wissen, sondern auch über soziale und kommunikative Fähigkeiten (Soft Skills). Die Autoren zeigen praxisnahe Wege auf, im Arbeitsumfeld besser miteinander zu kommunizieren und Konflikte frühzeitig zu erkennen, um sie erfolgreich zu lösen. Aus ihrer langjährigen Entwickler- und Projektleiterpraxis heraus vermitteln sie die verschiedensten...
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"A game-changing guide for women who want to transform the way they work and create their own success-from an award-winning global diversity expert. In today's world, it takes more than ambition to succeed. It takes intention. But intention without clarity, deliberate words, and calculated actions is meaningless. According to Michelle Gadsden-Williams, a global expert in diversity, workplace culture, and career building, intention is more than just...
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"It's a paradox familiar to parents everywhere: girls are achieving like never before, yet they're consumed with doubt on the inside. Girls worry constantly about how they look, what people think, whether to try out for a sports team or school play, why they aren't getting perfect grades, and how many likes and followers they have online. Katty Kay and Claire Shipman use ... science and research, as well as ... methods of behavioral change, to reach...
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Ivens presents 101 fabulous things for women to do before they are too old, married, or pregnant to ensure their lives are rich with extraordinary experiences. It's a guide to seizing opportunities, taking chances, and going after all life has to offer.--
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"Ellen Galinsky-already the go-to person on interaction between families and the workplace-draws on fresh research to explain what we ought to be teaching our children. This is must-reading for everyone who cares about America's fate in the 21st century."
- Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent for The PBS NewsHour
Families and Work Institute President Ellen Galinsky (Ask the Children, The Six Stages of Parenthood) presents a book of groundbreaking...
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Baby boomers who care for elderly parents even as they raise their own families face a doubly challenging set of circumstances: meeting the needs of the ill and aging while still aging gracefully themselves. In this book, Linda Altoonian draws from her own experience to address the problems faced by other members of the "sandwich" generation. She first describes her basic premise -- that it's possible to be in control of the aging process, and that...
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Good research skills are imperative for success in school and in life. This book guides readers through the many aspects of research at the library and online, including selecting quality books and materials, using primary and secondary sources, taking notes, and avoiding plagiarism. Information is presented in a fun and appealing way with colorful spreads and "Tips for Success" sidebars.
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Do you know a high school or university student on the edge of adulthood? Chances are, they know they need to grow up and begin to find out who they are and what they need to do to get where they want to go. But it's a time of doubt, worry and even fear. That's where this book can be extremely helpful. Goodbye College - Hello Life is that little voice that nudges young people and encourages them to trust themselves, take a chance and believe that...
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Sixteen-year-old Ruby Karp addresses the issues facing every highschooler, from grades to peer pressure to Snapchat stories, and unpacks their complicated effects on the teen psyche. With dashes of humor throughout, Ruby advises her peers on the importance of feminism ("not just the Spice Girls version"), how to deal with jealousy and friend break-ups, family life, and much more.
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Students learn more about how leadership skills can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of leadership skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable classroom situation. Leadership invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking,...
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"Women fight the pressure to make themselves small in private, professional, and public spaces. Eliza VanCort, a teacher, consultant, and speaker, provides the necessary tools for women to rewrite the rules and create the stories of their choosing safely and without apology." -- inside front jacket flap.
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It might seem like everyone you know took secret classes on budgeting, owning their career, and choosing the right wine -- and you were sick that day. With a mix of real talk, humor, and inspirational messaging, theSkimm gives you the information you need to make informed and empowered decisions in your life. Covering everything from personal finance, to career, to stress management, global politics, and more, they break down some of the less glamorous...
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This book shows elderly workers how to reinvent themselves and achieve the kind of fulfillment and meaning in their lives they have always dreamed of.
Life after work no longer conjures up images of couples wandering the malls, playing golf, and taking endless Caribbean cruises. As baby boomers reach their 50s and 60s, they are redefining what it means to retire. Many of them are still choosing to work or create a whole new life entirely. What they...
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