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For some organizations, Lessons Learned (LL) is an informal process
of discussing and recording project experiences during the closure
phase. For others, LL is a formal process that occurs at the end of
each phase of a project. Regardless of when they are performed, if
you are a project team member, chances are you will soon be
required to present an evaluation of your project using Lessons
Learned. Presenting new information that updates the award-winning
first edition, The Basics of Project Evaluation and Lessons
Learned, Second Edition supplies practical guidance on conducting
project Lessons Learned. The first edition won the Project
Management Institute's (PMI (R)) David I. Cleland Project
Management Literature Award. Following in the footsteps of its
popular predecessor, this second edition provides an
easy-to-follow, systematic approach to conducting Lessons Learned
on a project. Updated to align with the PMBOK (R) Guide, Fifth
Edition Includes three new chapters-PRINCE2 (R), Agile
Retrospectives, and Knowledge Transfer- in response to information
requests from readers of the first edition from around the world
Enhanced with valuable new resources in the Project Evaluation
Resource Kit (PERK) found on the downloadable resources, including
a fully functional MS Access Lessons Learned Database The research
in this book is based on four years of doctoral dissertation
research and is supported by renowned experts in the field of
evaluation. The concepts covered are applicable to all types of
organizations that implement projects and need to conduct Lessons
Learned. Providing tools and techniques for active engagement, the
text is founded on the principles of conducting project evaluations
as recommended by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the
world's leading not-for-profit membership association for the
project management profession, and PRINCE2 (R) (Project in
Controlled Environments version 2), a major governing body of
project management. Simplifying and formalizing the methodology of
conducting LL in projects, the contents of this book will help
organizations, large and small, more effectively implement
processes and systems to support effective LL. The text is
supported by a Project Evaluation Resource Kit (PERK), which is
found in the downloadable resources.
For some organizations, Lessons Learned (LL) is an informal process
of discussing and recording project experiences during the closure
phase. For others, LL is a formal process that occurs at the end of
each phase of a project. Regardless of when they are performed, if
you are a project team member, chances are you will soon be
required to present an evaluation of your project using Lessons
Learned. Presenting new information that updates the award-winning
first edition, The Basics of Project Evaluation and Lessons
Learned, Second Edition supplies practical guidance on conducting
project Lessons Learned. The first edition won the Project
Management Institute's (PMI (R)) David I. Cleland Project
Management Literature Award. Following in the footsteps of its
popular predecessor, this second edition provides an
easy-to-follow, systematic approach to conducting Lessons Learned
on a project. Updated to align with the PMBOK (R) Guide, Fifth
Edition Includes three new chapters-PRINCE2 (R), Agile
Retrospectives, and Knowledge Transfer- in response to information
requests from readers of the first edition from around the world
Enhanced with valuable new resources in the Project Evaluation
Resource Kit (PERK) found on the downloadable resources, including
a fully functional MS Access Lessons Learned Database The research
in this book is based on four years of doctoral dissertation
research and is supported by renowned experts in the field of
evaluation. The concepts covered are applicable to all types of
organizations that implement projects and need to conduct Lessons
Learned. Providing tools and techniques for active engagement, the
text is founded on the principles of conducting project evaluations
as recommended by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the
world's leading not-for-profit membership association for the
project management profession, and PRINCE2 (R) (Project in
Controlled Environments version 2), a major governing body of
project management. Simplifying and formalizing the methodology of
conducting LL in projects, the contents of this book will help
organizations, large and small, more effectively implement
processes and systems to support effective LL. The text is
supported by a Project Evaluation Resource Kit (PERK), which is
found in the downloadable resources.
Foreword Barry Jacobs once memorably commented that the problem in
understanding the role of serotonin in the brain was that it was
implicated in virtually eve- thing but responsible for nothing 1].
Serotonin (5-HT) is defnitely implicated in the regulation of sleep
but what does it do? Once seen as a sleep-promoting molecule, Jacob
s own work, lucidly described in this volume, radically changed our
view. In fact, serotonin neurons are most active during waking;
their - tivity diminishes with sleep onset and disappears during
rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Serotonin, therefore, is intimately
linked to the sleep-wake cycle, but what is its role, what
mechanisms are involved and what are the impli- tions for sleep
medicine and psychiatry? Making progress with these diffcult
questions requires a translational approach, which is a research
paradigm where both laboratory and clinical neuroscience inform and
guide each other with the ultimate aim of improving understanding
and treatment of medical conditions. This volume is a superb
example of translational research, where leading basic and clinical
scientists - tegrate molecular, neuropharmacological and systems
approaches to illuminate the reciprocal interactions of serotonin
neurons and the mechanisms involved in sleep and circadian
regulation. Serotonin is an ancient chemical mediator preserved
through at least 500 m- lion years of evolution. In invertebrate
animals such as mollusks and leeches, 5-HT cells are distributed
throughout the nervous system among the various ganglia."
This book presents 13 reviews collected to present the new advances
in all areas of addiction research, including knowledge gained from
mapping the human genome, the improved understanding of brain
pathways and functions that are stimulated by addictive drugs,
experimental and clinical psychology approaches to addiction and
treatment, as well as both ethical considerations and social
policy. The book also includes chapters on the history of addictive
substances and some personal narratives of addiction. Introduced by
Sir David King, Science Advisory to the UK Government and head of
the Office of Science and Technology, and Nora Volkow, director of
the National Institute on Drug Abuse in the USA, the book uniquely
covers the full range of disciplines which can provide insight into
the future of addiction, from genetics to the humanities. Written
for a scientific audience, it is also applicable to non-specialists
as well.
* Provides an unique overview of what we know about addiction, and
how scientific knowledge can and should be applied in the societal,
ethical, and political context
* Applies the state-of-the-art research in fields such as Genomics,
Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Social Policy and Ethics to addiction
research
* Includes a preface by Sir David King, Science Advisory to the UK
Government and head of the Office of Science and Technology, and in
introduction by Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on
Drug Abuse in the USA
L'abuso di sostanze puo essere alla base di un gran numero di
patologie e disturbi psichiatrici, e viene classificato tra i primi
quattro fattori di rischio che contribuiscono al carico di malattia
globale. Una situazione di dipendenza puo infatti complicare un
quadro psichiatrico gia difficile, poiche si sovrappone ad altri
disturbi e talvolta ne prende le forme, rendendo ancora piu ardua
la valutazione del paziente. Individuare con precisione un disturbo
da abuso di sostanze puo facilitare la diagnosi clinica, evitare
test non necessari e abbreviare la durata del ricovero. Questo
volume costituisce una guida pratica e concisa rivolta agli
studenti, ai medici e ad altre figure professionali che si
confrontano con la moderna medicina della dipendenza. Illustrando
una vasta gamma di evidenze, metodi e soluzioni per la gestione del
paziente con dipendenza, questa guida fornisce gli strumenti e le
conoscenze di base utili a una pratica clinica rapida ed efficace
in questo campo.
Substance addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized
by a compulsion to take a substance despite potential consequences.
Addiction, second edition offers a clear and succinct overview of
the brain science underpinning substance addiction. Focusing on the
nature of addiction as a brain disorder, this resource discusses a
range of different behavioural traits such as impulsivity and
reward dependence, and looks at the critical role of kinetic and
pharmacological factors. All chapters have been fully updated to
provide readers with a quick-reference guide to the latest research
on pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for addition,
and feature helpful key points and further reading sources. In
addition, two new chapters on nicotine addiction and appetite
hormones have been added to ensure the reader is kept abreast of
the most recent discussions in the field of research.
Treating Depression Effectively is designed to help clinicians put
existing clinical guidelines on the management of depression to
their best practical use. It offers a global perspective on the
problem that has proved invaluable for general psychiatrists,
trainees, general practitioners, and physicians and nurses in
primary care. This second edition has been revised and updated
throughout, and contains important new material on the importance
of considering circadian rhythm in treatment planning.
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