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The analysis of social and public policy and professional practice
has become increasingly theoretical in recent years. This volume
draws together experienced practitioners and academics in social
work, probation and counselling, as well as from other forms of
legal and social practice, to better understand the relationship
between theory, policy and practice. The contributors argue that
the use of theory in studying policy and practice is overall a
positive and necessary development. However, they also highlight
and explore a number of methodological problems and philosophical
issues for critical reflection: c The often inaccessible nature of
abstract theoretical argument c Perceived problems of relevance and
applicability to practice given the structure and purpose of
theoretical modelling; c Philosophical difficulties and questions
when applying theoretical generalization to policy and practice.
The authors address these problems in a style fully accessible to
non-theorists, offering a unique multi-disciplinary resource for
students, academics, policy analysts and practitioners.
The challenges of innovating and leading in today's Cloud- and
Internet-based economy are more difficult than ever. Leaders at
every level of the organization struggle to understand the value of
technology and the impact it has on their business, personal lives,
and society. Sifting through all the rhetoric and information
available can be overwhelming. Innovation, Technology, and
Leadership brings common-sense principles and old-fashioned
leadership back to the table. Looking back at over 20 years of
leadership, it examines some of the challenges facing leaders today
and provides practical, sound advice on how they can structure
their career and measure their role in their organization. This
comprehensive guide provides real-world examples from the CIO desk
and covers topics such as: The 5 Business Archetypes ... Global
Demographic Trends ... Mobile Cloud and Big Data ... Emerging
Technologies Beyond the Cloud ... The Value of Business
Relationships ... Outsourcing ... The Global Economic Triad: India,
China, and the US. Innovation, Technology, and Leadership is more
than just a book on technology and leadership; it's a memoir from
an industry veteran, bringing personality and a sentimental touch
to a topic that's typically cold and hard. It offers a
down-to-earth, common-sense approach for technology leaders coping
with the challenges of today's complex workplace.
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