Practical Solutions gives readers, not just a sample but, the essence of applying strategic, Solution-Focused Therapy to resolving “normal problems.” By applying the exercises and novel perspective of Practical Solutions readers will be set free of erroneous concepts, feelings, and beliefs about themselves that may be keeping them from experiencing the full joy of their unique version of Life. In these pages, readers could find a new perspective on how to live their lives free of excessive anxiety, stress, and worry. They will learn how to tap deeper resources within themselves that have been repressed by early training and fear. This book will help them warm to life those aspects of their true self that they had to freeze away in order to fit in, or to just survive. Dr. Fiore’s Practical Solutions is the result of over forty years of work as a clinical psychologist with clients and as a coach to entrepreneurs and CEOS – and from work on himself -- to discover clear and practical paths to Inner Peace and Optimal Performance.

An encyclopedic how-to guide for the universal early childhood program problems. Practical Solutions to Practically Every Problem attempts to provide solutions to every possible problem faced by early childhood teachers—before teachers encounter them. This classic resource has been updated to focus on current issues faced by educators, including teaching twenty-first century life skills, technology, and cultural responsiveness. This easy-to-use guide gives you quick practical help, now! Educators will save time and energy with over eight hundred solutions to two hundred problems, including: Daily dilemmas and classroom issues Partnering with families to raise happy children Dealing with problematic behaviors from co-workers Learning to take care of yourself to prevent burn-out Steffen Saifer, EdD, a former early childhood teacher and Head Start director and trainer, is currently an international consultant and writer based in Spain. He has worked on projects for the Open Society Foundation, The World Bank, and UNICEF, in many countries including Bangladesh, Russia, and Zimbabwe. Dr. Saifer works with programs on culturally responsive curriculum development and implementation and with universities to develop graduate programs for ECD teachers, administrators, and leaders. When in the United States, Saifer resides in Portland, Oregon

Learn to think creatively with this practical handbook designed to show entry-level employees the best ways to handle any workplace problem situation. Includes useful sidebars, self-assessment quizzes, checklists, and worksheets.

Managing Projects provides proven strategies for making sure any size task achieve its goal - on time and on budget Covering the gamut of tasks involved in managing any project, this portable guide develops ideas about planning, team building, motivation, mid-course assessment and correction, and after-project review. It helps managers determine whether and how to make the critical tradeoffs between time, cost, and quality that are the essence of project management. Managers at any level can use this portable guide to become more efficient and effective multi-taskers. Key features Instructs readers how to: Scope out a project and identify resources needed Develop schedules and set deadlines Monitor budgets and keep projects on track Communicate progress and problems to stakeholders Overcome some typical project snags

If you want to save time, money, get free stuff, save up to 50% on groceries, and more, then you need the Who Knew? Book!

Meet Beelzebub, who inventively protested the family dachshund's use of his litter box. Or Honey, who, in the absence of hockey pucks, expressed her athletic prowess in a most unsavory way. Cat owners will applaud Dr. Gary Sampson's creative approach to solving even the most purr-plexing feline behavioral issues. Dr. Sampson uses real-life examples from his pet behavior practice to help readers understand the reason behind their cat's behavior; take simple, innovative steps to correct the problem; and prevent future misbehaviors. These laugh-aloud stories will leave readers a bit wiser when it comes to establishing appropriate behavior in their best friend.

The fun and simple problem-solving guide that took Japan by storm Ken Watanabe originally wrote Problem Solving 101 for Japanese schoolchildren. His goal was to help shift the focus in Japanese education from memorization to critical thinking, by adapting some of the techniques he had learned as an elite McKinsey consultant. He was amazed to discover that adults were hungry for his fun and easy guide to problem solving and decision making. The book became a surprise Japanese bestseller, with more than 370,000 in print after six months. Now American businesspeople can also use it to master some powerful skills. Watanabe uses sample scenarios to illustrate his techniques, which include logic trees and matrixes. A rock band figures out how to drive up concert attendance. An aspiring animator budgets for a new computer purchase. Students decide which high school they will attend. Illustrated with diagrams and quirky drawings, the book is simple enough for a middleschooler to understand but sophisticated enough for business leaders to apply to their most challenging problems.