The Efficient Practice

The Efficient Practice
Author: David L. Lawrence
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2014-02-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118735153

An essential guide to tools and techniques for achieving efficiency, productivity, and profitability in financial advisory firms As a profession, financial advisors have been very well educated on how to be a financial advisor, but the industry does a poor job of preparing financial advisors to be great business owners. This book presents the Profit-Driven Architecture, a visual way of viewing the operational structure of a financial practice. Provides a concrete way of understanding and improving the interrelationship of different parts of the operations of a financial practice firm Explains how to increase the efficiency, productivity, and profitability of the firm, recognizing the interrelationships with one another Reveals how to increase the capacity and value of the practice Given an aging population of financial advisors and increased focus on succession planning, increasing the value of a financial practice is a key deliverable of efficiency and this book showcases the best ways to do so.

Effective Practice Learning in Social Work

Effective Practice Learning in Social Work
Author: Jonathan Parker
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2010-06-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1844456625

The Department of Health requires students on the social work degree to undertake at least 200 days in direct practice learning during their course. Practice learning often raises great anxieties for students, agencies and those who supervise and assess it. This book tackles those anxieties, explaining the ways the experience can deliver a unique learning opportunity for the student. It is ideal for students undertaking or about to undertake practice learning, student supervisors and practice assessors, as well as trainers and policymakers within social care agencies and healthcare professions where practice learning is also undertaken.

Mastering Public Health

Mastering Public Health
Author: Barry S. Levy
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 380
Release: 2012
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199753970

Designed for new and seasoned public health workers alike, this user-friendly guide focuses on the day-to-day practical skills and competencies that are often not taught in educational or training programs. It is a how-to book with tools, techniques, tips, checklists.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Author: J. Scott Young
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Total Pages: 548
Release: 2016-07-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1506305644

Referencing the 2016 CACREP standards, Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Elements of Effective Practice combines solid foundational information with practical application for a realistic introduction to work in community mental health settings. Top experts in the field cover emerging models for clinical interventions as they explore cutting-edge approaches to CMH counseling. With case studies integrated throughout, students will be well prepared to move into practicum and internship courses as well as field-based settings. "An instant classic. Young and Cashwell have assembled a stellar group of counselor education authors and produced an outstanding, comprehensive, and easy-to-read text that clearly articulates and elevates the discipline of clinical mental health counseling. This book covers everything a CMHC needs to hit the ground running in clinical practice!" —Bradley T. Erford, Loyola University Maryland, Past President of the American Counseling Association

Social Policy for Effective Practice

Social Policy for Effective Practice
Author: Rosemary Chapin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 577
Release: 2014-03-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1134474482

For use as a text in foundations generalist social policy courses, either at the baccalaureate or master’s level, this book examines the process of defining need, analyzing social policy, and developing new policy. A clear philosophical base and a common theoretical framework underlie the discussion of each component of the policy process. Four themes are interwoven throughout the book: the importance of thinking critically about social policy, the benefits of using the strengths perspective in policy analysis and development, the critical role social policy plays in all areas of practice, and the absolute responsibility of every social worker to engage in policy practice. Routledgesw.com now contains 6 cases; the Sanchez Case has been revised to include much more policy content. Instructor materials include extra readings, PowerPoints, test questions, annotated links, syllabi, and EPAS guidelines.? The book is also customizable on Routledge Custom Gateway.

Effective Practice in Spatial Planning

Effective Practice in Spatial Planning
Author: Janice Morphet
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2010-06-25
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1136972196

After years of being regarded as a regulatory tool, spatial planning is now a key agent in delivering better places for the future. Dealing with the role of spatial planning in major change such as urban extensions or redevelopment, this book asks how it can deliver at the local level. Setting out the new local governance within which spatial planning now operates and identifying the requirements of successful delivery, this book also provides an introduction to project management approaches to spatial planning. It details what the rules are for spatial planning, the role of evidence and public involvement in delivering the local vision and how this works as part of coherent and consistent sub-regional approach. The conclusion is a forward look at what is likely to follow the effective creation of inspiring and successful places using spatial planning as a key tool.

Measurement of Productivity and Efficiency

Measurement of Productivity and Efficiency
Author: Robin C. Sickles
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 631
Release: 2019-03-28
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 110703616X

Provides a comprehensive approach to productivity and efficiency analysis using economic and econometric theory.

Scientific and Medical Communication

Scientific and Medical Communication
Author: Scott A. Mogull
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 363
Release: 2017-09-01
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1317551966

Scientific and Medical Communication: A Guide for Effective Practice prepares readers to effectively communicate in professional scientific communities. The material in this book is firmly grounded in more than 500 published research findings and editorials by scientific writers, authors, and journal editors. Thus, this text provides the broadest and most comprehensive analysis of scientific writing. In addition, carefully selected and thoroughly annotated examples from the scientific and medical literature demonstrate the recommendations covered in the text. These real-world examples were carefully selected so that the scientific content can be understood by those without a detailed background in any particular scientific or medical field—thus clearly illustrating the content organization and writing style. This text will prepare individuals to write and edit scientific manuscripts, conference abstracts, posters, and press releases according to journal and professional standards. Readers will also learn to conduct effective searches of the scientific and medical literature, as well as proper citation practices.

Performance Success

Performance Success
Author: Don Greene
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2017-09-11
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1136767622

Performance Success teaches a set of skills so that a musician can be ready to go out and sing or play at his or her highest level, working with energies that might otherwise be wasted in unproductive ways. This is a book of skills and exercises, prepared by a master teacher.