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Record Nr.

UNINA9910830964003321

Titolo

Advanced processing and manufacturing technologies for structural and multifunctional materials III [[electronic resource] ] : a collection of papers presented at the 33rd International Conference on Advanced Ceramics and Composites, January 18-23, 2009, Daytona Beach, Florida / / edited by Tatsuki Ohji, Mrityunjay Singh; volume editors: Deep Singh, Jonathan Salem

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley, c2010

ISBN

1-282-46147-8

9786612461477

0-470-33980-2

0-470-58439-4

0-470-58438-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (248 p.)

Collana

Ceramic Engineering and Science Proceedings ; ; v.512

Altri autori (Persone)

OhjiT (Tatsuki)

SinghM (Mrityunjay)

SinghDilīp

SalemJ. A <1960-> (Jonathan A.)

Disciplina

620.118

620.14

Soggetti

Ceramic materials

Composite materials

Manufacturing processes

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Advanced Processing and Manufacturing Technologies for Structural and Multifunctional Materials III; Contents; Preface; Introduction; Solid-state Reactive Sintering of Polycrystalline Nd:YAG Ceramic Laser Host Materials Using an 83 GHz Millimeter Wave System; Microwave Assisted Large Scale Sintering of Multilayer Electroceramic Devices; Influence of the Secondary Phase Composition on the Microwave Sintering Process; Optimization of Microwave-Assisted Rapid Debinding of CIM Parts in Multi-Mode Applicators



Characterization of a Potential Superplastic Zirconia-Spinel Nanocomposite Processed by Spark Plasma SinteringDensification Enhancement of Alumina by Sandwich Process Design; Processing Factors Involved in Sintering β-Si,N,-Based Ceramics in an Air Atmosphere Furnace; Pressureless Sintering of Boron Carbide in an Ar Atmosphere Containing Gaseous Metal Species; Processing Strategy for Producing Ultra-Highly Porous Cordierite; Issues in the Synthesis and Fabrication of Refractory Carbides, Borides, Silicides and their Mixtures; Shrinkage Reduction of Clay Through Addition of Alumina

ITO Thin Film Coatings Obtained from Developed Ceramic Rotary Sputtering TargetsUltrasonic Non-Destructive Testing of Ceramic Sputtering Targets; Morphology Control of Metal Oxides for Environmental Sensors; Basic Study of Joint Interface Formation in Magnetic Pressure Seam Welding; Joining of Silicon Nitride by Slurry or Paste; Segregation Mechanism in (M=Al, Ga) Zn1-xMxO Ceramics and its Influence on the Thermoelectric Properties; Production of Novel Architectures Through Controlled Degradation of Electrospun Precursors

Millimeter Wave Properties of Titania Photonic Crystals with Diamond Structures Fabricated by Using Micro-stereolithographySintering Kinetic Study of 2Y-TZP/Al2O3 Composite during Initial Stage of Sintering; Investigations of Phenolic Resins as Carbon Precursors for C-Fiber Reinforced Composites; Aluminum Nitride Multi-Walled Nanotube (MWNTs) Nanocomposite by Direct In-situ Growth of CNTs on Aluminum Nitride Particles; Microstructural Characterization of C/C-Sic Composites after Oxidation with Oxyacetylene Gas in Open Atmosphere

The Effect of Interparticle Interactions on the Rheological Properties of Paraffin-Wax SuspensionsPreparation of Highly Concentrated Nanosized Alumina Suspensions for Spray-Drying; Author Index

Sommario/riassunto

This issue contains 25 invited and contributed papers, all peer reviewed according to the American Ceramic Society Review Process. The latest developments in processing and manufacturing technologies are covered, including smart processing, advanced composite manufacturing, novel forming and sintering technologies, microwave-processing, polymer-based processing, and film deposition technologies. These papers discuss the most important aspects necessary for understanding and further development of processing and manufacturing of ceramic materials and systems.



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910150204703321

Autore

Starr Julie

Titolo

Brilliant coaching : how to be a brilliant coach in your workplace

Pubbl/distr/stampa

[Place of publication not identified], : Pearson Prentice Hall, 2012

Edizione

[2nd edition]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (216 pages)

Disciplina

658.3/124

Soggetti

Employees - Coaching of

Employee motivation

Management

Commerce

Business & Economics

Marketing & Sales

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Brilliant Coaching -- Contents -- About the author -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part 1 Awareness -- What is coaching? -- What is the mindset of a coaching manager? -- How does our ego limit our ability to coach? -- Part 2  Ability -- Building rapport or relationship -- Focused listening -- Effective questioning -- A flexible style of influence -- Constructive feedback -- Part 3 Application -- Off-line: when the coachee has the topic or agenda -- Off-line: when the manager has the topic or agenda -- Off-line: when both the coachee and the manager have things to discuss -- On-line: Response Coaching -- Part 4 Action -- Taking your learning forward -- Index.

Sommario/riassunto

Coaching is fast becoming the must-have leadership skill and this book shows how anyone can become a brilliant coach at work. Based on methods specifically developed and proven in business, you will discover what it takes to be a coach, how to use the core coaching methods and how to apply these to common coaching scenarios. Containing simple,practical ways to becoming a brilliant coach at work, you will be able to unlock your own unique coaching ability and reap the rewards in no time at all! BRILLIANT OUTCOMES : - Understand



what coaching really is - Feel confident in your ability to be a great coach - Put core coaching skills into action.