Achieving interoperability in critical IT and communication systems / / Robert I. Desourdis, Jr. [and others], editors

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910456953303321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Boston : , : Artech House, , 2009; [Piscataqay, New Jersey] : , : IEEE Xplore, , [2009]
• ISBN: 1-59693-390-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (440 p.)
• Collana: Mobile communications series
• Altri autori (Persone): DesourdisRobert I
• Disciplina: 363.340284
• Soggetti: Emergency management - Communication systems - Computer networks; Internetworking (Telecommunication); Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Achieving Interoperability in Critical IT and Communication Systems; Contents; Foreword; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Interoperability Defined; 1.1 Real Interoperability; 1.2 Definition and Vision; 1.3 Planning Elements of Interoperable IT and Communication Systems; 1.4 Holistic Interoperability; References; Chapter 2 Pearl Harbor, 9/11, and Katrina: Same Lessons Not Yet Learned; 2.1 Now and Then: Enduring Failure; 2.1.1 Totsugeki Raigeki (TO-RA); 2.1.2 The Environment; 2.2 Failed Interoperability; 2.2.1 Failure of Organization; 2.2.2 Failure of Assumption; 2.2.3 Failure of Omission2.2.4 Failure of Verification; 2.2.5 Failure of Supervision; 2.2.6 Failure of Alertness; 2.2.7 Failure of Complacency; 2.2.8 Failure of Intelligence; 2.2.9 Failure of Attitude; 2.2.10 Failure of Imagination; 2.2.11 Failure of Communications; 2.2.12 Failure of Paraphrase; 2.2.13 Failure of Adaptability; 2.2.14 Failure of Disclosure; 2.2.15 Failure of Insight; 2.2.16 Failure of Dissemination; 2.2.17 Failure of Inspection; 2.2.18 Failure of Preparedness; 2.2.19 Failure of Consistency; 2.2.20 Failure of Jealousy; 2.2.21 Failure of Relationships; 2.2.22 Failure of Priority; 2.2.23 Failure of Reporting2.2.24 Failure of Improvement; 2.2.25 Failure of Delegation; 2.3 Pearl Harbor Interoperability Analysis; 2.4 ; Lessons Taught-Not Learned; 2.4.1 Deficiency Mapping: From Pearl Harbor to 9/11 and Katrina; 2.4.2 Pearl Harbor Failures Revisited for 9/11 and Katrina; 2.5 Leadership Failures and the Need for Holistic Interoperability; References; Selected Bibliography; Chapter 3 World Interoperability Failure Model; 3.1 The Cause; 3.2 Responder-Receivers Organizations in the Failure Model; 3.2.1 Public Safety, Emergency Response, and Other Stakeholder Disciplines; 3.2.2 IT and Communication Systems3.3 Governance Layers in the Failure Model; 3.4 Other Deterrents to Interoperability; 3.4.1 Bureaucracies in the Failure Model; 3.4.2 Consultants in the Failure Model; 3.4.3 Vendors in the Failure Model; 3.5 The Interoperability Assessment Checklist; 3.6 Summary; References; Chapter 4 Best Practices for Achieving Interoperability; 4.1 Overview of Best Practices; 4.2 Program and Project Management; 4.2.1 Definitions; 4.2.2 Overview of the Project Management Institute Approach; 4.2.3 Tailoring Guidance; 4.2.4 Application of Project Management Best Practices to the Interoperability Failure Model4.3 Organizational Development; 4.3.1 Overview; 4.3.2 Organizational Structure; 4.3.3 Organizational Change Management and Strategic Communications; 4.4 Strategic Planning; 4.4.1 Overview; 4.4.2 What is Strategic Planning?; 4.4.3 Methodology; 4.5 Enterprise Architecture; 4.5.1 Overview; 4.5.2 Considerations in the Use of Enterprise Architecture; 4.5.3 Approach to Enterprise Architecture; 4.5.4 Determining Purpose and Scope of the Enterprise Architecture; 4.5.5 Architectural Views; 4.5.6 Interoperability Enterprise Architecture Views and the World Interoperability Failure Model
• Sommario/riassunto: Addressing several misconceptions and misunderstandings about communications interoperability that continue to limit capabilities in the field - the same systemic problems that prevented effective information sharing at Pearl Harbor and revealed themselves again on 9/11 -- this unique book provides a detailed examination of the subject. It focuses on the use of voice, data, and video systems for public safety and emergency response. This practical resource makes in-depth recommendations spanning technical, planning, and procedural approaches to provide efficient public safety response performance. You find coverage the many approaches used to achieve interoperability, including a synopsis of the enabling technologies and systems intended to provide radio interoperability. Featuring specific examples nationwide, the book takes you from strategy to proper implementation, using enterprise architecture, systems engineering, and systems integration planning.

The elements of resume style : essential rules for writing resumes and cover letters that work / / Scott Bennett

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910458723203321
• Autore: Bennett Scott <1962->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York : , : American Management Association, , 2014; ©2014
• ISBN: 0-8144-3394-4
• Edizione: [Second edition.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (176 p.)
• Disciplina: 650.14/2
• Soggetti: Résumés (Employment); Cover letters; Electronic books.
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: COVER; TITLE; COPYRIGHT; CONTENTS; PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION; INTRODUCTION: WRITERS MAKE CHOICES; WHY SOMETIMES YOU CAN DO EVERYTHING RIGHT AND STILL GET NO INVITATION TO AN INTERVIEW; PAY ATTENTION TO ITEMS WITHIN YOUR CONTROL; LESS IS MORE; TWELVE THINGS YOU CAN DO WITHOUT; 1. COMMON CONCERNS; ARE YOU SURE OF WHERE YOU WANT TO WORK?; ARE YOU SURE OF WHAT YOU WANT TO DO?; MOVE BEYOND YOUR DREAMKILLERS; RÉSUMÉ LENGTH; CHRONOLOGICAL OR FUNCTIONAL RÉSUMÉ?; EMPLOYMENT GAPS; INCLUDE INTERIM JOBS?; SELF-EMPLOYMENT; JOB HOPPING; WHAT ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA?; 2. PRESENTATION: THE READER SEES MORE THAN WORDS PAPER; INK; MARGINS; SPACING; FONT; BOLDFACE; ITALICS; ALL CAPS; UNDERLINING; SAVE AS . . .; 3. EVEN THE SIMPLEST ITEMS SEND MESSAGES TO THE READER; YOUR NAME; YOUR ADDRESS; YOUR PHONE NUMBER; YOUR FAX NUMBER; YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS; YOUR E-MAIL SIGNATURE; 4. SELL YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE-ALWAYS WITH THE READER IN MIND; GOAL SECTION?; GOAL VS. OBJECTIVE; EXECUTIVE SUMMARY SECTION?; GIVE READERS A REASON TO BELIEVE; EDUCATION OR WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION FIRST?; ""WORK EXPERIENCE"" VS. ""PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE""; POSITION DESCRIPTIONS/BLURBS; SENTENCES/ACTION STATEMENTS VERBS/ACTION WORDS; VOLUNTEER ; EXPERIENCE SECTION; EDUCATION SECTION; INVENTIONS, PUBLISHED WORKS, SEMINARS SECTION; SOFTWARE SKILLS SECTION; LANGUAGE SKILLS SECTION; MEMBERSHIPS SECTION; REFERENCES STATEMENT?; PERSONAL INFORMATION SECTION?; ARTWORK, PHOTOS, DECORATIVE BORDERS, AND LINE ART; 5. DELIVER YOUR MESSAGE THE RIGHT WAY TO THE RIGHT PLACES; SENDING YOUR RÉSUMÉ; JOB/CAREER FAIRS AND REVERSE JOB/CAREER FAIRS; RESPONDING TO BLIND ADS; THINKING OUTSIDE THE CUBICLE; 6. COVER LETTERS; COVER LETTERS IN GENERAL; SAMPLE RESPONSE LETTER; THE UNSUNG HERO OF THE JOB SEARCH: THE INQUIRY LETTER SAMPLE INQUIRY LETTER; INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW REQUEST LETTER; SAMPLE INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW REQUEST LETTER; 7. THE FINAL THREE PRE-INTERVIEW ITEMS: SALARY REQUIREMENTS, SALARY HISTORY, REFERENCES; REQUEST FOR SALARY REQUIREMENTS; REQUEST FOR SALARY HISTORY; ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION FOR SALARY HISTORY; REFERENCES; 8. MARKETING TO YOURSELF; 9. BONUS INTERVIEW CHAPTER, BY POPULAR DEMAND: SCOTT, MY RÉSUMÉ WORKED! NOW WHAT?!; PHYSICAL PREP; MENTAL PREP; READ UP AND THEN MEET UP; ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR CLOSE-UP?; AFTER THE INTERVIEW; CONCLUSION: YOU'RE THE CARPENTER APPENDICES; A. MORE EXAMPLES OF EFFECTIVE POSITION DESCRIPTIONS/BLURBS; B. A SPECIAL NOTE TO HOMEMAKERS; C. A SPECIAL NOTE TO VETERANS; D. A SPECIAL NOTE TO EX-OFFENDERS; E. A SPECIAL NOTE TO PEOPLE IN RECOVERY; INDEX; ABOUT THE AUTHOR; FREE SAMPLE CHAPTER FROM ACING THE INTERVIEW
• Sommario/riassunto: It's amazing the misinformation found in most résumé books! Scott Bennett has hired hundreds of people in a variety of industries, and he knows firsthand what kind of résumé sparks an employer's interest-and which ones fail. In The Elements of Résumé Style, he warns against popular "tricks" that tend to backfire-and instead shows readers how to craft clear, compelling, targeted résumés and cover letters that lead to real jobs.