IAFECT™: a management tool to ensure effective technology training in the drinking water industry

2003 ◽  
Vol 3 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 449-454
Author(s):  
M.C. Steynberg ◽  
A. Vermeulen
Keyword(s):  
Return On Investment ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Technology Training ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Technical Competence ◽  
Water Industry ◽  
Training Environment ◽  
High Return ◽  
Effective Technology

For years training was evaluated with measures such as numbers of participants, number of programs, length of programs, cost of programs and content of programs. These input focused measures have to be replaced by output focused measures. The output focused measures include learning profile and whole brain approach for the learner, competency requirements for the job, management’s role before, during and after training as well as the competency of the trainer and the effectiveness of the training environment. However, to ensure that the highest possible scores for these measures can be achieved, a multidisciplinary approach is of paramount importance. The purpose of this article is to demonstrate the IAFECT™ management tool designed to ensure effective technology training. IAFECT™ is a systematic approach that involves all stakeholders. It focuses on technical competence and a high Return-On-Investment.

scholarly journals A New Digital Approach to Strategic Activities

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-24
Author(s):  
Paolo Bongarzoni
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Data Driven ◽  
Business Growth ◽  
Management Consultants ◽  
Strategy Process ◽  
High Return ◽  
Time Savings

As automation increasingly influences businesses, digitalization technologies and tools such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc., become essential to support the definition and implementation of strategy activities aimed at improving businesses' competitiveness in the digital, cloud-based, and data-driven world. Since this business growth corresponds to an enormous increase in the data volumes, it is fundamental for businesses to adopt several digital solutions in their strategy process together with a tailored digital strategy embedded in their strategic plan. The purpose of this article is to critically analyse the classic strategy activities' latest trends/needs and how they could be properly addressed by the available digital technologies. Finally, for every activity are mentioned some best practices tools and software, supported by management consultants, since they trigger a high return on investment in term of the time savings, less dedicated resources, and final business performance.

scholarly journals Impact of National Generic Dairy Advertising on Dairy Markets, 1984–95

1997 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
pp. 303-313 ◽  
Author(s):  
Harry M. Kaiser
Keyword(s):  
Return On Investment ◽  
Average Rate ◽  
National Level ◽  
Dairy Industry ◽  
Rate Of Return ◽  
Dairy Markets ◽  
High Return

AbstractThe impacts of generic dairy advertising on retail, wholesale, and farm dairy markets are estimated in this study at the national level. The results indicate that generic dairy advertising had a major impact on retail, wholesale, and farm markets for the dairy industry. The main conclusion of the study is that farmers are receiving a high return on their investment in generic dairy advertising, i.e., an average rate of return of $3.40 for every dollar invested over the period 1984–95. Moreover, the return on investment in advertising was higher in the most recent year, almost double the average for the previous 11 years.

Practicing for Business Intelligence Application with SQL Server 2008

2010 ◽  
Vol 20-23 ◽  
pp. 1499-1503
Author(s):  
Zhi Jun Ren
Keyword(s):  
Best Practices ◽  
Business Intelligence ◽  
Return On Investment ◽  
Sql Server ◽  
High Return ◽  
Successful Business ◽  
Intelligence Application ◽  
Very High

Successful business intelligence application used by an enterprise often produces a very high return on investment. This paper introduces the application of best practices to business intelligence infrastructure with SQL Server 2008.

scholarly journals Split Post and Core:A Systematic Approach to Restore Grossly Decayed Teeth

2013 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 224
Author(s):  
L. Kumar ◽  
S. K. Jurel ◽  
N. Mishra ◽  
A. Yadav ◽  
D. S. Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Tooth Structure ◽  
Decayed Tooth ◽  
Post And Core

A grossly decayed tooth sometime poses difficulty in fabrication of FDP, The post core is often required to gain support from the remaining tooth structure, In a multirooted tooth where more then one root were used as support the path of insertion of post is difficult, in those cases a custom split post and core has to be fabricated. This case report describes a simple and scientific multidisciplinary approach towards management of grossly decayed tooth. The technique seems to be effective for extensively damaged teeth that lack sufficient tooth structure to create an adequate ferrule of 1.5 to 2 mm for the final crown.

scholarly journals A Systematic Multidisciplinary Process for User Engagement and Sensor Evaluation: Development of a Digital Toolkit for Assessment of Movement in Children With Cerebral Palsy

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa Kent ◽  
Ian Cleland ◽  
Catherine Saunders ◽  
Andrew Ennis ◽  
Laura Finney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
User Requirements ◽  
User Engagement ◽  
Children With Cerebral Palsy ◽  
Device Selection

Objectives: To describe and critique a systematic multidisciplinary approach to user engagement, and selection and evaluation of sensor technologies for development of a sensor-based Digital Toolkit for assessment of movement in children with cerebral palsy (CP).Methods: A sequential process was employed comprising three steps: Step 1: define user requirements, by identifying domains of interest; Step 2: map domains of interest to potential sensor technologies; and Step 3: evaluate and select appropriate sensors to be incorporated into the Digital Toolkit. The process employed a combination of principles from frameworks based in either healthcare or technology design.Results: A broad range of domains were ranked as important by clinicians, patients and families, and industry users. These directly informed the device selection and evaluation process that resulted in three sensor-based technologies being agreed for inclusion in the Digital Toolkit, for use in a future research study.Conclusion: This report demonstrates a systematic approach to user engagement and device selection and evaluation during the development of a sensor-based solution to a healthcare problem. It also provides a narrative on the benefits of employing a multidisciplinary approach throughout the process. This work uses previous frameworks for evaluating sensor technologies and expands on the methods used for user engagement.

scholarly journals On Neurotheology? Why Engage Empirical Studies on Theological Concepts

Lumen et Vita ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Mookie C. Manalili
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Method ◽  
Multidisciplinary Approach ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Strong Case ◽  
Human Understanding ◽  
Andrew Newberg

Neurotheology can open new spaces of exploration and synthesis for human understanding. In his systematic book, Neurotheology (2018), Andrew Newberg compiles research of science that touches upon the sacred, making a strong case for an approach open to both neuro- and -theology. The following paper deals with the insights, methodology, and implications of this multidisciplinary approach. The first portion defines ‘neurotheology’ and its current scope for research. The second portion argues for the benefit of this systematic approach, which utilizes the scientific method and Hegelian sublation. The final portion explores the implications for humanity and for epistemology, particularly in the post-modern, post-religious milieu and for science as an emerging amicus theologiae. The hope of this project is to engage our ‘big questions’ once more in their complexity – to curiously explore experiences and creation, in order to peek into the efficacious Mystery we call God. 

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