Empower Your Mind, Empower Your Business!
Introduction to Course Welcome and Introductions Course Objectives and Road Map Discussion: What Is Empowerment Introduction to Empowered Thinking Inspiration versus Motivation Habits of Thought: Intentional vs. Inherited Meta Programming from the Cultural Perspective Background Tapes The “Not Enough” Syndrome Exercise: Identifying Limiting Belief Patterns Qualities of High Achievers Instincts and Aligning with Natural Talents…
Microwave & Fixed LOS Link Design in Depth
Introduction Microwave and other radio systems: Microwave versus copper cable, fiber optics, and leased services Microwave frequency bands Regulatory matters: Rules, regulations and recommendations; radio licenses and permits. Regulatory agencies (FCC or your national body) Characteristics of Voice, Data, and Video Combining various signals Channelizing the radio spectrum: Frequency, time, and code division multiple access…
Microwave & Fixed LOS Link Design
Introduction Microwave versus copper cable, fiber optics, and leased services Microwave frequency bands and regulations Channelizing the radio spectrum: Frequency, time, and code division multiple access (FDMA, TDMA, CDMA) History of analog microwave radio: FDM techniques and hierarchies; L Carrier and ITU frequency plans Digital Transmission Systems Sampling theory Time Division Multiplex (TDM) techniques and…
Comm. Technologies for Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Homeland Security
Introduction: Macro Drivers and Changes An overview of the drivers and changes that are occurring at a macro level. Special consideration will be given to market segmentation both geographically (rural, metro, regional, national, global) and by vendor (carrier and service provider). Human Communications 2008 Productivity and Business Transformation Risks and Rewards Changing Business Models Global…
Get More Done with Fewer, More Productive Meetings
What to Do Before Meetings How to Develop Effective Agendas Handling Latecomers and Disruptive Calls in Meetings What Meetings Can and Cannot Do Well; 6 Types of Meetings Effective Participant Roles and Behaviors The Behaviors Participants Use in Successful Meetings (Small Groups) The 9 Task Roles Effective Participants Use The 5 People Skills Effective Participants…
GSM/GPRS/EDGE RAN Optimization
Principles of Tuning and Optimization: An Introduction Idle Mode Behavior Cell selection parameters Cell reselection parameters Location updating parameters Paging parameters Handover Algorithm: Locating Overview of the algorithm steps Basic ranking procedure Preparation of the candidates list Radio Features and Parameters that Impact the Basic Candidate List Reasons for and discussion of rearranging the basic…
Metal Parts & Process Capabilities
Introduction and Metal Processes Overview. The structure of metals. Deformation and strength considerations. The S-N curve and repetitive stress cycling. Mechanical properties testing. Typical material and process selection criteria. Casting and Molding. Die casting. Investment and sand casting. Permanent molds. Injection molding. Near net shape considerations. Advantages and disadvantages of each process. Process capabilities. Defects…
Manufacturing Leadership
Session 1: Introduction Course content Historical manufacturing perspectives Manufacturing enterprises Organizational approaches Organizational cultures Session 2: Leadership Leadership Leadership traits and styles Characteristics of a good leader Situational leadership Supervision versus management Executive management Responsibilities versus organizational position Session 3: Theories of Motivation Hunsaker-Allesandra personality styles Maslow’s hierarchy of needs The power/achievement/affiliation motivation model Identifying…
GPRS/EGPRS Design & Optimization
Reviewing GPRS/EGPRS Understanding voice versus data Deterministic and random Data services and mix of data Voice versus data for system performance Standards overview GPRS/EGPRS nodal and interface definitions SGSN GGSN Gb Gn Ga Gr Gd Gs Gi Ge Gx Gy Gz GPRS bearer and signaling: Definitions, groups, and mapping of: RLC/MAC layer PRACH PAGCH PCCCH…
Manage & Lead Up to Achieve Your Organization’s Mission
Openers Discussion: What is upward leadership? How do we exercise voice in this organization? Case studies: Would you speak up in this situation? What are the risks? How can you best be heard? Managing and Supporting Your Boss Exercise: Determine your boss’ style and needs; create a personal plan for improving your relationship and work…