Research from the individual-differences tradition pertinent to the optimal development of exceptional talent is reviewed, using the theory of work adjustment (TWA) to organize fundings. The authors show how TWA concepts and psychometric methods, when used together, can facilitate positive development among talented youth by aligning learning opportunities with salient aspects of each student's...

In order to be successful, enterprises have to adapt quickly to new opportunities and threats. They have to take smart decisions and execute fast. Innovation and agility become main success factors. The Management of Process Excellence (MPE) is a key enabler. It leads to a functioning “real-time enterprise”. MPE links enterprise strategy with people and technology for the highest operational pe...

Pituitary tumors and associated neuroendocrine disorders pose significant challenges in diagnostic and therapeutic management. Optimal care of the "pituitary patient" is best provided in a multidisciplinary collaborative environment that includes not only experienced pituitary practitioners in neurosurgery and endocrinology, but also in otorhinolaryngological surgery, radiation oncology, medica...

occupational health and safety systems have a unique role in sustainable development of hazardous industries. the aim of this research is investigating and assessing of h3se performance excellence systems. to achieve mentioned goal by qualitative approach and multi grounded theory tools h3se excellence model was described. mentioned tools contain two qualitative research methods (meta synthesis...

The design of engine control systems has been traditionally carried out using a mix of heuristic techniques validated by simulation and prototyping using approximate mean– value models. However, the ever increasing demands on passengers’ comfort, safety, emissions and fuel consumption imposed by car manufacturers and regulations call for more robust techniques and the use of cycle–accurate mode...

Better knowledge of what influences researchers’ mobility and how this mobility affects the research community is pivotal, particularly in the globalised society of today. One indicator of the universities’ high degree of globalisation is the fact that three of the five universities that supply most doctoral students to American PhD programmes are now in countries other than the US.1 We are see...

As part of the national quality improvement campaign, industry and government have joined together to establish the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Created by public law in 1987, the Award promotes an understanding of quality excellence, greater awareness of quality as a crucial competitive element, and sharing of information and strategies. There are three categories in which companie...

Our challenge is clear: Instead of relegating teachers to the role of production workers—with no say in org a n i z i n g their schools for excellence— we need to enlist teachers as full partners, indeed, as co-managers of their schools. Instead of contracts that reduce flexibility and restrict change, we—and our schools— need contracts that empower and enable. This new collaboration is not abo...