Basic Space Innovation explores the dawn of a new era in business, driven by the groundbreaking advancements in space technology that are set to redefine our future.

Stepping into the CEO role for the first time is a formidable challenge.

With high expectations for transformative leadership, how do you create lasting change? This book serves as your essential guide, offering the tools and insights necessary to succeed. The first 100 days are crucial for analyzing your organization and building a robust growth strategy. Even seasoned CEOs will find valuable insights to inspire new avenues for expansion. Why? Written by a CEO, for CEOs Hands-on advice, imm...

Digital developments have a significant impact on crime and therefore on law enforcement practices. One of the profound issues is that the police have to deal with challenges in balancing new technological possibilities for law enforcement agencies in the investigation of crimes, and the implications that these developments have for fundamental human rights. There are no clear cut solutions or answers. Step by step the police have to find answers to several legal and ethical issues that go to...

What are the new questions raised by AI for the prevention and detection of crime? How can we rationalise the Amazon Ring doorbell and Tesla’s Sentry Mode? How can algoracism be identified, and what should we think of data donation? Surveillance today cannot be understood without an awareness of how AI and algorithms have become increasingly central in the governance of security. They have led to a substantial expansion in the depth and breadth of surveillance, ranging from mass data collec...

In this book, Henk van Rinsum provides an in-depth description of the colonial past of Utrecht University in the Netherlands, from its foundation in 1636. He describes the development of (scientific) knowledge and knowledge transfer about and in the Dutch colonies, especially in the Dutch East Indies. The central theme of his book is the idea of Western superiority – the assumption that we are ‘developed’ and therefore modern, while those in the colonies are ‘not (yet) developed’ an...

The concept of ‘serendipity’ is traditonally associated with ‘luck’, ‘chance’ or ‘good fortune’, but the reality paints a very different picture and facts suggest otherwise: serendipity is not ‘luck’—our ‘unused braincapacity’ turns out to be our greatest cognitive power. The idea that the unconscious is the internal ‘AI supercomputer’ of the human mind, offers a fascinating perspective. Our unconsciousness operates beneath the surface, outside of our conscious a...

This document is a compilation of two documents within the TOGAF® Standard. It has been developed and approved by The Open Group, and is part of the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition.

The two documents in this set are:

1. TOGAF Standard — Architecture Content

This document describes the TOGAF Content Framework and a structured metamodel for architectural artifacts, the use of re-usable Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs), and an overview of typical architecture deliverables.

2. TOGAF Standar...

Strategic HRM in Action brings strategic HRM theory to life through four engaging case studies, showcasing the practical application of HR systems in real-world settings. The authors illustrate how business strategy - whether cost-centric, product-centric, customer-centric, or agile - shapes the development of HR practices. The book demonstrates how aligning HR with stratgeic goals enhances organizational performance and drives long-term success.

Blending theory, scientific research, and rea...