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 the TOGAF Standard — Introduction and Core Concepts. It has been developed and approved by The Open Group, and is part of the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition.

This document introduces the standard, including an executive overview of Enterprise Architecture, a description of how the standard is organized, and a summary of core concepts. It also contains the material common to the individual documents that comprise the standard, such as the definitions, as well as document refer...

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...

Unlock the secrets to successful investor pitching. In the competitive world of startups and entrepreneurship, a powerful pitch can be the difference between securing the funding that propels your business and being overlooked. This book is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of the pitch, providing you with the tools and insights to turn ideas into investments and offer a glimpse into the methods used by investors.

Drawing from real-life case studies of entrepreneurs who have successfu...

This book is the result of forty years of collaboration between the University Foundation for Development Cooperation (USOS) at the University of Antwerp and its partner institutes in the Global South. The book seeks to formulate some answers to the devastating effects of climate change, biodiversity loss, extractivism, social exclusion and growing inequalities by highlighting the lives, practices and struggles of local and indigenous communities, and from disciplines as varied as design scie...