Sentences with phrase «understand existing practices»

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T.M.Philip's essay in it on «A History of Baptismal Practices and Theologies» points to a wide variety of practice and understanding that existed in the churches from NT times and says that the historical perspective would help us «to maintain a certain flexibility and openness in the light of the new questions and challenges presented by our present historical situation».

Think - tank Activities SOAAN will progress in stepwise fashion in order to develop the outputs mentioned above: Step 1) Review existing science and actions: An overview or survey of the existing science on the topic, including a discussion of the limitations of scope, empirical data, and their reliability and applicability to the organic sector's understanding of best practice; Step 2) Actors engagements: Identification in both public and private sectors of the institutions and individuals active on the topic and their respective roles and networks, so that SOAAN and the organic sector then moves to engage them, along with think tanking activities; Step 3) Think tank: Development of the model, the strategy and promotional / advocacy tools through think tank efforts including piloting cases to gain experience and showcase practicability; Step 4) Synthesis: Publication of the results, tools and recommendations.

By focusing on why these practices exist biologically, I hope to help parents better understand their infant's sleep and development and find ways to respect that when changes need to be made.

«Building on a well - established knowledge base more than half a century in the making, recent advances in the science of early childhood development and its underlying biology provide a deeper understanding that can inform and improve existing policy and practice, as well as help generate new ways of thinking about solutions.

In fact, the issue has become such a concern that the White House, NFL, the NCCA, and other similar entities have recently taken steps to better understand the risks of concussions, enhance safety standards, and improve existing practices so as to ensure player safety.

During the study, officers also answered questions about existing interview practices that they considered worked well, and were asked what could be done to develop understanding and skills.

These relationships between oncology and industry are increasing, and concerns exist regarding the extent to which financial conflicts of interest (FCOIs) can influence medical decisions and physician behavior.1, 2 Thus, there is a pressing need to better understand the effects of FCOIs on both practicing oncologists and academic researchers.

Understanding exactly why these differences in care quality and practice patterns exist may provide valuable insights into improving quality of care for all patients, irrespective of who provides their care.

I understand that Camel and Saddle are practiced in Yin Yoga, and they also exist in Yang practices like Bikram yoga.

While schools using Responsive Classroom practices appear unstructured — in a single room, students can be working on computers, reading, drawing, or playing chess — flexibility exists within a concise, universally understood set of rules.

A plan to improve depends first on a good understanding of existing school practices and student outcomes, particularly current levels of student attainment.

Because a clear understanding of refrigeration and meatpacking processes did not exist at the time, Swift had to control the entire process to ensure that the temperature and storage practices were consistent.

-- Define social & emotional learning (SEL) and why it is essential to students» success — Understand key research relating SEL skills to student success — Relate district / organization goals to SEL — Integrate SEL into existing district / organization frameworks and protocols — Design a comprehensive approach to screening, assessing, promoting, and evaluating SEL competencies using the DESSA — Select a quality SEL curricula aligned to your specific needs — Learn how to integrate SEL - supporting practices into everyday interactions — Use SEL data to plan for instruction and intervention

Such an experiment could determine if a causal link exists between connecting preservice teachers to online communities of praxis and the possible benefits of these environments, such as a disposition to colearning and reflective practice or increased content understanding and technology confidence.

The evidence to foster this understanding is found in the assessment practices of the classroom, when alignment exists with clear learning targets providing valid evidence of the learning journey of the student.

It is a crucial guide for new school leaders to understand existing systems and structures — or the practices that are in place and at play — in the school.

I do understand why the practice exists even today, as a parent we all want what is best for our children.

Nordberg initially thought it was impossible: «Anthropologists, psychologists, and historians would surely also have taken note,» she writes, «as such a thing would seem to go against the common understanding of Afghanistan's culture, where one dresses strictly according to gender... Ergo, such a practice — if it was really a practice and not just an oddity — must not exist.

I understand why the practice exists but I think the women should work more to change t heir own lot.

After reading the book, I'm still amazed that such a practice still exists, yet I can understand why it does and why these women feel it is necessary.

While this index construction technique has existed for many years and is widely practiced, it is less understood that the stocks in the middle, or blend basket, are assigned to both the growth and value indices.

This will be followed by a performance from Lucky Dragons, an experimental music group from Los Angeles whose artistic practice aims to create a better understanding of existing ecologies through workshops, publications, and recordings.

Artistic practice serves to deepen experience and understanding in ways that add new perspectives to existing knowledge paradigms.

Known for such ground - breaking exhibitions as Cities on the Move (co-curated with Hans Ulrich Obrist), Out of the Center, Parisien (ne) s and the Kwangju Biennial in Korea, his work addresses questions of globalization and identity, understanding contemporary art practice as it exists beyond geographical and regional boundaries.

Yet, due to the visual superimpositions of present times, artists have started to shy away from the rigid limitations of - isms related to the «non-objective» or «reductive» and have embedded existing ideas, confluence of styles and approaches into the contemporary world, the here and now, mingling with popular culture as well as branching out of the studio practice inherent in painting as we know it and as the majority still likes to understand it.

Intuitive pairings of works from a diverse range of artists, whose careers and lives span multiple generations, places, skills and training and practices both decontextualize and recontextualize our understanding of art and artistic practice, making connections where none seemed to exist and breaking with conventions that have historically limited dialogue.

· Listening to customer requirements and presenting appropriately to make a sale; · Maintaining and developing relationships with existing customers in person and via telephone calls and emails; · Cold calling to arrange meetings with potential customers to prospect for new business; · Responding to incoming email and phone inquiries; · Acting as a contact between a company and its existing and potential markets; · Gathering market and customer information; · Representing the company at trade exhibitions, events and demonstrations; · Negotiating on price, costs, delivery and specifications with buyers and managers; · Advising on forthcoming product developments and discussing special promotions; · Creating detailed proposal documents, often as part of a formal bidding process which is largely dictated by the prospective customer; · Reporting to Senior Management on sales and potential opportunities in your area; · Reviewing your own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets; · Gaining a clear understanding of customers» businesses and requirements; · Following up with customers for payment; · Doing Quality - Control on products delivered; · Attending team meetings and sharing best practices with colleagues in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Indeed, integration of interdisciplinary scholarship into legal education has drawn criticism as impractical, as if expertise in assessing how law works on the ground undercuts legal scholars» understanding of — and ability to teach — law in practice.18 This attitude is not as farfetched as it might appear to be, however, because of the gaps that exist within the ranks of legal academy itself.

This work fills this gap in the existing literature and expands our collective understanding of the consequences of the practice of intervention at Canada's highest court.

Duties include, but are not limited to: • Designs and implements LAN, WAN, WLAN, voice, Internet, security and video solutions that follow architecture standards and best practices • Works with the infrastructure team to establish support capability, capacity and redundancy • Maintains complete inventory, configuration, and documentation of new and existing deployed infrastructure • Provides support for existing infrastructure services and project - based work leading to the development and deployment of new infrastructure services • Serves as one of the primary points of contact for telecommunication carriers and services providers, coordinating circuit design, provisioning, installation, and troubleshooting • Works cross-functionally with technology, administrative, and legal groups to understand and align technical requirements and technology choices

Most attorneys know available technology exists for processing and searching data — but how it works, how data is inputted and the form in which the data must be requested and received are key elements in understanding how to use the technology in daily practice.

That requires an understanding of practice issues (what's important); business of law (operations designed to deliver services optimally); technology (how best to build it); and users (how to make tech user - friendly to provider / consumer and compatability with existing tools).

Similarly, PLSNP students have to try to use their analytical abilities to understand that, in order to claim an Aboriginal right under s. 35 (1), First Nations must prove that the right claimed demonstrates continuity with the traditions, customs and practices that existed pre-contact.

Our extensive experience allowed us to fully understand the existing hurdles of fantasy sports industry and overcome them by using modern practices and technologies.

Video resumes heighten the possibility of managers practicing subtle discrimination, because face it, no matter how much training and understanding exists in this world, most employers still tend to hire people who are just like their best current employees.

• Train 15 new maintenance technicians in reading and understanding the role of blueprints in facilities maintenance work • Introduce a series of initiative building exercises to focus technicians» work on potential projects • Inspect buildings and structures to determine malfunctions in existing systems and needs for repair • Make lists of work that has to be performed each day and schedule technicians to work accordingly • Provide training to maintenance technicians by informing them of best practices • Handle minor plumbing and electrical maintenance procedures such as repair of leaks and replacing fixtures • Prepare surfaces for painting and buffing purposes and ensure that both work is performed in a time efficient manner • Act as the primary point of contact for all personnel requiring assistance with building issues such as heating and air conditioning

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Sales Manager — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced professional with expertise in sales, marketing, and customer service across a variety of industries Generate sales in excess of $ 75 million through effective networking, marketing, and other sales tactics Design and implement comprehensive business development plans, marketing initiatives, and business models Recognized and promoted for excellence in management, staff development, and sales Cut company expenses by 16 % while increasing revenues through effective management decisions Train and direct large staffs ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to sales best practices Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen professional relationships with clients, partners, peers, and community leaders Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Study internal literature and industry publications to become an expert on products and services Successfully collaborate with customer service, marketing, and sales departments Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and referrals Enforce corporate compliance with all applicable regulatory authorities and bodies of law Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

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Building on a well - established knowledge base more than half a century in the making, recent advances in the science of early childhood development and its underlying biology provide a deeper understanding that can inform and improve existing policy and practice, as well as help generate new ways of thinking about solutions.

Additionally, parental responses were coded to ascertain the extent to which parents spontaneously named the existing CFPQ factors allowing for better understanding of the centrality of these feeding practices in the minds of parents.

That means understanding the personalities of each family member, the web of relations that exists in the family, the particular needs of each child and the ways that each parent, through their parenting practices, either contributes or detracts from the child's successful long - term development.