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HANDS-ON APPROACH [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Workplace Organization Research
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- design thinking
1, record 1, English, design%20thinking
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Design thinking is a design methodology that provides a solution-based approach to solving problems. It's extremely useful in tackling complex problems that are ill-defined or unknown, by understanding the human needs involved, by reframing the problem in human-centric ways, by creating many ideas in brainstorming sessions, and by adopting a hands-on approach in prototyping and testing. 2, record 1, English, - design%20thinking
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Recherche et développement (Org. du travail)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réflexion conceptuelle
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9flexion%20conceptuelle
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Courses
- Museums
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Caring for Totem Poles
1, record 2, English, Caring%20for%20Totem%20Poles
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caring for Totem Poles covered indoor and outdoor display of poles and cultural considerations that encourage, or limit, treatment of poles. Also included was a detailed, systematic approach to assessment, planning, documentation, and hands-on maintenance and treatment of poles. 1, record 2, English, - Caring%20for%20Totem%20Poles
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de cours
- Muséologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- L'entretien des mâts totémiques
1, record 2, French, L%27entretien%20des%20m%C3%A2ts%20tot%C3%A9miques
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'atelier «L'entretien des mâts totémiques» couvrait l'exposition intérieure et en plein air des mâts et les considérations culturelles qui encouragent ou limitent le traitement des mâts. Cet atelier comprenait également une approche systématique et détaillée pour l'évaluation, la planification, la documentation et les activités pratiques d'entretien et de traitement des mâts. 1, record 2, French, - L%27entretien%20des%20m%C3%A2ts%20tot%C3%A9miques
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-02-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Environment
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement-International
1, record 3, English, Organization%20for%20Industrial%2C%20Spiritual%20and%20Cultural%20Advancement%2DInternational
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OISCA-International 2, record 3, English, OISCA%2DInternational
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- International Organization for Cultivating Human Spirit 1, record 3, English, International%20Organization%20for%20Cultivating%20Human%20Spirit
former designation, correct
- IOCHS 1, record 3, English, IOCHS
former designation, correct
- IOCHS 1, record 3, English, IOCHS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement-International(OISCA-International) contributes to Humanity's environmentally sustainable development through a holistic approach emphasizing the interconnectedness of agriculture, ecological integrity and the human spirit. To accomplish this, we implement and advocate hands-on experiential programs for world citizens of all ages, transmitting knowledge and skills, and cultivating such spiritual qualities as dedication, self-reliance, and universal brother-sisterhood. 1, record 3, English, - Organization%20for%20Industrial%2C%20Spiritual%20and%20Cultural%20Advancement%2DInternational
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Organisation for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement International
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Environnement
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Organization for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement-International
1, record 3, French, Organization%20for%20Industrial%2C%20Spiritual%20and%20Cultural%20Advancement%2DInternational
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- OISCA-International 2, record 3, French, OISCA%2DInternational
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- International Organization for Cultivating Human Spirit 1, record 3, French, International%20Organization%20for%20Cultivating%20Human%20Spirit
former designation, correct
- IOCHS 1, record 3, French, IOCHS
former designation, correct
- IOCHS 1, record 3, French, IOCHS
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Organisation internationale pour le progrès industriel, spirituel et culturel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-03-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Conference Titles
- Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Public Sector Management Workshop
1, record 4, English, Public%20Sector%20Management%20Workshop
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PSMW 1, record 4, English, PSMW
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Public Service Financial Management Workshop 2, record 4, English, Public%20Service%20Financial%20Management%20Workshop
former designation, correct
- PSFMW 3, record 4, English, PSFMW
former designation, correct, Canada
- PSFMW 3, record 4, English, PSFMW
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Every year, a two-day professional development session is organized on a rotating basis in one of the FMI(Financial Management Institute of Canada) chapters, alternatively in the east or west of Canada. These sessions complement the national development program but they focus more closely on local and regional themes with a hands-on approach. 1, record 4, English, - Public%20Sector%20Management%20Workshop
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conférences
- Structures de l'administration publique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Atelier de la gestion dans le secteur public
1, record 4, French, Atelier%20de%20la%20gestion%20dans%20le%20secteur%20public
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AGSP 1, record 4, French, AGSP
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Atelier de la gestion financière du secteur public 2, record 4, French, Atelier%20de%20la%20gestion%20financi%C3%A8re%20du%20secteur%20public
former designation, correct, Canada
- AGFSP 3, record 4, French, AGFSP
former designation, correct, Canada
- AGFSP 3, record 4, French, AGFSP
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chaque année, une activité de perfectionnement professionnel de deux jours est organisée par l'une des Sections de l'IGF (Institut de la gestion financière du Canada), en alternance entre l'Est et l'Ouest canadien. Cette conférence fait partie du programme national de perfectionnement mais privilégie habituellement les thèmes locaux ou régionaux et des séances pratiques. 1, record 4, French, - Atelier%20de%20la%20gestion%20dans%20le%20secteur%20public
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Courses
- Real Estate
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Real Property Assessment Certificate Program
1, record 5, English, Real%20Property%20Assessment%20Certificate%20Program
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The University of British Columbia Real Property Assessment Certificate Program was developed in cooperation with the International Association of Assessing Officers. It is unique in its approach to real property valuation and state-of-the-art in its material. The first year encompasses a broad spectrum of basic valuation concepts, basic economics of supply and demand as it relates to real property, an introduction to statistics and mortgage financing techniques. The second year is unique in that it presents a hands-on approach to computer assisted mass appraisal(CAMA). Topics directly related to the real property taxation system, administration, data collection and quality assurance are also covered. 1, record 5, English, - Real%20Property%20Assessment%20Certificate%20Program
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de cours
- Immobilier
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Real Property Assessment Certificate Program
1, record 5, French, Real%20Property%20Assessment%20Certificate%20Program
correct, British Columbia
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-10-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- restoration ecology
1, record 6, English, restoration%20ecology
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A relatively new specialty involving attempts to recreate or revive lost or severely damaged ECOSYSTEMS. Often involving both scientific professionals and amateurs, it is a hands-on approach to righting some previous environmental wrongs, especially reversing damaging trends and rebuilding HABITATS so that ENDANGERED SPECIES can revive and BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY can be maintained. 1, record 6, English, - restoration%20ecology
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- écologie de rétablissement
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9cologie%20de%20r%C3%A9tablissement
proposal, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1984-10-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hands-on approach 1, record 7, English, hands%2Don%20approach
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- méthode pratique
1, record 7, French, m%C3%A9thode%20pratique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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