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HANDS-ON APPROACH [7 records]

Record 1 2018-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Decision-Making Process
  • Workplace Organization Research
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Processus décisionnel
  • Recherche et développement (Org. du travail)

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-02-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Courses
  • Museums
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de cours
  • Muséologie
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.

Spanish

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Record 3 2008-02-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Environment
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
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.

Key term(s)
  • Organisation for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement International

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Environnement
  • Coopération et développement économiques
Key term(s)
  • Organisation internationale pour le progrès industriel, spirituel et culturel

Spanish

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Record 4 2007-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Conference Titles
  • Administrative Structures (Publ. Admin.)
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de conférences
  • Structures de l'administration publique
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.

Spanish

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Record 5 2002-03-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Courses
  • Real Estate
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de cours
  • Immobilier

Spanish

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Record 6 1994-10-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
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.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes

Spanish

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Record 7 1984-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Vocabulary

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vocabulaire général

Spanish

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