Collecting short thought pieces by some of the leading thinkers on the emerging 'Immersive Internet', Power and Teigland's book questions what a more immersive and intimate internet – based on social media, augmented reality, virtual worlds, online games, 3D internet and beyond – might mean for society and for each of us.

This innovative book proposes a conceptual framework to integrate the ecological and tourism aspects of Protected Area regulation, assisting decision-makers to develop contextually effective laws and management plans that avoid over-regulating or under-regulating tourism, given the areas' ecological profiles.

Are you ready for the metaverse, and what it will take to be an effective human leader in multiple, immersive, digital-physical worlds? ​Leadership in the Metaverse will help you transform Web3—also called WebMe—into WebWe. The metaverse—a more immersive internet—is evolving rapidly. Leadership in the Metaverse shares a new playbook to help you develop essential leadership skills needed to bridge our forever-hybrid, digital-physical human life on planet Earth—and build cohesive communities of strategy and impact. While the metaverse is being described “Web3” and “WebMe,” Dr. Carol A. Poore addresses head-on both metaverse innovation and expected societal challenges. She provides deep insight about leadership, participative strategy- and community-building, and essential communication skills so you can be prepared to lead in a metaverse world where virtual reality, 3D holograms, and human avatars will fascinate, captivate, and permanently change the way we live, work and play. Leadership in the Metaverse will help you: • Maximize the metaverse as a human relationship-building tool • Bring people and communities closer together, rather than further apart • Bond, bridge, and link hybrid worlds to build cohesive teams, work groups, organizations, boards of directors, and communities • Communicate effectively, connecting people with your organization’s purpose and future • Build Big C communities that lead to action and results that matter Dr. Carol A. Poore, author, speaker, and strategist, has been delivering effective leadership and transformational strategic planning results for more than 25 years. She has served in corporate, higher education, and nonprofit senior leadership and chief executive positions; led community planning initiatives; and has advised small businesses, nonprofits, local community organizations, and government entities during legacy-shaping times of change through her consultancy, Poore & Associates. She serves on the faculty at Arizona State University. Dr. Poore is the author of Strategic Impact: A Leader’s Three-Step Framework for the Customized Vital Strategic Plan (Fast Company Press), and Building Your Career Portfolio (Cengage Learning) published in English, German, and Korean.

In the rapidly evolving digital era, businesses undergo profound transformations requiring strategic adaptation and optimization. Digital Business and Optimizing Operating Strategies delves into the intricate interplay between digital technology and business strategies, exploring various facets such as management, marketing, finance, human resources, and more within the digital market structure. This comprehensive book critically examines enterprises' skills, productivity, and adaptability in response to technological advancements and customer expectations. Covering a wide range of sub-topics, this book addresses the management of social media applications, the technological capabilities of human resources, digital sustainability, and the integration of artificial intelligence technology. By highlighting opportunities and challenges, the book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and practitioners across diverse disciplines, offering novel perspectives and cutting-edge practices in the digital business landscape. This book is designed to resonate with a diverse audience, and will appeal to researchers, marketing managers, metaverse enthusiasts, website designers and developers, e-commerce practitioners, social media users, consumer behavior and marketing researchers, and brand experts. It is an essential resource for both undergraduate and graduate students while also serving as a valuable reference for professionals in the field.

The rise of metaverse technologies has had a critical impact on the modern world. Due to the recent popularity of this technology, it is important to understand the strategies, opportunities, and challenges contained in the metaverse world in order to appropriately utilize it across fields. Strategies and Opportunities for Technology in the Metaverse World explores the opportunities and challenges facing the metaverse and considers the strategies and opportunities of metaverse technologies in various industries and countries. Covering a range of topics such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and machine learning, this reference work is ideal for computer scientists, researchers, scholars, policymakers, academicians, practitioners, educators, and students.

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