Monika Arora – författare

Healthy behaviors, at the individual and community levels, are imperative to improving and sustaining better public health. With a strong focus on prevention, health promotion strategies are crucial to improving quality of life, while taking into account the various determinants of health. This book provides a global perspective, with an emphasis on contextual issues with health promotion in South Asia for understanding challenges and related strategies. Readers will be comprehensively introduced to healthy behaviors through case studies, covering theories, interventions, and approaches to promote healthy behavior, the impact of policy, and how behavior change can be sustained.Key features:Covers existing and emerging issues in health promotionInput from globally renowned public health experts with a multidisciplinary approach to content and audienceConnects with health systems and relevant sustainable development goalsProvides case studies for enabling readers to understand and apply evidence-based solutions to key public health issues

Healthy behaviors, at the individual and community levels, are imperative to improving and sustaining better public health. With a strong focus on prevention, health promotion strategies are crucial to improving quality of life, while taking into account the various determinants of health. This book provides a global perspective, with an emphasis on contextual issues with health promotion in South Asia for understanding challenges and related strategies. Readers will be comprehensively introduced to healthy behaviors through case studies, covering theories, interventions, and approaches to promote healthy behavior, the impact of policy, and how behavior change can be sustained.Key features:Covers existing and emerging issues in health promotionInput from globally renowned public health experts with a multidisciplinary approach to content and audienceConnects with health systems and relevant sustainable development goalsProvides case studies for enabling readers to understand and apply evidence-based solutions to key public health issues

This book presents a timely and in-depth exploration of how modern organizations must evolve to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Anchored in four foundational pillars—innovation, resilience, agility, and flexibility—this book offers a scholarly yet practical framework that speaks to leaders, practitioners, academics, and scholars across disciplines and geographies.The opening sections establish the urgency for organizations to fundamentally rethink their operations in the face of global disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, digital transformation, and labor market shifts. Innovation is presented not as a luxury or trend, but as a necessity. This book underscores how forward-thinking organizations integrate technological solutions like artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and the Internet of Things to redesign decision-making processes, improve responsiveness, and reimagine customer engagement. These innovations are not just tools—they are catalysts that transform culture, governance, and structure.An important perspective explored early on is the mindset behind agility. Emphasis is placed on cultivating an agile mindset in leaders and teams, which involves openness to change, rapid iteration, and learning from failure. Drawing insights from emerging economies, the authors show how agility enhances adaptability and nurtures innovation capabilities. The discussion then evolves to unpack the cognitive, emotional, and cultural dimensions of agility, highlighting how agile thinking becomes an enabler of strategic decision-making.The theme of resilience is intricately linked to agile practices. Rather than focusing solely on reactive strategies, this book promotes proactive resilience through robust governance, transparent leadership, and adaptive planning. One section evaluates how corporate governance has evolved to support organizational agility and strategic responsiveness in complex environments. By aligning oversight with innovation goals, organizations can respond quickly and ethically to disruptions, ensuring long-term continuity.