HR from the Outside In: Six Competencies for the Future of Human Resources

This definitive work on HR competencies provides ideas and tools that help HR professionals develop their career and make their organization effective.-Edward E. Lawler III, Professor, University of Southern CaliforniaThis book is a crucial blueprint of what it takes to succeed. A must have for every HR professional.-Lynda Gratton, Professor, London Business School One single concept changed the HR world forever: 'HR business partner'. Through consistent cycles of research and practical application, Dave and his team have produced and update the most comprehensive set of HR competencies ever.-Horacio Quiros, President, World Federation of People Management AssociationsPacked with facts, evidence, and prescriptive advice. It is about being a business leader first, and an HR professional second.-Randy MacDonald, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, IBM CorporationThe concepts and competencies presented in this book provide HR leaders with new insights.-Gina Qiao, Senior Vice President, HR LenovoPowerful, relevant and timely! Defines new HR in a pragmatic way. This book is a must for leaders and HR folks who seek to create sustainable competitive advantage.-Satish Pradhan, Chief, Group Human Resources, Tata Sons LimitedYou can't argue with the data! This book is a definitive and practical guide to learning the HR competencies for success.-John Lynch, Senior Vice President, HR, General ElectricA must read for any HR executive. This research-based competency model is particularly compelling because it is informed by the perspective of non-HR executives and stakeholders.-Sue Meisinger, Distinguished speaker and author, former CEO of SHRMRead this book for a unique long-term perspective on where HR competencies have brought us and must take us in future.-John Boudreau, Professor, University of Southern California and Research Director, Center for Effective Organizations