{"product_id":"human-resources-in-the-21st-century-isbn-9780471434214","title":"Human Resources in the 21st Century","description":"New and faster technology, redefined values, and shifting customer demands are changing the way businesses operate in the twenty-first century. Human resources and business leaders are faced with the challenge of redefining their strategies on leadership, talent, and diversity, while evaluating their operational effectiveness. This book presents the compelling contributions of thought leaders-such as David Ulrich, Rosabeth Moss Kanter, and Jeffrey Pfeffer-who offer a road map for what these leaders can expect. Renowned HR executives also provide their expert advice and prescriptions for the future. The nature of human resources will continue to evolve as the new century progresses-with this book, HR professionals can change with it.  \u003cp\u003eMarc Effron (Darien, CT) is the Global Practice Leader for Hewitt Associates Leadership Practice. His leadership work centers on helping organizations attract, develop and retain top leadership talent. Robert Gandossy (Redding, CT) heads Hewitt's Global Practice Leaders for Talent and has over twenty years' experience in human resources, leadership, and change management. Marshall Goldsmith (Santa Fe, CA) is a founding Director of The Alliance for Strategic Leadership, a consulting organization.\u003c\/p\u003e  Foreword by Rosabeth Moss Kanter  \u003cp\u003ePreface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART ONE. PEOPLE: HR'S BOTTOM-LINE ASSET.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Extraordinary Results from Ordinary People (Libby Sartain).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking North on the Leadership Compass: Effective HR Management for the New Century (Michael Useem).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 21st Century Workforce: Implications for HR (Jeff Brown and Lindy Williams).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging the Generations (Beverly Kaye, \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlobalization: How Real Are the People Challenges (Neville Osrin and Francis Stickland)?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding Referent Groups and Diversity: A Key Challenge for Human Resource Leaders (Marshall Goldsmith and R. Roosevelt Thomas).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART TWO. EMERGING PRACTICES.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePutting Pride to Work: Recapturing the Power of the Most Effective Motivational Force (Jon R. Katzenbach, \u003ci\u003eet al.\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging HR: How to Develop Leaders in \"Real Time\" (Linda Sharkey).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStrategic HRM Measurement: From Justifying HR to Strategic Talent Leadership (John W. Boudreau and Peter Ramstad).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Icarus Syndrome: Talent Management and Derailment in the New Millennium (Adrian Furnham).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximizing the Probability of Success of Newly Recruited Executives (Charles G. Tharp and Ben E. Dowell).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearning via Education and Training (D. Quinn Mills).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeam Me Some Talent Scotty! Knowledge, Learning, and Technology on the Starship Enterprise (Elliott Masie).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART THREE. EMERGING ORGANIZATION AND CULTURE.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFree to Choose: Fostering the Innovative Organization (Lynda Gratton).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a New Partnership (Allan R. Cohen and David L. Bradford).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Down to Business (Kate Dcamp).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccommodating Change in the 21st Century (Yvonne R. Jackson).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Global Total Rewards (Richard Kantor).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Globalization of HR: 21st Century Challenges (Robert J. Joy and Paul Howes).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Challenges of a Global Marketplace (Howard Morgan).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART FOUR. LEADING CHANGE: THE ENDURING TASK.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Change Is out of Our Control (Margaret Wheatley).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMother's Work Is Never Done: Myths and Facts about Organizational Change (James O'Toole).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnilever's Path to Growth: Reflections on a Journey in Progress (Arjan Overwater and Thomas W. Malnight).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Missing Link: Connecting Your Business Strategy and Leadership Strategy (Marc Effron).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConvergence of HR: Leadership and Change Management (Wayne Brockbank).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership Economics 101: Stimulating Supply to Meet Demand (Sandy Ogg and Kelly Brookhouse).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePART FIVE. THE HR PROFESSION: COMING DEMISE OR NEW BEGINNING?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs this the End of HR (Stan Davis)?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransforming Your HR Department into a Start-up Professional Services Firm (William Bridges and Susan Mitchell Bridges).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat's Next for the People Function? A Missing Link for Delivering Value (David Ulrich and Norman Smallwood).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfession at a Crossroads (J. Randall MacDonald).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman Resources and Power: Oxymoron or Necessity (Jeffrey Pfeffer)?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging for Execution: HR Delivery Imperatives (Jason Jeffay and Sandy K. Bicos).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHR as a Trusted Partner (James B. Dagnon).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe HR Head as Trusted CEO Advisor: Six Strategies for Becoming a Valued Partner to Senior Management (Robert Gandossy and Andrew Sobel).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Contributors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e “…this book tackles HR’s need to evolve…” (Employee Benefits October 2003 \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eHuman Resources in the 21st Century\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An all-star cast of authors makes this book a must-read!” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Edward E. Lawler III, author of \u003ci\u003eTreat People Right!\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Leaders in all three sectors will find \u003ci\u003eHuman Resources in the 21st Century\u003c\/i\u003e a valuable companion in redefining the future of the function and the organization.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Frances Hesselbein, Chairman, Leader to Leader Institute \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Imagine cherry-picking the latest thoughts from some of the best minds in the field of Human Resources and then amalgamating it into a book. What an amazing gift to our field! Better yet, the subjects span the thorniest issues facing all of us.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—John H. Zenger, Vice Chairman, Novations Group, Inc. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Whip out your pen, write notes in the margin—and armed with the insights in this book—get ready to debate with your HR colleagues and line manager customers the future of the HR activity and your personal contribution.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Jim Belasco, bestselling author, consultant, business owner; Co-Executive Director, Knowledge Dialogue \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Human Resources in the 21st Century\u003c\/i\u003e is part handbook, part manifesto, and part guide to the revolution. It will make you think, and think differently, about what you do and how you do it. And that’s the way it should be. Welcome to the end of Human Resources as we know it.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—James M. Kouzes, coauthor \u003ci\u003eof The Leadership Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e; Chairman Emeritus of the Tom Peters Company \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Practical, powerful, and comprehensive, Human Resources in the 21st Century provides the means for leaders to not just morph to meet the challenges of the future of Human Resources—but to adapt with style and integrity. This is an important book for HR leaders and for all working to help people and organizations thrive.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Dr. Paul Hersey, Chairman \u0026amp; CEO, Center for Leadership Studies\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989390147813,"sku":"NP9780471434214","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780471434214.jpg?v=1761783923","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/human-resources-in-the-21st-century-isbn-9780471434214","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}