{"product_id":"creating-value-through-people-isbn-9780470124154","title":"Creating Value Through People","description":"Practical guidance on how to empower people to do their best.  \u003cp\u003eFilled with stories by and fascinating interviews with human capital innovators, Making a Difference Through People provides practical guidance on how to empower people to deliver their best performance by employing their guiding principles. Offering relevant strategies and tactics, each interview is preceded by an introduction that provides a biographical recap and a brief discussion of each innovator.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMercer is the global leader for trusted HR and related financial advice, products and services. They work with clients at enhancing the financial and retirement security, health, productivity and employment relationships of the global workforce. M. Michele Burns is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Mercer Prior to being named Chairman and CEO of Mercer, Ms. Burns held the position of Chief Financial Officer for MMC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Mike Abrashoff 5\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFormer Comander, USS Benfold (Retired U.S. Navy)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Jan Fields 23\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eExecutive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, McDonald’s Corporation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Dr. Victor Fung 35\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eGroup Chairman of the Li \u0026amp; Fung Group of Companies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Anne Ruddy 45\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eExecutive Director, WorldatWork\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Dr. Richard Boyatzis 59\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eProfessor, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Robert Joy 71\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFormer Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Colgate-Palmolive Professor, Executive Masters in Human Resource Leadership Program, Rutgers University\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Joel I. Klein 83\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChancellor of the New York City Department of Education\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 John Tyson 107\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChairman, Tyson Foods\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Tom Kelley 121\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChief Executive Officer, IDEO\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Simon F. Cooper 139\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePresident, Chief Operating Officer, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Henri A. Termeer 157\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChairman, President, and CEO of Genzyme Corp\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Gordon Bethune 179\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFormer Chairman and CEO, Continental Airlines\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Linda A. Hill 191\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Billy Beane 199\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eVice President and General Manager, Oakland Athletics Baseball Team\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Micky Arison 207\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eChairman, CEO, Carnival Corporation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Linda Smith 213\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eFounder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Four-D College\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Ilene H. Lang 223\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ePresident and CEO, Catalyst\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Ron Sargent 235\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eCEO of Staples, Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Jerry (Yoram) Wind 253\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Lauder Professor, The Wharton School Founder, Wharton School Publishing\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Howard Behar 265\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFormer President, Starbucks North America Former President, Starbucks International Member, Starbucks Board of Directors\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Produced by Mercer, this text contains interviews of 20 human capital innovators from diverse backgrounds, including CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.\" (\u003ci\u003eBook News\u003c\/i\u003e, May 2009) Mercer is the global leader for trusted HR and related financial advice, products and services. They work with clients at enhancing the financial and retirement security, health, productivity and employment relationships of the global workforce.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreating Value through PEOPLE\u003c\/b\u003e DISCUSSIONS WITH TALENT LEADERS  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes people want to perform to the best of their abilities? How can your firm evaluate the effectiveness of its human capital strategies and its human resources programs? \u003ci\u003eCreating Value Through People: Discussions with Talent Leaders\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e contains unique stories through interviews with human capital innovators from diverse backgrounds, many told for the first time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese innovators have been selected for their singular views and perspectives on inspiring, encouraging, and leading people to do their best, both in and outside of the workplace. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach of the twenty interviews in this user-friendly book captures the spirit and the substance of people whose insight and actions have helped raise the bar in defining what people can accomplish. Indeed, you'll find diverse, compelling views on a variety of topics that include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging and rewarding talent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKeeping teams engaged and workers focused\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCreating tools to ensure retention of your best talent\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTransforming underperforming teams into world-beaters\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eProviding a wealth of hands-on, practical experience, this powerful book provides your organization with the tools, facts, and know-how to empower people to deliver their best performance. Representing the research Mercer is undertaking with regard to talent innovators and talent innovation, \u003ci\u003eCreating Value Through People\u003c\/i\u003e will motivate you to perform at your best and to focus your efforts in ways that create measurable value. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003csmall\u003eMERCER\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a leading global provider of consulting, outsourcing and investment services, with more than 25,000 clients worldwide. Mercer consultants help clients design and manage health, retirement and other benefits and optimize human capital. The firm also provides customized administration, technology and total benefit outsourcing solutions. Mercer's investment services include global leadership in investment consulting and multi-manager investment management. Mercer's global network of 18,000 employees, based in more than 40 countries, ensures integrated, worldwide solutions. Our consultants work with clients to develop solutions that address global and country-specific challenges and opportunities. Mercer is experienced in assisting both major and growing, mid-size companies. For further information, visit www.mercer.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989002109157,"sku":"NP9780470124154","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470124154.jpg?v=1761782386","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/creating-value-through-people-isbn-9780470124154","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}