{"product_id":"workforce-ecosystems-isbn-9780262047777","title":"Workforce Ecosystems","description":"\u003cb\u003eA pioneering guide to understanding and leading workforce ecosystems, which include not only traditional employees, contractors, and gig workers, but also partner and complementor organizations that work with companies to accomplish enterprise and individual goals.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho is your workforce? This was a simple question when most organizations focused on hiring full- and part-time employees, but now organizations engage with both internal and external collaborators including subcontractors, freelancers, app developers, marketplace sellers, and others. As technology enables new, more efficient forms of working, and roles become more project- and outcomes-based, workforces are evolving into workforce ecosystems requiring updated strategies, leadership, and management practices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWorkforce Ecosystems\u003c\/i\u003e by Elizabeth J. Altman, David Kiron, Jeff Schwartz, and Robin Jones is an essential research-driven framework for leading these complex, interconnected workforces. Drawing on case studies, worldwide surveys, and extensive interviews with C-suite executives and senior leaders from Amazon, IBM, Mayo Clinic, NASA, Nike, Roche, Unilever, the US Army, Walmart, and others, the authors explore what workforce ecosystems are and how to navigate their unique challenges and opportunities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePractical and field-tested, \u003ci\u003eWorkforce Ecosystems \u003c\/i\u003ewill prepare leaders to identify distinguishing characteristics of workforce ecosystems; take advantage of their increasing relevance as the world becomes more interconnected and technology-enabled; refine business strategies to incorporate them; focus leadership, management practices, and technologies to leverage them; and traverse the ethical, societal, and public policy considerations of workforce ecosystems.Series Foreword vii\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 1\u003cbr\u003ePart I: Introducing Workforce Ecosystems\u003cbr\u003e1 Addressing an Extended Workforce 19\u003cbr\u003e2 What Is a Workforce Ecosystem? 33\u003cbr\u003e3 Strategy and Workforce Ecosystems 43\u003cbr\u003ePart II: Orchestrating Workforce Ecosystems\u003cbr\u003e4 A Framework for Workforce Ecosystem Orchestration 59\u003cbr\u003e5 Leadership Approaches in Workforce Ecosystems 67\u003cbr\u003e6 Integration Architectures for Workforce Ecosystems 87\u003cbr\u003e7 Technology Enablers 103\u003cbr\u003e8 Accessing Workforce Ecosystem Members 121\u003cbr\u003e9 Aligning Interests with Workforce Ecosystems 135\u003cbr\u003ePart III: Developing Socially Responsible Workforce Ecosystems \u003cbr\u003e10 Ethics in Workforce Ecosystems 155\u003cbr\u003e11 Implications for Social Responsibility 171\u003cbr\u003e12 Perspectives on the Future of Workforce Ecosystems 185\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: List of Interviewees with Affiliations 197\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Survey and Interview Data Collection Research Methodology 201\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments 203\u003cbr\u003eNotes 207\u003cbr\u003eIndex 221“The value of the book, authored by scholars Elizabeth J Altman and David Kiron, and consultants Jeff Schwartz and Robin Jones, is that it provides an instructive account of the way organizations like Salesforce are thinking about their workforce ecosystems. In turn, it invites you to consider how you will choose to engage with those ecosystems in your own career. Here are four examples from the book, taken from reports about four separate organizations...A first step, though, is to absorb the ideas in \u003ci\u003eWorkforce Ecosystems\u003c\/i\u003e, either on your own, or with professional friends, or a book club. This engaging book will tell you what leading thinkers on talent management strategy are saying, and help you to stand up for your career in response.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Forbes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"I highly  recommend  ‘Workforce  ecosystems’  to  practitioners,  as  it  provides  valuable  insights  into  evolving  workforce  structures  of  the  modern  world.  It  also  raises  points  that  would  ben-efit from deeper scientific inquiry, to expand beyond practical  applications.  And,  at  the  end  of  the  day,  it  offers a valuable toolkit for all those who are seeking to leverage workforce ecosystems effectively.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—R\u0026amp;D Management \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“\u003ci\u003eWorkforce Ecosystems\u003c\/i\u003e is a thought-provoking resource for leaders and practitioners seeking to navigate the complexities of managing workforce ecosystems. The book's exploration of ecosystem dynamics, coupled with its analysis of technology, leadership, culture, and career management, can help practitioners embrace this paradigm shift successfully.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—People Matters Global\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“An excellent and comprehensive book for leaders who must build a robust workforce ecosystem in today’s digital era. A must-read!”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Tsedal Neeley, Harvard Business School Professor; author of \u003ci\u003eRemote Work Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e; coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Digital Mindset\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“As companies embrace both internal and external contributors, managing these ecosystems takes centre stage. \u003ci\u003eWorkforce Ecosystems\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful tool and discussion lead. A must read for anyone caring about the future of talent.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Lynda Gratton, Professor of Management Practice at London Business School; author of \u003ci\u003eRedesigning Work\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Workforce composition and boundaries are being disrupted and leaders need a richer, more nuanced playbook. \u003ci\u003eWorkforce Ecosystems\u003c\/i\u003e delivers thoughtful strategies for management and boards including intentional approaches to ethics, social responsibility, and DEI.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Janet Foutty, Executive Chair of the Board, Deloitte US\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“This book highlights how workforce ecosystems are transforming management and strategy practices, as skills are placed at the center of the business. It is a compelling read for leaders navigating our new world of work.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Jeff Maggioncalda, Chief Executive Officer, Coursera\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e “In my lifetime, we moved from three primary TV stations to innumerable media choices. Likewise, work has dramatically evolved. \u003ci\u003eWorkforce Ecosystems \u003c\/i\u003einsightfully describes these transitions offering relevant tools for participating in the ecosystem of work.”   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor of Business, University of Michigan; Partner, the RBL Group\u003c\/b\u003eElizabeth J. Altman is Associate Professor of Management at the Manning School of Business, University of Massachusetts Lowell, and Guest Editor, Future of Workforce for \u003ci\u003eMIT Sloan Management Review\u003c\/i\u003e. 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