"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 California
"This 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
Associations
"Packed 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
Corporation
"The concepts and competencies presented in this book provide HR leaders
with new insights."
--Gina Qiao, Senior Vice President, HR Lenovo
"Powerful, 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 Limited
"You 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 Electric
"A 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
SHRM
"Read 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
