Retooling HR: Using Proven Business Tools to Make Better Decisions About Talent by John W. Boudreau
Boudreau confronts the inherent uncertainty in challenging HR questions in a manner that does not dehumanize human capital.
Book Corner Archives
Training on Trial: How Workplace Learning Must Reinvent Itself to Remain Relevant by James D. Kirkpatrick, PhD and Wendy Kayser Kirkpatrick
A reader who is new to the employee learning and development training field will find value in this book—but the tools and tips offered are not trailblazing.
Breakthrough! A 7-Step System for Developing Unexpected and Profitable Ideas by Paul Kurnit and Steve Lance
Breakthrough! is not a breakthrough book, but if you seek an easy-to-read, “how-to” book on logistics that foster innovation in your organization, then it may serve as your mug of java.
The Coaching Connection: A Manager’s Guide to Developing Individual Potential in the Context of the Organization by Paul J. Gorrell and John Hoover
The strength of the book is that it provides an outline of what might be called “leverage points” for helping a client to be a more effective leader within the context of the corporation.
“The Secret” by Ken Blanchard and Mark Miller
As with most of the Blanchard book series, this piece is written as a quick read for busy managers with practical, get-to-the-point objectives.
Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford’s Forgotten Jungle City by Greg Grandin
This is a fascinating book covering a powerful businessman and a grand experiment in vertical integration.
Buy-in by John P. Kotter and Lorne A. Whitehead
Each of the strategies discussed are valid; however, the authors should stick with academic articles and books and leave the writing of novels to other authors.
Managing the Older Worker: How to Prepare for the New Organizational Order by Peter Cappelli and Bill Novelli
The strength of the book is the series of provocative issues it raises. Practitioners can read it and decide if their businesses are positioned to better manage older workers and increase performance.
Ethics in Motion by Justin M. Paperny
Paperny’s objective in getting the message across regarding consequences for unethical/illegal actions is very effective. Readers will appreciate the visceral connection with each chapter.
Workforce of One: Revolutionizing Talent Management Through Customization by Susan M. Cantrell and David Smith
This book will be of special interest to HR professionals and provides valuable insights and options to all strategy-level managers in an organization.
