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by Ian Ziskin (Author)
A comprehensive guide to success in the changing HR leadership role
THREE is the definitive guidebook for thriving in the ever-changing role of HR leadership. Itis written for high potential HR emerging executives who want to accelerate their effectiveness and business impact, and for the bosses, peers, colleagues, friends, coaches, mentors, and teachers who want to assist them in doing so. Centered around three critical and complementary aspects of the role, this book explores leadership philosophy, HR's evolving role in today's organizations, and the future of HR and effective organizations to help emerging HR leaders find and establish their place in the field. The interplay between leadership and HR competencies is clearly laid out, and lessons learned from CHROs and other HR leaders, as well as academic thought leaders, form the basis of authoritative coverage of crucial components of effective HR leadership, now and in the future. The discussion simplifies the relationship between business strategy and human capital strategy; balances the "what," "who," and "when" of HR leader development, and explores the themes, trends, and implications emerging in the HR field. You'll learn how to lead change, master the art of the question, build leadership and talent, create a performance culture, understand Boardroom dynamics, and learn tips and techniques from over one hundred of the very best HR leaders. The book begins with a comprehensive self-assessment, and each chapter ends with a self-assessment specific to that chapter. Also, a wealth of tools and checklists are included to help you start immediately applying what you've learned.
HR leaders are under more pressure than ever to deliver high quality people-related solutions quickly and effectively, but they often don't have the broad foundational experience and perspective to effectively do so. This book provides the solution in the form of comprehensive examination and practical implementation of the critical components of the HR leadership role.
- Develop a personal leadership philosophy, and behaviors for success
- Embody the changing HR role to make people and organizations more effective
- Ask the right questions and effectively engage other leaders
- Create a performance-driven culture and anticipate critical resistance points
- Anticipate and prepare for the future of work, organizations, and HR to ensure you remain relevant
Today's organizations demand a broader array of cross-functional and cross-organizational perspectives to address complex multi-dimensional challenges and orchestrate practical solutions. THREE is the emerging HR leader's guide to acquiring the mindset and skillset required for success.
Front Jacket
Human resources professionals must acquire the mindset and skillset needed to address today's, and tomorrow's, complex multi-dimensional business challenges.
THREE offers aspiring HR professionals a definitive guidebook for understanding and adapting to the ever-evolving role of HR leadership. Author Ian Ziskin reveals how human resources professionals can take responsibility for developing themselves to be ready and relevant for what organizations most need from HR leaders--strong business acumen, a broad base of experience, an ability to capitalize on relationships and networks that span organizational boundaries, and the ability to get things done and deliver results that have a profound impact on business performance.
This indispensible text gives emerging HR executives a roadmap for accelerating their overall business effectiveness and establishing their place in the field. Ziskin--with contributions from HR experts--explores the critical and complementary aspects of the role of a human resources professional:
- The leadership philosophy and behaviors that define effectiveness
- HR's changing role in today's organizations
- The future of HR and how it contributes to individual and organizational success
THREE is filled with the most relevant information on the themes, trends, and implications of the evolving HR field. The author clearly lays out the interplay between leadership and HR competencies with instructive lessons from noteworthy chief human resources officers and academic thought leaders. The book's authoritative coverage explores what defines the crucial components of today's effective HR leadership and where HR is headed in the future. The author explains the relationship between business strategy and human capital strategy and offers an examination of the balance of the 'what, ' 'who, ' and 'when' of HR leadership development.
Designed as a practical resource for HR career development, THREE contains lessons on vital topics such as how to lead change, master the art of the question, build leadership and talent, create a performance culture, and understand the dynamics of the boardroom. The book also includes a wealth of tips and techniques from over one hundred of the most exemplary HR leaders.
To accelerate the learning process, the book includes a comprehensive self-assessment that opens the book and self-assessments at the end of each chapter. In addition, THREE offers a wealth of tools and checklists to help immediately apply what's been learned.
Back Jacket
Human resources professionals must acquire the mindset and skillset needed to address today's, and tomorrow's, complex multi-dimensional business challenges.
THREE offers aspiring HR professionals a definitive guidebook for understanding and adapting to the ever-evolving role of HR leadership. Author Ian Ziskin reveals how human resources professionals can take responsibility for developing themselves to be ready and relevant for what organizations most need from HR leaders--strong business acumen, a broad base of experience, an ability to capitalize on relationships and networks that span organizational boundaries, and the ability to get things done and deliver results that have a profound impact on business performance.
This indispensible text gives emerging HR executives a roadmap for accelerating their overall business effectiveness and establishing their place in the field. Ziskin--with contributions from HR experts--explores the critical and complementary aspects of the role of a human resources professional:
- The leadership philosophy and behaviors that define effectiveness
- HR's changing role in today's organizations
- The future of HR and how it contributes to individual and organizational success
THREE is filled with the most relevant information on the themes, trends, and implications of the evolving HR field. The author clearly lays out the interplay between leadership and HR competencies with instructive lessons from noteworthy chief human resources officers and academic thought leaders. The book's authoritative coverage explores what defines the crucial components of today's effective HR leadership and where HR is headed in the future. The author explains the relationship between business strategy and human capital strategy and offers an examination of the balance of the 'what, ' 'who, ' and 'when' of HR leadership development. Designed as a practical resource for HR career development, THREE contains lessons on vital topics such as how to lead change, master the art of the question, build leadership and talent, create a performance culture, and understand the dynamics of the boardroom. The book also includes a wealth of tips and techniques from over one hundred of the most exemplary HR leaders.
To accelerate the learning process, the book includes a comprehensive self-assessment that opens the book and self-assessments at the end of each chapter. In addition, THREE offers a wealth of tools and checklists to help immediately apply what's been learned.
Author Biography
IAN ZISKIN is President of EXec EXcel Group LLC, a human capital coaching and consulting firm he founded in 2010 following a highly successful 28-year career as a corporate business executive. EXec EXcel Group builds individual and organizational credibility through human capital strategy, leadership and talent development, and organizational transformation.
