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Praise for BEST PRACTICES in TALENT MANAGEMENT

This book includes the most up-to-date thinking, tools, models, instruments and case studies necessary to identify, lead, and manage talent within your organization and with a focus on results. It provides it all?from thought leadership to real-world practice.
PATRICK CARMICHAEL
HEAD OF TALENT MANAGEMENT, REFINING, MARKETING, AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS, SAUDI ARAMCO

This is a superb compendium of stories that give the reader a peek behind the curtains of top notch organizations who have wrestled with current issues of talent management. Their lessons learned are vital for leaders and practitioners who want a very valuable heads up.
BEVERLY KAYE
FOUNDER/CEO: CAREER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL AND CO-AUTHOR, LOVE ''EM OR LOSE ''EM

This is a must read for organization leaders and HR practitioners who cope with the today''s most critical business challenge?talent management. Thi

Table of Contents

Introduction, by Louis Carter xiii

Acknowledgments xxvii

How to Use This Book xxix

Chapter One: Avon Products, Inc. 1
By Marc Effron

Introduction 2

A Success-Driven Challenge 2

The Turnaround 3

The Talent Challenge 3

Execute on the “What,” Differentiate with “How” 4

From Opaque to Transparent 5

From Complex to Simple 7

From Egalitarian to Differentiated 10

From Episodic to Disciplined 11

From Emotional to Factual 12

From Meaningless to Consequential 13

The Results of a Talent Turnaround 14

Measuring the Talent Turnaround’s Success 15

Chapter Two: Bank of America 17
By Brian Fishel and Jay Conger

Introduction 18

Leadership Development Activities for Executive Leaders 21

Lessons for Designing On-Boarding for Executive Leaders 32

Chapter Three: Corning Incorporated 36
By Richard A. O’leary, Gary Jusela, and Heath N. Topper

Introduction 37

The Business Case for the Accelerated Development of Corning Program Managers 40

The Design Flow: Two Weeks of Experiential Learning with an Interim Period of Coaching and Mentoring 48

Outcomes and Next Steps for Growing the Talent Pipeline of Program Leaders 56

Next Steps 57

Chapter Four: Customer and Enterprise Services (CES) Division 60
By Michael Schecter, John Parker, and Judy Zaucha

Business Background and Challenges 61

The Roots of the CES Transformation: Leadership and Process 62

Diagnosing and Designing the Whole System Transformation: The Leadership Alignment Event 68

Implementing the Whole System Transformation: The Waves 71

Supporting and Reinforcing the Whole System Transformation 77

Evaluation of the CES Whole System Transformation 82

Chapter Five: Ecolab, Inc. 84
By Robert C. Barnett, Michael L. Meyer, Sarah J. Murphy, and Susan M. Metcalf

Introduction 85

Company Background 85

Ecolab’s 2002–2007 Strategic Plan 85

Culture is Critical 87

Ecolab’s Talent Management Philosophy 88

The Ecolab Talent Pipeline 90

The Importance of Individual Development 90

Introducing the Talent Pipeline Model at Ecolab 95

Supporting Successful Implementation 95

Keeping the Pipeline Full 98

Results 100

Conclusion 101

Chapter Six: GE Money Americas 103
By Tammy Grisham and D. Zachary Misko

Introduction 104

Company Background and Environment 104

The Challenge and Approach 105

The Technology 106

Strategy for Sourcing 108

LEAN Methodologies 111

Expansion 113

Conclusion 114

Chapter Seven: Internal Revenue Service 115
By Susan Clayton, Victoria Baugh, And Mathew J. Ferrero

Introduction 116

Company Background and Current Leadership Environment 116

The 21st Century IRS 118

Leadership Succession Planning—The Challenges 121

LSR Website and Infrastructure 126

Results 128

Indicators of Success 131

Evaluation 132

Next Steps 133

Conclusion 134

Chapter Eight: Kaiser Permanente Colorado Region 136
By Margaret Turner

Introduction 137

Design 140

Process 142

Implementation 150

Support and Reinforce 152

Evaluation 153

Next Steps 153

Conclusion 154

Chapter Nine: McDonald’s 155
By James Intagliata and Neal Kulick

Context for Global Talent Management Initiatives 156

Evolution of the Talent Management System: Key Initiatives and Enhancements 159

Overall Summary 175

Chapter Ten: Microsoft Corporation 177
By Shannon Wallis, Brian O. Underhill, and Carter Mcnamara

Introduction 178

What Led Microsoft SMSG to Make the Change 179

Expo Leaders Building Leaders—The New High-Potential Development Experience 179

The Process of Redesigning the High-Potential Development Experience 189

Coaching as a Primary Development Component for HiPo Development in SMSG 191

Learning Circles as a Primary Development Component for HiPo Development in SMSG 199

Conclusion 206

Chapter Eleven: Murray & Roberts Limited 208
By Zelia Soares

Introduction 209

Design and Alignment 214

Implementation 220

Evaluation 223

Summary 224

Chapter Twelve: Porter Novelli 225
By Greg Waldron

Introduction 226

Program Implementation 231

Performance Management System Development 236

Evaluation 239

Chapter Thirteen: Southern Company 241
By Jim Greene

Introduction 242

Background 242

Initial Improvements 243

The Leadership Action Council 246

Competency Model 247

Leadership Assessment 248

Succession Planning 249

Leadership Database 254

Development Activities 254

Evaluation and Lessons Learned 256

Chapter Fourteen: Whirlpool Corporation 258
By Kristen Weirick

Introduction 259

The Business Challenge 259

Design and Approach 260

Evaluation 265

Next Steps 266

Summary 269

Conclusion 271

Epilogue, by William J. Rothwell 288

Index 295

About Best Practice Institute 303

About the Editors 305

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      Book Synopsis

      Praise for BEST PRACTICES in TALENT MANAGEMENT

      This book includes the most up-to-date thinking, tools, models, instruments and case studies necessary to identify, lead, and manage talent within your organization and with a focus on results. It provides it all?from thought leadership to real-world practice.
      PATRICK CARMICHAEL
      HEAD OF TALENT MANAGEMENT, REFINING, MARKETING, AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS, SAUDI ARAMCO

      This is a superb compendium of stories that give the reader a peek behind the curtains of top notch organizations who have wrestled with current issues of talent management. Their lessons learned are vital for leaders and practitioners who want a very valuable heads up.
      BEVERLY KAYE
      FOUNDER/CEO: CAREER SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL AND CO-AUTHOR, LOVE ''EM OR LOSE ''EM

      This is a must read for organization leaders and HR practitioners who cope with the today''s most critical business challenge?talent management. Thi

      Table of Contents

      Introduction, by Louis Carter xiii

      Acknowledgments xxvii

      How to Use This Book xxix

      Chapter One: Avon Products, Inc. 1
      By Marc Effron

      Introduction 2

      A Success-Driven Challenge 2

      The Turnaround 3

      The Talent Challenge 3

      Execute on the “What,” Differentiate with “How” 4

      From Opaque to Transparent 5

      From Complex to Simple 7

      From Egalitarian to Differentiated 10

      From Episodic to Disciplined 11

      From Emotional to Factual 12

      From Meaningless to Consequential 13

      The Results of a Talent Turnaround 14

      Measuring the Talent Turnaround’s Success 15

      Chapter Two: Bank of America 17
      By Brian Fishel and Jay Conger

      Introduction 18

      Leadership Development Activities for Executive Leaders 21

      Lessons for Designing On-Boarding for Executive Leaders 32

      Chapter Three: Corning Incorporated 36
      By Richard A. O’leary, Gary Jusela, and Heath N. Topper

      Introduction 37

      The Business Case for the Accelerated Development of Corning Program Managers 40

      The Design Flow: Two Weeks of Experiential Learning with an Interim Period of Coaching and Mentoring 48

      Outcomes and Next Steps for Growing the Talent Pipeline of Program Leaders 56

      Next Steps 57

      Chapter Four: Customer and Enterprise Services (CES) Division 60
      By Michael Schecter, John Parker, and Judy Zaucha

      Business Background and Challenges 61

      The Roots of the CES Transformation: Leadership and Process 62

      Diagnosing and Designing the Whole System Transformation: The Leadership Alignment Event 68

      Implementing the Whole System Transformation: The Waves 71

      Supporting and Reinforcing the Whole System Transformation 77

      Evaluation of the CES Whole System Transformation 82

      Chapter Five: Ecolab, Inc. 84
      By Robert C. Barnett, Michael L. Meyer, Sarah J. Murphy, and Susan M. Metcalf

      Introduction 85

      Company Background 85

      Ecolab’s 2002–2007 Strategic Plan 85

      Culture is Critical 87

      Ecolab’s Talent Management Philosophy 88

      The Ecolab Talent Pipeline 90

      The Importance of Individual Development 90

      Introducing the Talent Pipeline Model at Ecolab 95

      Supporting Successful Implementation 95

      Keeping the Pipeline Full 98

      Results 100

      Conclusion 101

      Chapter Six: GE Money Americas 103
      By Tammy Grisham and D. Zachary Misko

      Introduction 104

      Company Background and Environment 104

      The Challenge and Approach 105

      The Technology 106

      Strategy for Sourcing 108

      LEAN Methodologies 111

      Expansion 113

      Conclusion 114

      Chapter Seven: Internal Revenue Service 115
      By Susan Clayton, Victoria Baugh, And Mathew J. Ferrero

      Introduction 116

      Company Background and Current Leadership Environment 116

      The 21st Century IRS 118

      Leadership Succession Planning—The Challenges 121

      LSR Website and Infrastructure 126

      Results 128

      Indicators of Success 131

      Evaluation 132

      Next Steps 133

      Conclusion 134

      Chapter Eight: Kaiser Permanente Colorado Region 136
      By Margaret Turner

      Introduction 137

      Design 140

      Process 142

      Implementation 150

      Support and Reinforce 152

      Evaluation 153

      Next Steps 153

      Conclusion 154

      Chapter Nine: McDonald’s 155
      By James Intagliata and Neal Kulick

      Context for Global Talent Management Initiatives 156

      Evolution of the Talent Management System: Key Initiatives and Enhancements 159

      Overall Summary 175

      Chapter Ten: Microsoft Corporation 177
      By Shannon Wallis, Brian O. Underhill, and Carter Mcnamara

      Introduction 178

      What Led Microsoft SMSG to Make the Change 179

      Expo Leaders Building Leaders—The New High-Potential Development Experience 179

      The Process of Redesigning the High-Potential Development Experience 189

      Coaching as a Primary Development Component for HiPo Development in SMSG 191

      Learning Circles as a Primary Development Component for HiPo Development in SMSG 199

      Conclusion 206

      Chapter Eleven: Murray & Roberts Limited 208
      By Zelia Soares

      Introduction 209

      Design and Alignment 214

      Implementation 220

      Evaluation 223

      Summary 224

      Chapter Twelve: Porter Novelli 225
      By Greg Waldron

      Introduction 226

      Program Implementation 231

      Performance Management System Development 236

      Evaluation 239

      Chapter Thirteen: Southern Company 241
      By Jim Greene

      Introduction 242

      Background 242

      Initial Improvements 243

      The Leadership Action Council 246

      Competency Model 247

      Leadership Assessment 248

      Succession Planning 249

      Leadership Database 254

      Development Activities 254

      Evaluation and Lessons Learned 256

      Chapter Fourteen: Whirlpool Corporation 258
      By Kristen Weirick

      Introduction 259

      The Business Challenge 259

      Design and Approach 260

      Evaluation 265

      Next Steps 266

      Summary 269

      Conclusion 271

      Epilogue, by William J. Rothwell 288

      Index 295

      About Best Practice Institute 303

      About the Editors 305

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