Description
Book SynopsisAn insider's guide to finding the right person for the right job-every time Great People Decisions is an expert's guide to helping managers and human resources professionals improve their competence and success at finding, assessing, attracting, and integrating great people, whether through external hiring or internal promotion.
Trade Review"... author has read widely around his subject, is familiar with what motivates people, and how to spot the best candidates." (
Financial Times, Thursday 31st May)
Table of ContentsIntroduction. The make-or-break choice.
Chapter 1. Great people decisions: a resource for you. .
Chapter 2. Great people decisions: a resource for your organization.
Chapter 3. Why great people decisions are so hard.
Chapter 4. Knowing when a change is needed.
Chapter 5. What to look for.
Chapter 6. Where to look: inside and out.
Chapter 7. How to appraise people.
Chapter 8. How to attract and motivate the best people.
Chapter 9. How to integrate the best people.
Chapter 10. The bigger picture.
Appendix A. The Value of Investing in People Decisions.
Appendix B. Selected Bibliography on Assessment Methods.
Notes.
Acknowledgments.
Index.
