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
