Dave Ulrich - HR Transformation

A critical component of any winning business is an HR function that improves business results. I highly recommend this book to HR and business leaders everywhere.

WILLIAM S. ALLEN, SENIOR VP, GROUP HR, AP MOLLER-MAERSK AS, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK

Got business? This book does. By asking (and answering) the tough questions about HR relevance for line managers, shareholders, and customers, readers will clearly understand the why, how, and what of HR transformation.

RICH BAIRD, JOINT U.S. AND GLOBAL LEADER, ADVISORY PEOPLE AND CHANGE, PWC

Wow, they have done it! Many HR shops need transformation but dont have the answers. This book is the roadmap, answers the questions, provides the rationale, and describes how HR transformations should unfold. Read it, but better yetdo it!

RICHARD W. BEATTY, RUTGERS UNIVERSITY, COAUTHOR OF THE DIFFERENTIATED WORKFORCE

A must read for an HR team that wants to add the most value to the business.

BOB BLOSS, HR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, HALLMARK

A thoughtful and practical guide that will help leaders navigate some of the most important decisions about building the HR organization of the future.

JOHN BOUDREAU, USC MARSHALL, COAUTHOR OF INVESTING IN PEOPLE AND BEYOND HR

Two bangs for your hard-earned buck. First, a very strong summary of the key tenets of the most important HR thinking. Second, highly practical examples of what to do andeven more importantlywhat NOT to do when embarking upon transformation.

REG BULL, FORMER CHIEF HR OFFICER, LG ELECTRONICS, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

Dave Ulrich and his colleagues have, over the past two decades, fundamentally changed the way we view HR. This work will change the way we think about HR and what we do with it as we build lasting, competitive organizations in a complex environment.

RALPH CHRISTENSEN, AUTHOR OF ROADMAP TO STRATEGIC HR AND HEAD OF HR, LDS CHURCH

This practical, thoughtful, well-researched book provides priceless insights on the most pressing issue: how to effectively leverage people to deliver value amidst turmoil. In an economy anxious to weed out the weak, no HR executive can afford to miss this book.

BILL CONATY, RETIRED SENIOR VP HR, GE, CONATY CONSULTING LLC

HR Transformation is refreshing. Ulrich, et al., have given us a clear vision of where the HR function ought to go next. The big ideas are presented in a straightforward way to ensure HR is pointed in the right direction long after youve put down the book.

DAVID CREELMAN, CEO, CREELMAN RESEARCH

The authors nail the seminal question in the first pages when they state that the biggest challenge for HR professionals is to help their respective organizations succeed. Frankly, most leaders dont care about HR, nor should they if HR doesnt add value.

JAC FITZ-ENZ, CEO OF HUMAN CAPITAL SOURCE, AUTHOR OF THE ROI OF HUMAN CAPITAL

Based on knowledge, experience, research, and wisdom, the authors have produced an incredibly practical volume. The four case studies add to the richness and usefulness.

FRED K. FOULKES, DIRECTOR, HR POLICY INSTITUTE, BOSTON UNIVERSITY

This is an indispensable handbook for the HR leader looking to help the business succeed, a chronicle of the silent revolution taking place in some of the worlds leading HR functions, with systematic steps to transform the function and create real value.

DIANE J. GHERSON, VICE PRESIDENT HR, GLOBAL BUSINESS SERVICES AND RECRUITMENT, IBM

Powerful, practical answers to the critical why, what, and how questions that fuel any high-impact HR transformation! A must-have map for any executive in turbulent times.

HAL GREGERSEN, PROFESSOR OF LEADERSHIP, INSEAD, AND COAUTHOR OF IT STARTS WITH ONE

A must-read for any HR leader looking to drive value and contribution to the business! This book is a practical guide for instituting complete organizational transformation, balancing theory, practice, and application in a no-nonsense, action-oriented way.

LINDA HLAVAC, SENIOR VP, HUMAN RESOURCES, LEXISNEXIS, US

Good business books give you ideas; great books tell you what to do with them. HR Transformation integrates critical ideas with practical tools to answer the so what do I actually do? question. Above all it starts where HR needs to start: with the business.

NICK HOLLEY, DIRECTOR OF THE HR CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE, HENLEY BUSINESS SCHOOL

If more candidates for the largest HR positions in the world had the horses to live up to the promise of the function outlined in this book, my job would be a lot easier. Thankfully, there is an increasing number of great HR leaders who get this stuff.

HAROLD E JOHNSON, KORN/FERRY INTERNATIONAL, MANAGING DIRECTOR, CLIENT DEVELOPMENT

Its clear that five good thinkers spent a great deal of time debating the issues raised in this book, and then collaborated with colleagues to gather essential feedback. This is a great guide with excellent case studies that make the theory come to life.

BEVERLY KAYE, CEO/FOUNDER, CSI, AND COAUTHOR OF LOVE EM OR LOSE EM

There has never been a better time for HR professionals to help business leaders. A great, compelling read that delivers an integrated, aligned, and innovative approach to transforming HR and thereby transforming the business.

STEPHEN KELLY, GROUP HR DIRECTOR, LOGICA

In the past, these authors have changed the way people think about the roles, goals, and even the raison dtre of HR. Here, building on their previous work, they offer valuable, practical advice on transforming HR to bring maximum value to stakeholders.

STEVE KERR, AUTHOR OF REWARD SYSTEMS AND FORMER CLO OF GOLDMAN SACHS AND GE

This book is a must read for every HR professional. Its premisethat HR transformation is not about doing HR better, but rather building business successis an appropriate challenge and wake-up call for our function.

BOB LANDIS, SENIOR VP OF PERSONNEL AND ORGANIZATION, MARS CHOCOLATE

HR Transformation has it right! It provides a great approach to use in transforming HR. Useful case studies as well as great how to do it guidance.

EDWARD E. LAWLER, AUTHOR OF ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

In these turbulent times we live in, HR Transformation has arrived just in time. Human resources is being called upon to contribute to the business like never before and the RBL Group has provided a proven, practical roadmap to success.

KEITH LAWRENCE, DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES, P&G

A distinctive guide for 21st-century HR leadership. HR Transformation shows how HR can help organizations succeed, combining a positive vision with practical tools, and truly raises the bar higher for all HR professionals.

JOHN LYNCH, SENIOR VP, HUMAN RESOURCES, GE

This book starts the journey to truly upgrade the HR profession. Against a backdrop of increased complexity, HR Transformation highlights the importance of HR connecting with business line managers, customers, and investors.

TONY MCCARTHY, CHIEF OF PEOPLE AND ORGANISATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, BRITISH AIRWAYS

In every profession, 20 percent of the people in that profession produce 80 percent of the great work. Reading this book will help move you into the 20 percent category for HR.

DEBBIE MCGRATH, CEO, HR.COM

This book finally gives clarity to what HR transformation really means. The core message: HR exists to grow the business! This is a primer for anyone serious about making HR relevant in todays business.

PAUL MCKINNON, HEAD OF HR, CITIGROUP

What a great contribution to HR thinking and performance! Not only does HR Transformation provide a practical and insightful step-by-step guide to HR redesign, it challenges us to rethink who we are, what we do, and why we do it. Essential reading.