Beyond HR

The New Science of Human Capital

by John W. Boudreau and Peter M. Ramstad

		Publisher: 2007 Harvard Business School Publishing Corporation Summarized by permission of Harvard Business School Press Pub. Date: 2007 ISBN: 9781422104156 No. pages: 258 Category: Human Resources

In this summary you will learn

Why HR needs to be based on a “decision science”
How implementing the decision science of “talentship” will help your organization become more competitive
Why your company’s “pivot points” are essential
How using the “LAMP” framework can help you create HR measures that truly drive strategic change

Why you should read Beyond HR

John W. Boudreau and Peter M. Ramstad say that companies need to transform their human resource (HR) function into a strategic resource, and compete for talent using HR as a “decision science.” The tactical skill they call “talentship” is a management approach that enables firms to understand the strategic nature of their employee base and to build value through the way they handle people. Using their human capital decision-making framework (“HC BRidge”) and examples from companies as diverse as Disney, McDonalds, Boeing and Williams-Sonoma, they explain that leaders inside and outside of HR must be aware of their competitive talent “pivot points.” Though on the dry side, this targeted book will give you a more energetic vision of what HR can become. getAbstract recommends it to HR professionals who want a practical, actionable framework for implementing talent-oriented ideas.

About the Authors

John W. Boudreau, Ph.D., is a research director and professor of business at the University of Southern California. He is also an HR consultant to Forbes 100 firms and other institutions. Peter M. Ramstad is vice president of business and strategic development at an outdoor equipment manufacturer, and a frequent conference speaker.

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