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Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Kenton, Barbara
• Yarnall, Jane

Titel

HR : the business partner : furthering the journey

Auflage

2nd ed

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Description based upon print version of record.
• Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Front Cover; HR - The Business Partner; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Foreword; Acknowledgements; About the Authors; Chapter 1. Introduction; A little of the history of business partnering; What does the role involve?; Business partnering as a strategic role; Business partnering as a practice; Business partnering as a formal set of skills associated with different roles; Links to culture and level of maturity of the organisation; Background to our research approach and framework for this book; Behavioural framework for business partners
• Working alongside managers in the businessSelf-awareness and impact; Creating and leading change; Delivering a business-focused service; References; Part 1: Shaping the Business Partnership; Chapter 2. Positioning the Partnership; What are you seeking to achieve?; What are the cultural considerations?; Systems theory and thinking; Understand current perceptions; Assess your brand image; Developing your marketing plan; Balancing organisational and individual needs; Summary; Checklist; References; Chapter 3. Setting Up the Partnership Function; What do business partners actually do?
• What are the options on how partnerships should be structured?Shared service centres; Funding; Staffing issues; Summary; Checklist; References; Chapter 4. Positioning Yourself with the Client; Challenge for existing HR personnel; Getting in!; Early impressions; Client readiness and capability; A framework for working collaboratively; Reviewing the relationship from different perspectives; Promoting yourself; Summary; Checklist; References; Part 2: Developing a Professional Edge; 2a Creating and Leading Change; Chapter 5. Influencing and Leading Change
• What kinds of change are you likely to be involved in?What is the nature of change?; What are the boundaries of your role in influencing and leading change?; Dealing with ambiguity; What are the issues and implications for others in times of change?; Other aspects of change; Influencing skills and strategies; Dealing with resistance to change; Summary; Checklist; References; Chapter 6. Developing Your Thinking Style; Rational thinking - the detective's approach; Creative thinking - the magician's approach; Strategic thinking - the leader's approach
• So how can you develop your strategic thinking ability?Summary; Checklist; References; 2b Delivering a Business Focused Service; Chapter 7. Key Consultancy Skills; The consultancy cycle; Benefits of internal consulting; The importance of contracting; What to do at the initial client meetings; Avoiding some of the pitfalls of contracting; Summary; Checklist; References; Chapter 8. Managing Projects and Reviewing Performance; So what is project management?; Guidelines for moving on; Reviewing the effectiveness of the client-partner relationship; Reviewing the effectiveness of the project
• Summary
• With HR professionals increasingly expected to be "business partners", are you prepared with the skills and tools to make a positive difference to your organization? As the recognised definitive guide to the topic, HR: The Business Partner, second edition, offers practical insights to take you through the challenging process of business partnering, including: No-nonsense description of what business partnering entails, with case studies to illustrate real-life practice Detailed coverage of the common challenges and advice on how to overcome them Gu
• English