ABSTRACT
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
• Guidance on how to develop the skills and confidence required to work effectively
Covering the transition from working operationally to working strategically and the tools, techniques and skill sets needed for partnering, this inexpensive guide will help to both add real value to your business and to develop your career in business partnering. If you are aspiring to or about to embark on a business partner role, this book will provide you with ideas and inspiration for the position.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 1|16 pages
Introduction
part 1|64 pages
Shaping the Business Partnership
chapter 2|19 pages
Positioning the Partnership
chapter 3|21 pages
Setting Up the Partnership Function
chapter 4|20 pages
Positioning Yourself with the Client
part 2|126 pages
Developing a Professional Edge
part 2a|39 pages
Creating and Leading Change
chapter 5|23 pages
Influencing and Leading Change
chapter 6|13 pages
Developing Your Thinking Style
part 2b|43 pages
Delivering a Business Focused Service
chapter 7|23 pages
Key Consultancy Skills
chapter 8|17 pages
Managing Projects and Reviewing Performance
part 2c|40 pages
Relationship Skills
chapter 9|20 pages
Developing Self and Organisational Awareness
chapter 10|18 pages
Interpersonal Skills and Challenges
part 3|58 pages
Benchmarking Your Progress