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Defining HR Success
9 Critical Competencies for HR Professionals
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Today's HR professionals are expected to be valued team members and contribute as business partners, delivering strategic value and solving complex talent challenges to achieve growth for the organization.
Defining HR Success provides a deep dive into the nine core competencies that define high-performing HR practitioners:
· HR Expertise (HR Knowledge)
· Business acumen
· Communication
· Consultation
· Critical evaluation
· Ethical practice
· Global and cultural effectiveness
· Leadership and navigation
· Relationship management
The book helps readers assess their current capabilities and build the skills needed to lead and influence within their organizations. With clear explanations and practical applications, it's an essential guide for aligning HR strategy with business growth and provides HR professionals with a roadmap for personal development and professional excellence in a rapidly evolving field.
About the authors
Alexander Alonso, PhD, SHRM-SCP, is vice president for research at the Society for Human Resource Management.
Debra J Cohen, PhD, SHRM-SCP, is senior vice president of knowledge development at the Society for Human Resource Management.
James N Kurtessis is the manager of validation research for the certification programs at the Society for Human Research Management.
Kari R Strobel is the director for HR competencies at the Society for Human Resource Management. Prior to joining SHRM she worked at the Office of the Secretary of Defense where she was responsible for leading competency-based strategic human capital planning for the Department of Defense Total Force.
- As HR pros, we're great at helping others define their career path. But who helps us? If you're looking for one book that will help you develop your team (or yourself), Defining HR Success is that book. The specific examples listed to develop a competency were spot on. I could see myself including these in goal setting or professional development plans. And the book even outlines how to create your career development plan. It's a must-have for every HR professional.
- Sharlyn Lauby, SHRM-SCP, ITM Group, Inc.
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