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Human Resource Champions Hardcover – November 1, 1996

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The author argues that the roles of human resource professionals must be redefined to meet the competitive challenges organizations face today and into the future. He provides a framework that identifies four distinct roles of human resource professionals: strategic player, administrative expert, employee champion, and change agent. He includes many examples to demonstrate that human resource professionals must operate in all four areas simultaneously in order to contribute fully. He urges a shift of these professionals' mentality from "what I do" to "what I deliver" and makes specific recommendations for how individuals in human resources can partner with line managers to make organizations more competitive.
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    Harvard Business Review Press
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    November 1, 1996
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    6.5 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    9780875847191
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0875847191
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For companies striving to meet the competitive challenges of today and tomorrow - including globalization, technology, profitability through growth, and capacity for change - the management of human resources holds the key to future success. Ulrich urges a shift of the HR professional's mentality from "what I do" to "what I deliver" and identifies four distinct roles that human resources staff must assume in order to make the transition: strategic partner, administrative expert, employee champion, and change agent. Full of examples from dozens of companies that have transformed their HR functions, Human Resource Champions provides hands-on tools that show HR professionals how they can operate in all four areas simultaneously. It offers specific recommendations for HR staff and line managers about how to establish a partnership to deliver value and make their organizations more competitive.

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Dave Ulrich is a professor at the School of Business at the University of Michigan.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0875847196
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harvard Business Review Press; 1st edition (November 1, 1996)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780875847191
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0875847191
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.39 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1.25 x 9.75 inches
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    Dave Ulrich is a professor of business administration at the University of Michigan School of Business and the author of the best-selling Human Resource Champions, Results-Based Leadership, and The HR Scorecard.

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    David O. Ulrich is a noted expert on Human Resource Management. He is Professor of Business Administration and Director of the Human Resource Executive Program in the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He is also a co-founder and partner of The RBL Group, a human resources and leadership consultancy, and has carried out consultancy work with many Fortune 200 companies. He was the editor of Human Resource Management Journal for nearly a decade between 1990 and 1999. From 2003 to 2006 Dave Ulrich took a three-year sabbatical from teaching to act as President of the Canada Montreal Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

    Ulrich consistently argues for a re-assessment of Human Resources. He is very clear about the huge value strategic HR can and should bring to an organization, and challenges practitioners to "either give value or give notice." A lot of the mundane "back office" aspects of HR, such as payroll and benefits administration have now been outsourced. This means that HR departments and their leaders are compelled to validate themselves and their existence. Individually HR managers must concentrate less on what they do and more on what they deliver. Their goal must be the development of value-added HR practices. His new book 'The Why of Work' (July 2010) addresses the much broader issue of motivation. Ulrich's previous titles include 'The HR Value Proposition' and 'Leadership Code'.

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I have used this book to describe to HR practitioners the roles of HR in an organization. Ulrich provides a great overview of the challenges and opportunities for HR. I just wish he had some practical experience in the trenches! Having said, that I still think this is a gem and remains highly relevant.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Dave Ulrich is just one if the best HR thought leaders
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The condition of the book is ok. But it was water stain on the pages of the book.
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love David Ulrich
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5.0 out of 5 stars One for all HR professionals
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Classic book, a shelf filler for al HR professionals. Great understanding to what HR actually is and it’s impact on businesses.
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