Preface to theSecond Edition
The dilemma with the accountability of human resources is perhaps best described in the story from Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric and the most admired CEO of all time. Welch puts the issue clearly in perspective. In his metaphor, he asks you to imagine you own a sports franchise, like the Boston Red Sox. As the owner, the manager, or the CEO, you would logically want to spend most of your time with the director of player personnel (or its most current title, the vice president of talent.) This is where the capabilities are, as the future of any franchise lies with the talent. You would be interested in who is coming on board, who the outstanding prospects are, and how the team is developing and performing ...
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