Strategic business partner : aligning people strategies with business goals / by Dana Gaines Robinson, James C. Robinson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Robinson, Dana Gaines, 1944-

Contributor:

Robinson, James C., 1930-

Phi Beta Kappa Library Trust Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Personnel management.

Strategic alliances (Business).

Strategic planning.

Physical Description:

xiii, 283 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

San Francisco, CA : Berrett-Koehler, 2005.

Summary:

Research clearly indicates that there is a strong need for the Human Resource (HR) function, and the people in it, to adopt a more strategic and business-linked approach. In one study business executives ranked the HR function as third, after sales and customer service, as a function that makes a very significant contribution to a company's bottom line. Unfortunately research also indicates that few HR functions have become strategic. Most still operate in a primarily administrative and tactical manner-the very work that is increasingly being outsourced. Clearly there is a gap between what business leaders and employees need from their HR departments and what HR is providing. HR functions must become more integrated into the business, with some people on the HR team assuming the role of Strategic Business Partner (SBP). Here, Dana and Jim Robinson offer guidance for HR, Organization Development and Learning professionals who aspire to transform themselves into effective Strategic Business Partners. They explain how SBPs build partnerships, based upon credibility and trust, with key organization leaders. These partnerships provide SBPs with opportunities to identify and support projects directly aligned with business goals. The success of these projects deepens the SBPs' credibility, enabling them to be viewed as strategic partners. At this higher level of accountability, SBPs work with business leaders to form long-range business strategies and plans, creating and implementing people initiatives that link into and support the business strategies and plans. This practical guide offers case studies, exercises, tips, and tools you can use to become a Strategic Business Partner in your organization. Book jacket.

Contents:

pt. 1. Concepts and a model for strategic business partners

pt. 2. Building client partnerships

pt. 3. Identifying and partnering on strategic projects

pt. 4. Influencing business strategies and direction.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-267) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Phi Beta Kappa Library Trust Fund.

OCLC:

56559512

Publisher Number:

9781576752838