'This definitive work on HR competencies provides ideas and tools that help HR professionals develop their career and make their organization effective.'§-Edward E. Lawler III, Professor, University of Southern California§§'This book is a crucial blueprint of what it takes to succeed. A must have for every HR professional.'§-Lynda Gratton, Professor, London Business School§§'One single concept changed the HR world forever: 'HR business partner' . Through consistent cycles of research and practical application, Dave and his team have produced and update the most comprehensive set of HR competencies ever.'§-Horacio Quiros, President, World Federation of People Management Associations§§'Packed with facts, evidence, and prescriptive advice. It is about being a business leader first, and an HR professional second.'§-Randy MacDonald, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, IBM Corporation§§'The concepts and competencies presented in this book provide HR leaders with new insights.'§-Gina Qiao, Senior Vice President, HR Lenovo§§'Powerful, relevant and timely! Defines 'new HR' in a pragmatic way. This book is a must for leaders and HR folks who seek to create sustainable competitive advantage.'§-Satish Pradhan, Chief, Group Human Resources, Tata Sons Limited§§'You can't argue with the data! This book is a definitive and practical guide to learning the HR competencies for success.'§-John Lynch, Senior Vice President, HR, General Electric§§'A must read for any HR executive. This research-based competency model is particularly compelling because it is informed by the perspective of non-HR executives and stakeholders.'§-Sue Meisinger, Distinguished speaker and author, former CEO of SHRM§§'Read this book for a unique long-term perspective on where HR competencies have brought us and must take us in future.'§-John Boudreau, Professor, University of Southern California and Research Director, Center for Effective Organizations§