Making A Difference Through People

Compelling New Messages That Will Help Your Organization Evaluate the Effectiveness of Its Human Capital StrategiesCreating Value Through People reveals practical guidance from human capital innovators-both well-known public figures and those working outside the spotlight-that will empower your organization to drive its performance by employing the guiding principles shared by the talent leaders.You will be inspired by the stories, anecdotes, personal observations, experience, and advice of visionary leaders, including:Mike Abrashoff, Former Commander, U.S. BenfoldJan Fields, Executive Vice President and COO, McDonald's CorporationDr. Victor Fung, Group Chairman, Li & Fung Group of CompaniesAnne Ruddy, Executive Director, World at WorkDr. Richard Boyatzis, Professor, Case Western Reserve UniversityRobert Joy, Former Senior Vice President, Colgate-PalmoliveJoel I. Klein, Chancellor of the New York City Department of EducationJohn Tyson, Chairman, Tyson FoodsTom Kelley, Chief Executive Officer, IDEOSimon Cooper, President and COO, The Ritz Carlton Hotel Companies, LLCHenri A. Termeer, Chairman and CEO, Genzyme Corp.Gordon Bethune, Former Chairman and CEO, Continental AirlinesLinda A. Hill, Wallace Brett Donham Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business SchoolBilly Beane, General Manager, Oakland Athletics, Baseball TeamMicky Arison, Chairman and CEO, Carnival CorporationLinda Smith, Founder, President, and CEO, Four-D CollegeIlene H. Lang, President, CatalystRon Sargent, CEO, Staples, Inc.Jerry (Yoram) Wind, Lauder Professor, The Wharton SchoolHoward Behar, Former President, StarbucksEach interview is preceded by an introduction providing a biographical recap and a brief discussion of each innovator's principal contribution.In each case, you will discover a fresh perspective on how people can thrive in rapidly changing and increasingly complex workplaces. Creating Value Through People demonstrates the many benefits that can accrue to your organization when people are empowered to deliver their best performance.Ferracone, Robin is the author of 'Making A Difference Through People' with ISBN 9780470124154 and ISBN 0470124156.