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Elements of Successful Organizations Elements of Successful Organizations: Achieving Strong Leadership, Smart Management and an Engaged Workforce is the second book in the series published by The Workforce Institute at Kronos. This insightful anthology, written by some of today’s most distinguished human capital management thought leaders, looks at the similarities that successful organizations share and provides actionable advice on how to replicate this success in one’s own organization. By examining the changing nature of leadership, providing examples of effective management at all levels, and uncovering best practices for engaging a workforce, this book empowers organizations with practical ideas for optimizing their 21st century workplace.

What People are Saying

There is an art and a science to building a successful organization—and this book captures the essence of both. I’d highly recommend placing it in a prominent spot on your bookshelf. The content is abundant, useful, and actionable. If you want a collection of thought leadership ideas that will enable your organization to work smarter in any economic environment—pick up your copy today.
— Nick Bontis, PhD, Director, Institute for Intellectual Capital Research

A must-have resource for workforce management covering how to develop your own skills to master the science of complexity and emerging technologies including my favorite — analytics. This rich toolkit will make you a smarter manager and help you build employee engagement with powerful ROI.
— Alexia (Lexy) Martin, Director, Research and Analytics, CedarCrestone

My experience—both in the business world and academia—supports this book’s view that there are three defining elements needed for any organization to deliver value and have long-term success. This is an insightful and engaging book for anyone setting vision and making organizational decisions today—and for those preparing to be future business leaders.
— Mike Boyd, PhD, Professor, Bentley University and Stonehill College

Individually and collectively the authors in this book tap into their experiences and define the attributes of a successful organization. They go beyond theory, providing practical advice any organizations will profit from.
— Debra Engel, Senior Executive Adviser to emerging growth organizations in Silicon Valley, CA; Board Member Upwardly Mobile, Inc., Institute for the Future, and Entrepreneurs’ Foundation; former Senior Vice President, 3Com Corporation

This book is a jewel. It provides compelling insights into the key elements of the very pulse of an organization…what must be identified and nurtured for sustained and efficient growth.
— Deborah Barbara, Principal, D Barber Consulting and Associates, former VP HR Aspect Communications & VP HR Quantum Corporation; recipient HR Symposium’s Excellence Award

Not only a superb book, but an essential one for anyone who wants to understand the critical components of organization success. I recommend this book to business leaders at all levels.
— Karen Beaman, Chief Executive Officer and Global Strategic Advisor, Jeitosa Group International; former HCM Product Strategist PeopleSoft

Contributing Authors

David C. Almeda, EdD, GPHR, SPHR, Vice president, Human Resources, Kronos Incorporated
Ruth N. Bramson, CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
Karen Brennan-Holton, Senior Executive, Accenture HR Transformation and Talent Management
Andy Brantley, President and CEO, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR)
Susan M. Cantrell, Research Fellow, Accenture Institute for High Performance
Christine Carmichael, Director, Public Sector Practice Group, Kronos Incorporated
Kristin Charles, PhD, SPHR, Assessment Scientists, Kronos Incorporated
Bob Clements, Senior Principal, Axsium Group
David Creelman, CEO, Creelman Research
Jay Hargis, MSHR, Director, Learning and Leadership Development, Tufts Medical Center
John Hollon, Vice president, TLNT.com and ERE Media
Steven Hunt, PhD, SPHR, Principal Director, Business Execution Practices, SuccessFactors, Inc.
Donna Klein, Executive Chair and CEO, Corporate Voices for Working Families
Mark Lange, CMO, Nimsoft and Chairman, TipMarks, Inc.
Susan Meisinger, SPHR, JD, former President and CEO of SHRM
John-Anthony C. Meza, Vice President, Workforce readiness, Corporate Voices for Working Families
Mark Milliron, PhD, Deputy Director, Higher Education, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Tim Porter-O’Grady, DM, EdD, ScD(h), APRN, FAAN, Senior Partner, Tim Porter O’Grady Associates
Amy Richman, EdD, Senior Consultant, WFD Consulting

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Creating the Workforce – and Results – You Seek Strategic workforce management is today’s most powerful competitive lever for market success. Creating the Workforce – and Results – You Seek (November 2010) The well-received first book from The Workforce Institute at Kronos, Creating the Workforce – and Results – You Seek address the “art and science” of workforce management, providing a roadmap for the reader interested in growing and sustaining a cohesive foundation for managing your organization’s most valuable, and expensive, strategic asset: your workforce. Each chapter, written by luminaries in the field of human capital management, serves to educate, motivate, and lead – providing practice and proven approaches for optimizing entire employee populations. The pragmatic wisdom contained here serves to educate, motivate, and lead – providing practical and proven approaches for optimizing entire employee populations while navigating through the 21st century. >>> Watch a video interview with Joyce Maroney, Editor

What People are Saying

There’s no question investing in the workforce will lead to better returns down the road. What’s less clear is the form that investment should take to maximize results. In this insightful and thought-provoking anthology, the contributors—all well-respected HR thought leaders you’re likely to recognize—succeed in going beyond the theory and providing readers with insightful and practical advice on the key HR issues that matter most to businesses today.
– David Shadovitz, Editor, Human Resource Executive

This book provides a comprehensive look at a segment of the workforce long missed by most management books. Its combination of practical guidance and artful advice make this an important read for frontline supervisors and management alike. The real power of the book is to take this knowledge and bring it home to your own business.
– Jim Wiggett, CEO, Jackson Hole Group, LLC

An insightful and practical compilation of frontline management experiences ideally suited to leaders looking to capture the enormous performance potential of the front line worker. Having participated in reengineering several frontline workforces at some of the finest companies in the world, I can attest to the quality and value that this anthology presents. Well done!
– Michael H. Mitchell, President, GreenLight Management Inc.

About the Editor

Joyce O’Donnell Maroney leads The Workforce Institute where she is focused on helping organizations address human capital management issues that affect productivity and organizational performance. She is an avid blogger (www.workforceinstitute. org) and has frequently been quoted on topics impacting the workforce in The Boston Globe, Boston Herald, Boston Business Journal, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Human Resource Executive, SHRM Online, Workspan, and on The Wall Street Journal Radio Report.

In her 30 years of high tech experience, Maroney has held sales, marketing and customer service leadership positions at companies including Lotus/IBM and BrassRing. She holds an MBA from Boston University and a BA in Biology from Middlebury College.

Contributing Authors

Jared Bernstein, former Senior Economist, Economic Policy Institute
Ruth N. Bramson, CEO, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts
Andy Brantley, President and CEO, the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR)
Charles Chieppo, Principal, Chieppo Strategies, LLC
Tammy Cowser, MBA, PHR Human Resource Professional
David Creelman, CEO, Creelman Research
Aaron Fausz, PhD, Change Management Consultant, Center of Expertise, Kronos Incorporated
Steven Hunt, PhD, SPHR Director of Business Transformation Services, SuccessFactors
Mel Kleiman, Founder and President, Humetrics
Autumn D. Krauss, PhD, Senior Scientist, Kronos Incorporated
Tim Lett, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Knightsbridge
Debbie McGrath, CEO, HR.com
Mark Milliron, Deputy Director, Postsecondary Improvement US Program, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Dan Nottingham, Senior Product Manager, Kronos Incorporated
Andrew M. West, Product Marketing Manager, Kronos Incorporated

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