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Strategic Business Partner: Aligning People Strategies with Business Goals
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Strategic Business Partner: Aligning People Strategies with Business Goals Hardcover - 2005

by Dana Gaines Robinson; James C. Robinson


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Research clearly indicates that there is a strong need for the Human Resources (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.

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  • Title Strategic Business Partner: Aligning People Strategies with Business Goals
  • Author Dana Gaines Robinson; James C. Robinson
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 283
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Berrett-Koehler Publishers, San Francisco
  • Date February 10, 2005
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9781576752838 / 1576752836
  • Weight 1.36 lbs (0.62 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.53 x 6.16 x 1.04 in (24.21 x 15.65 x 2.64 cm)
  • Library of Congress subjects Personnel management, Strategic planning
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2004059461
  • Dewey Decimal Code 658.302

About the author

Dana Gaines Robinson and Jim Robinson are the President and Chairman, respectively, of Partners in Change, Inc., a consulting firm formed in 1981. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the firm provides services to organizations around the world. Among the many clients of the Robinsons are Allied-Domecq, The Gillette Company, Johnson Controls, Wachovia Corporation, and the YMCA. Both Dana and Jim are frequent speakers at national and international conferences.
Prior to teaming up in Partners in Change, Dana was an internal Human Resource professional for several years. She led the learning organizations in both a financial and pharmaceutical corporation. Jim was a Vice President at Development Dimensions International (DDI), where he was the primary architect for its most successful training program, Interaction Management.
Together the Robinsons have coauthored and coedited several books including Training for Impact, Moving from Training to Performance and the award-winning book Performance Consulting. With Ken Blanchard they coauthored the book Zap the Gaps! Target Higher Performance and Achieve It! Collectively, their books have been translated into more than 20 languages. They have been awarded ASTD's Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance as well as the Thought Leadership Award from ISA.
When not writing or consulting, the Robinsons thoroughly enjoy their time with family, which includes seven grandchildren. They are also world travelers, having visited more than 40 countries to date and with plans to visit others.
Dana Gaines Robinson and Jim Robinson are the President and Chairman, respectively, of Partners in Change, Inc., a consulting firm formed in 1981. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the firm provides services to organizations around the world. Among the many clients of the Robinsons are Allied-Domecq, The Gillette Company, Johnson Controls, Wachovia Corporation, and the YMCA. Both Dana and Jim are frequent speakers at national and international conferences.
Prior to teaming up in Partners in Change, Dana was an internal Human Resource professional for several years. She led the learning organizations in both a financial and pharmaceutical corporation. Jim was a Vice President at Development Dimensions International (DDI), where he was the primary architect for its most successful training program, Interaction Management.
Together the Robinsons have coauthored and coedited several books including Training for Impact, Moving from Training to Performance and the award-winning book Performance Consulting. With Ken Blanchard they coauthored the book Zap the Gaps! Target Higher Performance and Achieve It! Collectively, their books have been translated into more than 20 languages. They have been awarded ASTD's Distinguished Contribution to Workplace Learning and Performance as well as the Thought Leadership Award from ISA.
When not writing or consulting, the Robinsons thoroughly enjoy their time with family, which includes seven grandchildren. They are also world travelers, having visited more than 40 countries to date and with plans to visit others.
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