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Author:   Richard Palmer
Publisher:   Kogan Page Ltd
Imprint:   Kogan Page Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.255kg
ISBN:  

9780749437398

ISBN 10:   0749437391
Pages:   157
Publication Date:   19 April 2002
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Human capital - your accumulating asset: Attracting and retaining talent; The knowledge-based economy; The greying workforce; Becoming an employer of choice; Profit. Chapter 2 Alchemy - base metals into gold: Why we don't do it..; And why we should do it -managing expectations; Homogeneity; Midas Miracle Pharmaceuticals. Chapter 3 Finding the nuggets: Becoming a gold prospector; Honing your skills as a gold prospector; Becoming a great manager to work for; Spreading gold fever; Build on strengths. Chapter 4 Building your gold reserves - the internal talent pool: The internal recruitment market; Spread the jam; Build in some slack; What talents to put in the pool? Chapter 5 A map for the treasure hunt - pacing out the talent pool: Learning stairways; Learning avenues; Development and retention; Will you do it? Chapter 6 Refining the nuggets: Defining terms of engagement; Discretion assured. Chapter 7 The alchemist's laboratory: Competencies - elements in the mix; Before you start. Chapter 8 Ideas for cutting and polishing the stones: Corporate universities; Personal partners; People still read; Saying I do ; The computer bank; Personal development programmes; Learning scholarships; A place to learn; The playroom; Skills circles; The working person's club; Out-of-body experiences; Aunts and uncles; Reverse mentoring; Doorman for the day; Can I help you, sir?; Walking down the avenue; A day out. Chapter 9 Putting it all together: The big mistake; The personal development portfolio; The skills matrix; A performance management model; The training and development plan; Setting priorities. Chapter 10 Implementing the Midas touch: Why are we making the journey?; How are we going to get there?; What will help us on the way?

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Richard Palmer has over 25 years' experience in HR, training and organizational development. He has worked in the engineering, aerospace and food industries and has extensive practical and theoretical expertise in the development of people at work.

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