<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>High-quality HR practitioners have advanced skill sets in the critical competencies needed to work our most pressing talent issues of today and to deliver HR strategy to enable businesses to evolve in the future. Now HR professionals are expected to be valued team members and contribute as business partners for the growth of the organization. <p/><i>Defining HR Success </i>provides an in-depth review and application of the nine critical HR competencies practitioners need to be successful within the field of HR and leaders of their organizations: <br>- HR Expertise (HR Knowledge) - Business acumen - Communication - Consultation - Critical evaluation - Ethical practice - Global and cultural effectiveness - Leadership and navigation - Relationship management<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>As HR pros, we're great at helping others define their career path. But who helps us? If you're looking for one book that will help you develop your team (or yourself), <i>Defining HR Success</i> is that book. The specific examples listed to develop a competency were spot on. I could see myself including these in goal setting or professional development plans. And the book even outlines how to create your career development plan. It's a must-have for every HR professional. --Sharlyn Lauby, SHRM-SCP, ITM Group, Inc.<br><br>"In a constantly evolving environment, it's critical that HR professionals master the competencies which will make them successful. The Society of Human Resources Management, as the leading voice for the profession, has developed a new model that not only provides the construct for those human capital competencies, but also provides the a pathway to develop the leadership competencies which define success in todays workplace. I encourage every HR professional who is interested in improving their performance today and succeeding in the future, to read this book." --Brian Silva, Chief Human Resources Officer and Senior Vice President, Administration, Fresenius Medical Care<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Alexander Alonso, PhD, SHRM-SCP</b>, is vice president for research at the Society for Human Resource Management. <b>Debra J Cohen, PhD, SHRM-SCP</b>, is senior vice president of knowledge development at the Society for Human Resource Management. <b>James N Kurtessis</b> is the manager of validation research for the certification programs at the Society for Human Research Management. <b>Kari R Strobel</b> is the director for HR competencies at the Society for Human Resource Management. Prior to joining SHRM she worked at the Office of the Secretary of Defense where she was responsible for leading competency-based strategic human capital planning for the Department of Defense Total Force.