“The most successful companies are the ones that know how to attract, nurture, and grow their talent. Yet too often, companies still think of talent management in outdated, check-the-box terms that actually hinder their ability to compete. For any leader who wants to harness this crucial competitive advantage, the ATD Talent Management Handbook is an essential guide to best practices.”
—Dorie Clark
Author, Stand Out and Reinventing You
Adjunct Professor, Fuqua School of Business, Duke University
“Finally, we are defining and setting standards for the future of the fastest-growing field in HR—talent management. The ATD Talent Management Handbook features thought leaders and practitioners who share their perspectives on what works, what doesn’t, and what’s missing in this critical function. This book will challenge you to rethink what you are doing today and will be your go-to resource for the near future.”
—Susan Burnett
Former Talent Management Executive, Hewlett-Packard, Gap, Deloitte, and Yahoo!
Vice President, BTS Leadership Practice
“This meaty book presses the reader to look more broadly, think more nimbly, and reach across conventional organizational boundaries. If you are eager to expand your influence on and insight into both people and organizations, here you will find motivation and means aplenty.”
—Allison Rossett
Professor Emerita, Educational Technology, San Diego State University
“A relevant and practical tool. Newer practitioners will find useful tips and frameworks for accelerating their work. Seasoned pros will find ideas that resonate while inspiring them to look beyond the status quo.”
—Lou Sanchez
Former Head of Learning and Organization Development, eBay
“The ATD Talent Management Handbook is an incredible resource for all executives who understand that talent is a critical enabler of their business strategy. It moves beyond buzzwords and jargon to offer best practices and actionable data that guide leaders through the talent management life cycle. A compelling list of contributors includes seasoned practitioners from world-class organizations such as Chanel, Deloitte, and IBM, as well as leading management gurus like John Boudreau, Ed Lawler, and Noel Tichy.”
—Sam Herring
President and CEO, Intrepid Learning
“The ATD Talent Management Handbook offers an integrated, holistic, and systematic approach to talent management. It’s a truly comprehensive collection of tools and frameworks, illustrated by business examples from organizations as diverse as CEMEX, CE, Genentech, and Spotify. Drawing on contemporary research, this book offers insights that will shift your perspective and challenge your assumptions.”
—Kaye Foster-Cheek
Senior Advisor, The Boston Consulting Group
Former CHRO, Johnson & Johnson
