This book explores recent trends in human resource management practices and presents options for their application within the special context of libraries, especially academic and research libraries. It lays out a set of the most pressing HR management issues facing senior library leaders in the context of continuous organisational change in the 21st century and offers library practitioners effective tips for people management.This book: is a unique blend of theory and practice - a practical 'how-to' book that provides realistic and proven solutions to real-world people challenges; uses a case example - which builds throughout the book; contains summary of key points (the Tips of Wisdom) at the end of each chapter; showcases a "Systems Thinking Approach"; and pays special focus on the critical nature of corporate culture & its effects on results.
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Elsevier Science & Technology
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Höhe: 234 mm
Breite: 156 mm
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978-1-84334-424-7 (9781843344247)
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Through this book, the authors share their extensive knowledge and years of experience in different organizations, in different countries, combining their solid theoretical knowledge with a contextual understanding of organisations gained from their respective roles as specialist HR consultant and library leader. McKinlay has provided consulting services to public sector organisations throughout Canada and the USA for more than 25 years and is one of two co-founders of the Haines Centre for Strategic Management. Williamson has held senior leadership positions in universities and research libraries in both Australia and Canada and her doctorial research focused on educational innovation, strategic planning and change management.
Introduction - Human Resources: your most critical asset; don't leave it to chance!; The rules of the game have changed - the requirements of shifting from the Old Paradigm to the New Paradigm; practices over time; and the natural laws of people management.; Systems thinking approach to strategic human resources management - the value of systems thinking, including key steps and models and our 10-step strategic people management process.; Leadership in HR management practices in the 21st century - developing the internal leadership competencies of your workforce.; The ten critical HR management Issues within a library - including case study examples.
