Positioned: Strategic Workforce Planning That Gets the Right Person in the Right Job Hardcover – Illustrated, January 9, 2013

Dan Ward has put together an excellent reference for working through personnel development in the workforce 3.0 environment."Positioned" is well-written and logical. It fits nicely with other, cutting edge works, e.g., Dan Pink's "Drive."The tone is conversational, and you can tell from the first chapter that Dan Ward is someone that has applied his lessons to many practical situations.I appreciate that the author also points out the limits of his personnel theory. Many authors wax eloquently about their successes, but they are mum on where their points don't apply. Dan Ward boldly tells you where this doesn't work, e.g., static labor pools, low end skill positions, etc.My Division is actively applying Ward's techniques!Well done!In service,Rich

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One of the best books I have read regarding Strategic Workforce planning. "A must read book" if you are interested in the field

Excellent overview of where strategic workforce planning is at the moment! Good examples from different sectors, geographies. Good start for beginners!

This is an excellet book in SHRP.

As HR executives struggle to recruit and engage high potential and mission-critical staff in an uncertain economy, Positioned comes along as a ray of hope! A manifesto on short and long-range workforce planning, this book is full of outstanding thought leadership that encourages HR leaders to be forward thinking in their recruitment and engagement practices. I have gleaned pearls of wisdom for my own succession planning presentations to the HR community. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious about long-range workforce planning. Bravo!

Great selection of topics and chapters. Clear, incisive, practical and accessible. Lots of inspiring ideas and experience from front line practitioners and re-known organisations