"A masterclass in harnessing the human element for organizational success. <b><i>The Human Factor</i></b> is a transformative guide for leaders to unlock the potential of their people through actionable insights, strategic clarity and most importantly, the human touch."

Gethin Nadin, Multi-Award-Winning Psychologist and bestselling HR author

"Wow, this is a whirlwind of a book - taking you on the full circle journey of work and life with all the best, human perspectives there are out there from the many people <b>Simon </b>and <b>Michael </b>have met on their own journeys. Also a fun and enjoyable easy read - not something that can be said for many books that have at least a toe in the HR domain!"

Elaine Bergin, HR Leader

"Warm, witty and wise. This book is an essential companion for any leader."

Damian Hughes, Change Management Catalyst: High Performance Culture

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"In <b><i>The Human Factor</i></b>, <b>Simon </b>and <b>Michael </b>have masterfully distilled thousands of ideas in podcasts and from personal experiences into relevant, meaningful and actionable words. Their creative frameworks and useful tools turn people into a talent advantage."

Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan

"<b><i>The Human Factor</i></b> is one of the most powerful and thought proving books I have read in years. An amazing exploration of how harnessing organizational purpose, influence and inspiration can drive mission clarity - the real competitive advantage."

Eric Tinch, Chief People Officer, Sutherland

"This book brings together all aspects of the human side of organizations, with a view to optimizing both individual and collective performance. It is written with authenticity, simply structured and beautifully clear. The authors offer unexpected insights, smart summaries and practical suggestions for action. It is great to generate meaningful conversations on a very important topic, particularly given the context of unprecedented change and volatility in today's world of work."

Susan Yell, HR Director, Warburtons

Are you leveraging the human factor to deliver measurable business results? The Human Factor by Simon Humphreys and Michael Esau is a strategic guide for senior HR leaders, organizational development executives and business decision-makers who want to unlock the full potential of their workforce to drive sustainable performance. Written by an expert team with over 50 years' combined experience, this book provides proven tools for embedding the human factor into strategy, culture and operations. It offers a framework for aligning purpose, technology, analytics and organizational change with measurable impact. You'll discover how to: - Define and embed organizational purpose that drives alignment and performance - Develop a culture that supports attraction, retention and wellbeing - Use analytics to inform people strategy and guide transformation - Build the case for change and lead continual workforce improvement Combining strategic models, real-world examples and data-led insights, The Human Factor equips senior leaders to design people strategies that deliver ROI, strengthen competitive advantage and sustain success in a changing business environment. Themes include: human factor strategy, organizational culture, people analytics, governance, sustainable performance
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Identify what the human factor is and how to leverage it to drive performance.
    • Chapter - 01: Strategy and Purpose;
    • Chapter - 02: The case for change;
    • Chapter - 03: The Fluidity of Culture;
    • Chapter - 04: The importance of having a philosophy;
    • Chapter - 05: The Predisposition of a Human Being;
    • Chapter - 06: Building Commitment to Change;
    • Chapter - 07: The Employee Value Proposition;
    • Chapter - 08: The relativity of success;
    • Chapter - 09: Human experience, engagement and advocacy;
    • Chapter - 10: The Role of the Leader;
    • Chapter - 11: Executing the basics brilliantly;
    • Chapter - 12: Listening, Insights and Feedback;
    • Chapter - 13: Nurturing and Developing;
    • Chapter - 14: The Role of Technology in Execution;
    • Chapter - 15: The dynamics of teams;
    • Chapter - 16: Our Reflections
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Explains how to identify and leverage the human factor in your workforce and business to drive performance

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781398618169
Publisert
2025-01-03
Utgiver
Kogan Page Ltd
Vekt
520 gr
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Dybde
26 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
344

Biografisk notat

Michael Esau is a Global Value Advisor at SAP with over 25 years' experience in delivering organizational development solutions, cultural transformations and employee engagement strategies. Simon Humphreys is a Global Solution Architect at SAP with 30 years experience, working with clients globally on how to maximize return on HR technology investments. The authors co-host The Human Factor Podcast.