{"product_id":"topgrading","title":"Topgrading","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor : Bradford D. Smart Ph.D.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Portfolio\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date ‏ : ‎ 16 August 2012\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition ‏ : ‎ Revised, Updated\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage ‏ : ‎ English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1591845262 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1591845263 \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Weight ‏ : ‎ 650 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTopgrading: How Leading Companies Win by Hiring, Coaching, and Keeping the Best People\u003c\/b\u003e is widely considered the \"gold standard\" for recruitment and talent management. Dr. Bradford Smart introduces a rigorous, systematic methodology designed to help organizations achieve a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"273\"\u003e90% success rate\u003c\/b\u003e in hiring—a stark contrast to the typical 25% to 50% success rate found in most industries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe core of the book revolves around identifying and hiring \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003e\"A Players\"\u003c\/b\u003e (the top 10% of talent available for a specific role and salary). Key components of the Topgrading process include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Topgrading Interview:\u003c\/b\u003e A chronological, in-depth \"walkthrough\" of a candidate's entire career to identify patterns of behavior and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe CABC (Candidate Accomplishments, Blindspots, and Characteristics):\u003c\/b\u003e A tool for deep behavioral analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReference Checks:\u003c\/b\u003e A unique approach where candidates are required to arrange interviews with their former managers (the \"Tandem\" approach), which virtually eliminates \"resume padding.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Job Scorecard:\u003c\/b\u003e Moving beyond vague job descriptions to define clear, measurable outcomes that the new hire must achieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe book is not just about hiring; it provides a framework for coaching \"B Players\" into \"A Players\" and making the tough decisions required to remove \"C Players\" who drain organizational energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDr. Bradford D. Smart\u003c\/b\u003e is an internationally recognized psychologist and the world’s foremost expert on hiring and talent management. Over a career spanning more than 40 years, he has consulted for some of the world's most successful organizations, including \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"258\"\u003eGeneral Electric\u003c\/b\u003e (under Jack Welch), \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"295\"\u003eHoneywell\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"310\"\u003eBarclays\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eDr. Smart is the founder and CEO of Topgrading, Inc. His methodology was famously popularized during the Jack Welch era at GE, where it became a cornerstone of the company’s legendary leadership development program. He is known for his direct, data-driven approach to human resources, arguing that the single biggest cost to any business is a \"mis-hire.\" He has authored several books and workbooks that have transformed how thousands of managers approach the hiring process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portfolio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51443953893674,"sku":"VASY-1591845262","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/616NbOspElL._SL1200.jpg?v=1776666912","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/topgrading","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}