Strategic Career Management

Jane Yarnell is Director of Skills Evolution Ltd and has over 20 years' experience in human resources, both within corporations and as an independent consultant. Her doctoral research focused on careers within organizations and since then she has researched various aspects of careers and HR, including international leadership, leadership development and HR business partnering.

• Chapter 1 An Overview of Career Strategy; Chapter 2 Focusing in on Your Talent; Chapter 3 Building the Business Case; Chapter 4 Revitalising Your Succession Management; Chapter 5 The Practicalities of Career Acceleration Pools; Chapter 6 Developing the Key Roles; Chapter 7 Fostering Opportunities for Growing Careers; Chapter 8 Developing Career Self-Reliance amongst Your Talent; Chapter 9 Final Reflections;

' This book provides both practical approaches and insights into managing careers in organisations, as well as a sound academic base of career theory. I would recommend it to anyone seeking to enhance their understanding of this important area.' John Gilkes, Chief Executive, Roffey Park Institute ' A comprehensive and thoughtful analysis of the subject for anyone who has a professional or academic interest in the management of careers and talent in the workplace. ' Vicky Richards, Senior Lecturer, Brighton Business School, University of Brighton ' This is a wonderfully clear and helpful book about a topic - career development - which is both crucial and difficult for HR professionals and line managers to handle. Through case studies it illustrates both choices at the strategic level and a range of practical tools. Jane strikes a fine balance in considering career issues from both an individual and an organisational perspective, which is rare indeed.' Dr Wendy Hirsh, Career Development Researcher and Consultant 'Full of sound of advice and useful tips, an eminently practical guide for anyone involved in career development within their organization' Janet Rothwell, HR Manager, Smeg (UK) Ltd