The Information Age is OVER -- In business today, it is allabout TALENT!
"Smart Is Not Enough" explains the core issue of21st century business. Forget technology - Forget outsourcingTALENT is the #1 challenge in your organization. Whetheryou're a CEO or an entry level college grad; whether you manage astaff or not, this book is for you. It can help incareer planning, in developing your management strategy, or justhelp you understand the playing field in business today. AuthorAlan Guarino explains the full gamut of cutting-edge talentmanagement, from how to find it, develop it,deploy it and lead it, to his South Pole Theoryof "hidden talent" talent as a solution for theshortage of critical talent in the business world of the 21stCentury.
The South Pole Theory explains that traditionally, corporationsbiased their talent searches towards those who performed at the topof their academic classes. Yet, some of the most successfulexecutives and business leaders weren't good students themselves.Grades aren't the only predictor of success in the real businessworld. This book shares techniques for finding those determined,dedicated go-getters who fall through the cracks when we judge themsolely on academics. To compete in business today, top companiesneed to cultivate every available source of talent. This book showsbusiness leaders how to find and capitalize on this special pool oftalent-- the future versions of people like Paul Orfalea, founderof Kinkos, Wayne Huizenga of Blockbuster Video, and manyothers.
Alan Guarino (Marlboro, NY) is CEO and co-founder of theexecutive search firm Cornell International. His firm is nowowned by Adecco, the largest recruiting company in the world.
Alan C. Guarino
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