Unleashing Capacity: The Hidden Human Resources

by Rita Trehan

The tools and capabilities available to today’ s HR professionals provide a unique position that, when used correctly, can lead to that all-important – and highly coveted – role at the leadership table. But how to get there? In this updated second edition, Trehan has distilled all her experience as a global leader into a series of easily digestible chapters designed to help today’ s HR professional attain and keep a seat at the corporate decision-making table. Trehan offers specific strategies and frameworks for reframing the HR professional’ s understanding of their role within the company, including viewing the corporation not from the HR fishbowl, but rather from the vantage point of the CEO’ s office.

Genres: Historical Romance

224 pages, Paperback

Published September 12, 2019

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had some useful insights, though I found it quite hard going at points - culturally very different to the organisation I have a leadership role in (Director of People and Deputy Chief Exec for a multi-academy trust).

There are elements that don’t work in that context, but the overall message that a leadership role in this field can be transformative for the organisation - if the circumstances, fit, mindset and skills are right - is a strong one. Add on a hefty dose of bravery too - it’s time we realised people in the working world we are living in now need to be “ignited” - not “controlled”.

And future generations- I think they’ll embrace this role and show the fuddy duddies and dinosaurs how it’s done!