Includes bibliographical references (p. 261-264) and index.

The complexity of the challenge -- From rigid administrators to strategic contributors -- Assess the organization's readiness for change -- Develop a framework and language for HR --Understand the senior HR leader's role as organizational architect -- Clarify line management's role in creating and owning human resources strategy -- Create a human and organizational strategy -- Examine the five human resources processes through a strategic lens -- Examine workforce planning and staffing through a strategic lens -- Examine performance management through a strategic lens -- Examine organization development through a strategic lens -- Examine learning and development through a strategic lens -- Examine employee relations through a strategic lens -- Clarify the roles of generalist and specialist -- Design the structure of your new HR organization -- Assess and upgrade your HR talent -- Managing the roadblocks in making the transition to strategic HR -- Managing your career in the field of strategic human resources -- The future of human resources.