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Bench Strength: Developing the Depth and Versatility of Your Organization's Leadership Talent

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Bench Strength is one of the most accessible books I've found on leadership and executive talent. I particularly find the graphics and summary charts appealing; I wish all authors would consider readers as much when dealing with the complexities of today's business challenges.

Anyone who yearns for a master plan on how to integrate talent strategy with business strategy in order to take his/her organization to the next level must get this book. Reading each chapter is akin to having a one-on-one coaching session with a 20-year veteran in organizational and management development (the author, Robert Barner).

Bench Strength has earned a prominent place on my bookshelf and is one of my favorite resources.

I have long believed in the vital importance of this subject matter. Unfortunately, in my experience bench strength is often too narrowly defined in the workplace today and not given the attention it merits. I would place it in the same category as the importance of the need to manage down as well as up the organization to which too few leaders pay enough attention.

Dr. Barner has done a superb job of presenting the material in a cogent yet easy-to-follow game plan. When you think seriously about the roles leaders should play, what is more important than developing talent for the future success of the business? Any successful football, hockey or basketball coach will attest to its importance!

Bench Strength is a most valuable addition to one's library and I highly recommend reading it.

Ritch K. Eich, Ph.D.
President
Eich Associated
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Bench Strength provides a systematic methodology for HR professionals to become strategic business partners, as they utilize a decision science to create and implement a Talent Management Strategy.