Strategic Human Resource Development ― A Journey in Eight Stages

This book takes the reader on a tour of the eight stages of HR development, introduces the critical factors, and highlights many practical recommendations for strategic HR development practice in business. Includes case studies and checklists.

Meifert, Matthias T., PhD., born 1968, is a Partner at Kienbaum Management Consultants GmbH, Berlin, where he is in charge of the Human Resource Management unit. He is active as a management consultant, coach, and trainer, with a focus on aspects of strategic HR development, project management, effective HR management, the management of complex change projects, and leadership. He has advised and coached numerous individual managers and businesses on the practice and tools for leadership. In his work, he applies a consultancy concept that is highly practice-centric and holistic. His experience arises from his academic background in business education and from twelve years of management practice at a German corporate bank. Matthias Meifert has published numerous papers on topics including strategic HR development and cooperates actively with academic partners, such as the European Business School, Oestrich-Winkel. Email: matthias.meifert@kienbaum.de