Human Capital 2002

by Abramson, Mark A.; Gardner, Nicole Willenz; Blunt, Ray; Chetkovich, Carol; DeMesme, Ruby Butler; Kellough, J Edward; Naff, Katherine C.; Rainey, Hal G.; Rubin, Barry; Rubin, Richard; Serlin, Michael D.; Sugarman, Barry

• ISBN13: 9780742522770
• ISBN10: 0742522776
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-03-26
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Summary

Human Capital 2002 provides eight studies on the state of human capital in government today. From these studies, Mark A. Abramson, Ruby Butler DeMesme, and Nicole Willenz Gardner describe the human capital challenge now facing government and how it might best respond to the people and workplace challenge it now faces.

Table of Contents

Part I: The Human Capital Challenge	1	(14)
The Human Capital Challenge	3	(12)
Mark A. Abramson
Kuby B. DeMesme
Nicole Willenz Gardner
Introduction
The People Challenge
The Workplace Challenge
Part II: The People Challenge	15	(248)
Winning the Best and Brightest: Increasing the Attraction of Public Service	17	(42)
Carol Chetkovich
Introduction
The View from the Students
Findings and Recommendations
Postscript
Study Methods
Second-Year Students Talk about Career Direction
Endnotes
Bibliography
A Weapon in the War for Talent: Using Special Authorities to Recruit Crucial Personnel	59	(52)
Hal G. Rainey
Introduction
The Federal Personnel System: The Complex Context
Case Studies of Special Recruiting Authorities
Findings and Recommendations
Appendix: Hiring and Compensation Practices in
Federal Agencies Exempt from Title 5
Endnotes
Organizations Growing Leaders: Best Practices and Principles in the Public Service	111	(52)
Ray Blunt
Introduction
Launching a Succession Initiative
Five Exemplary Organizations: Lessons Learned
Making Sense of It All: Reaching Conclusions for Action
Recommendations
Leadership Myths and Truths
VBA Leader Competencies by Level
The VBS Lead Program
Endnotes
Bibliography
Leaders Growing Leaders: Preparing the Next Generation of Public Service Executives	163	(48)
Ray Blunt
Introduction
Lessons in How to Grow Public Service Leaders
Profiles of Three Exemplary Public Service Leaders
Getting Started
Approach and Methodology
Exemplary Leader Profiles
Leadership Character and Capability
Leo Wurschmidt
Leadership Character and Capability
Paul Barnes
Leadership Character and Capability
Dr. Janet Woodcock
Appendix IV: Annotated Bibliography
Endnotes
Reflections on Mobility: Case Studies of Six Federal Executives	211	(52)
Michael D. Serlin
Introduction
Case Studies
Conclusions
Recommendations
Final Comments
Career Advice
Interview Questions
Endnotes
Part III: The Workplace Challenge	263	(148)
A Learning-Based Approach to Leading Change	265	(54)
Barry Sugarman
Introduction
What Is a ``Learning Organization''?
A Learning-Based Change Model
Case Studies
Creating a Learning Organization in (Part of) an Auto Company (Case Study)
Environments That Are Unfavorable to the New Model
Bibliography
Labor-Management Partnerships: A New Approach to Collaborative Management	319	(36)
Barry Rubin
Richard Rubin
Introduction
The Indianapolis Partnership: A Case Study
Findings and Recommendations
Labor Relations in the Federal Government
Labor Management Collaboration: A Qualitative Model
The Indianapolis Partnership: A Quantitative Analysis
Endnotes
Bibliography
A Changing Workforce: Understanding Diversity Programs in the Federal Government	355	(56)
Katherine C. Naff
Edward Kellough
Introduction
The Diversity Management Movement
Diversity Management in the Federal Government
The Importance of Measuring Effectiveness
Concluding Observations and Recommendations
Appendix: A Time-Series Regression Model for the NIH
Endnotes
Bibliography
About the Contributors	411	(8)
About The PricewaterhouseCoopers Endowment for The Business of Government	419