Acknowledgments

Agile Talent has been a year in the writing, and another year in preparation. We have many colleagues to thank for clearing the path we have walked in completing this book. A few deserve particular mention. First, Dave Ulrich, our friend and partner at The RBL Group, has greatly informed our thinking. Second, we thank Julie Person and Jorge Figueredo of McKesson, who, by requesting a review of emerging trends in strategic HR, led us to the topic of this book. Third, we thank Martin Waters, President of the International Division of Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works, who became a supporter and early adopter of our work.

In addition to these individuals, we are grateful to many others: Paul Thompson and Gene Dalton for the ...

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