PUBLICATIONS | Podcasts

University of Colorado | LEEDS school of business | Lecture

In an interactive presentation with the students, Heckman broke down the innovative human resources strategies highlighted in his most recent book, the Talent Manifesto and shared his insights on talent management and the value of human capital. In addition, he fielded questions from the scholars throughout the presentation, advising them on how to recognize the value they can provide the company for any position they might pursue.

Leading Talent Management Expert RJ Heckman Shares Insights With Leeds Scholars

6 March 2020

The Talent Manifesto

A Vice Chairman at Korn Ferry (KF)―the world’s largest talent advisory and executive search firm―RJ Heckman has helped many of today’s most successful companies develop talent-management strategies that ensure corporate success through good times and bad. Now, he shares his breakthrough methods with you. Read more…

AUDIO SAMPLE: THE TALENT MANIFESTO

“hOW TO ALIGN YOUR TALENT AND BUSINESS STRATEGIES”

by jen colletta | 16 may 2019 | Human resource executive

The Key to organizational performance lies at the intersection of business and talent strategies

“Principles From The Talent Manifesto”

by rj heckman | 28 january 2019

RJ Heckman identifies common dysfunctions in the world of talent management and presents innovative methods for bringing any HR department up to speed. Readers will learn how to redesign their strategies and reshape perception of talent management.

“do credentials matter in this hot jobs market?”

By RJ Heckman & Nathan blain | 3 August 2018

Struggling to find candidates, more companies are overlooking lack of experience or degrees. This thought leadership piece discusses the pros and cons.

“PERFECTLY ALIGNED”

by rj hekcman & ilene gochman | 2 May 2017

Take these five steps to link talent to business strategy.

“THE TALENT IMPERATIVE AT THE TOP”

by rj heckman, stuart s. crandell & Ilene gochman | 16 december 2015

For companies to thrive in swiftly changing times, CEOs and chief HR officers must align on business, talent strategies.

“BUILDING THE BEST C-SUITE TEAMS”

by rj heckman | 11 may 2015

Besides agility, our work has underscored self-awareness and willingness to embrace feedback as necessary hallmarks of leadership.

“Succession Matters: Effective Succession Management Planning”

By rj heckman | february 2015

For organizations to succeed, they need to identify, develop, and support the leaders that will drive their future strategy. Effective succession management is therefore essential for continued organizational success.

“Some Executives Doubtful Succession Plans Really Work”

by bill leonard | 18 February 2015 | SHRM

When you get right down to it, corporate succession plans are designed to develop and promote business leadership. But what happens if an organization’s leaders don’t have any faith in the succession process to begin with?