"Topgrading
is a proven strategy for hiring 'A' Players and building 'dream teams.' Companies
and individuals who topgrade gain a talent advantage-they consistently
outperform the competition and reap the rewards of excellence." Robert
H. Bohannon, Chairman, President and CEO Viad Corp.
"Topgrading
is making us a stronger company every day. Its tenets align perfectly with
Gateway's unending commitment to improving our ability to serve our
customer's needs." Ted Want, Chairman of the Board Gateway
"I've
had firsthand experience with Brad, and his approach to finding talent and fitting the
talent to the Job's requirements works. Brad's book demystifies the concept of Topgrading,
and as he draws from thousands of real experiences, he provides a road map for building
successful management teams. I wish he'd put this on paper a long time ago." Joe
Lawler, President, Merchandise Media RR Donnelley ft Sons Co.
'Topgrading
will become a continuous process of raising the bar in the identification of top and
bottom players to enhance overall organizational vitality." Bill Conaty. Sr. V.P.
Human Resources General Electric Company
"Brad's
pursuit of excellence in selection and development is critical in a
global business where individual success is significantly leveraged in a team of
'A' Players." Lewis N. Sears, V.P. Organization Effectiveness Citibank
ISBN
0-7352-0041-1; 403 pages.