Tales of Talent, Guy Ellis

Published by Bookshaker

Buy it now from Blackwell Books

Talent management from a different perspective.

High profile HR consultant Guy Ellis takes a break from his global client list and turns his hand to writing a fairy story for grown ups. Or, more accurately, a series of short tales designed to help managers understand their role better.

Regular readers will know that stories are not my favourite method for getting messages across; I could tell you what to do with your cheese and your fish! However, Guy’s style has a certain charm and the messages he brings are certainly worthy of consideration.

The story element concerns an ambitious young boy, Janus, who is desperate to become wise. Encouraged by his queen, Janus visits various members of the royal household and each imparts a share of the knowledge he seeks.

Stripping away the layers, this book is all about the importance of people to every organisation; something to which we all pay lip service and yet few take the appropriate actions. Stressing teamwork, planning, motivation, appropriately benign management and, above all, a proper sense of humility, Mr Ellis admirably supports his case that

“Organisations are simply a group of people with shared interests or purpose.”

A useful addition to the manager’s bookshelf – and an easy read to boot!