■ The Big Idea
Companies that mis-hire its most important resource?the people-- can result in financial drain and inefficiency. Topgrading enable companies to recruit, hire and keep the best people for the right job to get excellent results. The book, being a must read for human resource managers who rely on people to get things done, illustrates companies and even individuals aspiring to be an “A” player and how to become one. Combined with coaching on the job, people can be topgraded if external recruitment is not an option. Topgrading offers insights on motivating people using its 4,000 in-depth interviews. Companies that want positive results and stay competitive in the future must invest in the right talent.

■ About the Author
Bradford D. Smart, Ph.D.
Dr. Bradford D. Smart completed his doctorate i n I n d u s t r i a l Psychology at Purdue University in 1970, entered consulting, and since 1972, has been in private practice as President of Smart & Associates, Inc., based in the Chicago area.

Brad is world renowned for his executive assessment and coaching work that has topgraded executive teams. The resulting improvements in company performance have been featured on the cover of The Wall Street Journal and in three Fortune articles.