Make Talent Work by Dirk Buyens - ISBN: 9789020979015
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Unlock human potential: Attract, develop, and retain top talent now.
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Make Talent Work

Unravel the 6 B’s of Talent Management in Your Company

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    224 pages

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    12 October 2026

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Summary

Based on the 6 Bs — Buy, Build, Bind, Borrow, Boost, and Bounce — this book shows how to unlock human potential and turn it into real business value. Talent doesn’t manage itself. In a world where people make the difference, smart talent management is your biggest competitive edge.

This book reveals a clear, strategic approach to attracting, developing, and retaining the people who truly matter. Based on the 6 Bs — Buy, Build, Bind, Borrow, Boost, and Bounce — it shows how to unlock h…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9789020979015
ISBN-10:9020979019
Author:Dirk Buyens, Koen Dewettinck, Valérie Legrand, Sarah Quataert, Jana Machtelinckx, Silke Van Gansbeke, Silke Gansbeke
Publisher:Lannoo Publishers
Imprint:Lannoo Publishers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:224
Release Date:12 October 2026
Dimensions:170mm x 240mm
Series:Academia Press
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Make Talent Work by Dirk Buyens - ISBN: 9789020979015
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About The Author

Dirk Buyens

Koen Dewettinck

Professor of HRM and Partner at Vlerick Business School, where he co-heads the Strategic Talent Management Centre. He is also CEO of Great Place to Work® Belgium. He holds a Master’s in Organisational Psychology and a PhD in Applied Economics from Ghent University. Professor Dewettinck is an internationally recognised keynote speaker on HRM and Performance Management.

Dirk Buyens

Professor of HRM and Partner at Vlerick Business School, where he co-heads the Strategic Talent Management Centre. He holds a PhD in Industrial and Organisational Psychology from Ghent University and an MBA from KU Leuven. He is the former CEO and founder of Great Place to Work® Belgium. Professor Buyens is an internationally recognised keynote speaker on Strategic Talent and Career Management. His academic and practical contributions to HRM have received national and international awards.

Valerie Legrand

Senior Researcher in HRM at Vlerick Business School. She supports the professional growth of students and executives through coaching and coordinates Vlerick’s Strategic Talent Management Centre.

Sarah Quataert

Senior Researcher at Vlerick Business School and Coordinator of the Strategic Talent Management Centre. She collaborates with international companies on various talent management topics, developing practical and evidence-based solutions for business needs.

Jana Machtelinckx

Senior Researcher in HRM. With a background in clinical psychology and expertise in well-being, burnout, and coaching, she assists professionals in navigating HR and well-being challenges.

Silke Van Gansbeke

Researcher at Vlerick Business School with expertise in areas such as new ways of working, sustainable employment, and lifelong learning.

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