Talk:Bradford D. Smart
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A former version of this page was deleted as 'promotional'. The page is on an author who has published several books on hiring and interviewing.
The person who previously deleted the page is not available for discussion, but I believe this is appropriate content for Wikipedia.
This does seem promotional rather than encyclopedic. If "Topgrading" were historically notable, studied by serious scholars, etc., then I think this article might be expanded upon and revised and possibly an article on topgrading created. IngaRea (talk) 16:12, 19 November 2007 (UTC)
Actually, there is already an article on Topgrading.
Also, per Wikipedia's guidelines at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Precedents
Literature
* Published authors are notable if they have received multiple independent reviews of or awards for their work, or if their work is likely to be very widely read. * Books are notable if well-known, and should be listed under the author if not
The book, Topgrading, is one of the best sellers on the topic of interviewing and hiring best practices. http://www.amazon.com/Topgrading-Leading-Companies-Coaching-Keeping/dp/1591840813/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1197068602&sr=1-1
Topgrading was recently recommended as a "must read" for business schoolers in the Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB118918379077820755.html
Topgrading is recommended by business leaders like Jack Welch and Larry Bossidy. (Brad Smart worked directly with General Electric to develop the principles of Topgrading). —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cbishop77 (talk • contribs) 23:09, 7 December 2007 (UTC)
