Consultant Christensen presents a 10-step plan for transforming the HR department from an administrative function into a strategic business partner. Drawing upon decades of experience as a human resources executive at Hallmark and other companies, he explains how to build a real partnership between frontline business managers and HR staff and how to recognize and avoid political landmines. He also identifies the competencies required of HR professionals who wish to assume the role of organizational architect. Annotation c2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)