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Chapter 16 Human Resource and Leadership

Chapter 16 Human Resource and Leadership. Chapter outcomes. define the concept of transformation explain why transformation is important for the HR function define the concept of leadership explain the importance of leadership distinguish between leadership and management

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Chapter 16 Human Resource and Leadership

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  1. Chapter 16 Human Resource and Leadership

  2. Chapter outcomes • define the concept of transformation • explain why transformation is important for the HR function • define the concept of leadership • explain the importance of leadership • distinguish between leadership and management • identify the characteristics of a good leader • list the responsibilities of a good leader • discuss the process of HR leadership in an organisation

  3. HR and leadership • HR must add value to the organisation if it is to remain competitive • To achieve this goal, the HR function must transform itself on an ongoing basis • the HR department must recharter itself by coming up with a new mission, a list of new goals and a list of new objectives to support the business activities

  4. Definition • Transformation –

  5. Human resource transformation • more than merely applying technology to its activities • according to Rothwell the essence of human resource transformation is: _________ • Core (or central organisation) is connected with the partners through technologyto realise this goal, a number of key drivers need to be in place, these include:

  6. Human resource transformationroadmap

  7. Lack of appropriate support technology Difficulties in dealing with bureaucracy Failure to build the business case to support the change Regulatory constraints Barriers to HR transformation

  8. Definitions • Leader – • Follower –

  9. a process and not a ________ it involves a _________ between a leader and followers in a given situation it involves ___________ people leaders gain the ___________ and __________ of followers who are __________ to be influenced influences followers to _______________________ but the interest of their organisation it involves influencing followers to _____________ _____________ towards a desired future for their organisation What is leadership?

  10. What is leadership?

  11. although the terms leadership and ___________ are often used interchangeably, it is important to note that they are ___________ management and leadership can go __________ according to Richard Daft management can be defined as the focus of management is on the maintenance of the organisation, the focus of leadership, is on the creation of an organisation Leadership vs Management

  12. leaders must have leaders can achieve this by to be a good leader, the person must first once this is done, the leader must influence his/her followers to leaders also need to What makes a good leader?

  13. Responsibilities of a good leader main responsibility of a leader is to leader needs to have a vision he/she must also be able to visualise the outcome of this vision leader needs to develop a plan – select his/her team/s carefully - many types of teams exist within organisations, 3 most prominent are:

  14. Definition • Team -

  15. What is HR leadership?

  16. What is HR leadership? • there are at least three leadership roles the HR professional has to play within an organisation if he/she is to be successful • strategic leadership role – • operational leadership role – • transactional leadership role for task workers -

  17. What is HR leadership? • Although HR leaders may understand the important role leadership can play in their function, they may act in a sporadic fashion resulting in even more difficulty in achieving the results set for the organisation • This problem may be minimised if HR leaders take a more structured approach in their efforts

  18. Summary • HR must add value to the organisation by transforming itself. • The HR Department must recharter itself by coming up with a new mission, a list of new goals and a list of new objectives to support the business activities. • HR transformation is more than merely applying technology to its activities • HR transformation is the ability to translate changes in the external environment as well as the company's strategies into systems and processes that align the energies and knowledge of people with the organisational vision.

  19. Summary • Key drivers in HR transformation is the attraction, retention and growth of talent and supporting the business by focussing HR on core capabilities. • Numerous barriers to HR transformation exist. • Common themes exist in leadership definitions – no one correct definition on leadership exists.

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