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Why HR People don’t make it to the Board? The Paradox!

Why HR People don’t make it to the Board? The Paradox!. NHRD Network - Chennai Chapter - May 23,2008. HR is the primary driver of each business unit’s success.

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Why HR People don’t make it to the Board? The Paradox!

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  1. Why HR People don’t make it to the Board? The Paradox! NHRD Network - Chennai Chapter - May 23,2008 SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  2. HR is the primary driver of each business unit’s success. SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  3. “He had a clear vision of what he wanted to accomplish, and he knew that by sharing it he would gain the loyalty and trust of his people.” SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  4. “He held his people in high regard. He would praise their successes and hold them accountable for their failures. He shared the spoils of victory and lived up to his promises ” SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  5. Who Said It? SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  6. Show them the Money! SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  7. SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  8. Respectful & Mission Driven Culture Demonstrative Leadership Corporate Cause SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  9. Refine your ideas Delivering High Hold to Performance in Agree SMART account and ------ objectives learn Perform and support Accountability Cycle SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  10. “Always aim high, going after things that make a difference rather than traveling the safe path of mediocrity.” SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  11. Who Said It? SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  12. Refine your ideas Delivering High Hold to Performance in Agree SMART account and objectives learn Perform and support Accountability Cycle SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  13. “It is essential that we have in our service leaders at every level who possess the skills, abilities and attitudes to successfully carry out their responsibilities.” SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  14. Who Said It? SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  15. “Do not expect everyone to agree with you, even if you are king.” SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  16. Who Said It? SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  17. Why HR practitioners don’t make it to the Board or even if they did why are they seen as mere spectators?? SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  18. What do you need to do ? SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  19. What do you need to do ? First – To deserve! • Can I show a track record of personal performance? • Do I stand out from my peers? • Do I act as magnet for others? • Do I demonstrate strong personal values? • Do I want to change things for the better? • Can I build collaboration and commitment to a common goal? • Do I have a strong work ethic? SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  20. What do you need to do ? • Next • Do I have a vision? • Do I understand the business I am in? • Am I a generalist – specialist? • Am I a natural while engaging with people? • Do I stand out when I speak or write? • Is luck on my side? SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  21. Where do you score on this? Aspiration Engagement Ability SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  22. Getting to the Board – the journey • Look in the mirror • Test your perceptions with others • Think about your personal impact….Your impact on the business • Prepare and action your personal development plan • Broaden yourself professionally • Stretch yourself personally - beyond comfort zone • Get behind the behaviours under aspiration, engagement and ability SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  23. Moral of the story! SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

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  25. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson go on a camping trip. After a good dinner and a bottle of wine they retire for the night and go to sleep. SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  26. Some hours later, Holmes wakes up and nudges his faithful friend. “Watson, look up at the sky and tell me what you see.” “I see millions and millions of stars, Holmes” replies Watson SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  27. “And what do you deduce from that?” Watson ponders for a minute. “Well Astronomically, it tells me there are millions of galaxies and potentially billions of planets. Astrologically, I observe that Saturn is in Leo.” SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  28. “Horologically, I deduce the time is approximately a quarter past three. Meteorologically, I suspect we will have a beautiful day tomorrow.” SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  29. “Theologically, I can see that God is all-powerful and that we are a small and insignificant part of the universe … What does it tell you, Holmes?” Holmes is silent for a moment: SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  30. “Watson, you idiot!” Holmes says. “Someone has stolen our tent!” SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

  31. Thank you SG/NHRD/23rd May 08

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