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

The Paradox!

NHRD Network - Chennai Chapter - May 23,2008

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HR is the primary driver of each business unit’s

success.

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“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.”

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“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 ”

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Who Said It?

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Show them the Money!

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Respectful & Mission Driven Culture

Demonstrative Leadership

Corporate Cause

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Accountability Cycle

Refine your ideas

Agree SMART objectives

Perform and support

Hold to account and

learn

Delivering High Performance in

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“Always aim high, going after things that make a difference rather than traveling the safe

path of mediocrity.”

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Who Said It?

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Accountability Cycle

Refine your ideas

Agree SMART objectives

Perform and support

Hold to account and

learn

Delivering High Performance in

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“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.”

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Who Said It?

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“Do not expect everyone to agree with you, even if you are

king.”

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Who Said It?

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Why HR practitioners don’t make it to the Board or even if they did why are

they seen as mere spectators??

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What do you need to do ?

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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?

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• 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?

What do you need to do ?

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Where do you score on this?

Aspiration Engagement

Ability

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• 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

Getting to the Board – the journey

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Moral of the story!

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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.

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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

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“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.”

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“Horologically, I deduce the time is approximately a quarter past three. Meteorologically, I suspect we will have a beautiful day tomorrow.”

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“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:

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“Watson, you idiot!” Holmes says. “Someone has stolen our tent!”

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Thank you