If one becomes a head of HR in 20 years (I know of people who are achieving that milestone in 8-10 years !)
What does one do after that???????? :?: :?: :?:
Hope to receive some response from each one.....!!!! :) :)
Regards,
Paromita
From India, Bangalore
3What does one do after that???????? :?: :?: :?:
Hope to receive some response from each one.....!!!! :) :)
Regards,
Paromita
From India, Bangalore
Hi,
IF ANY PERSON BECOMES HEAD OF HR IN 20 YEARS, THAT MEANS HE HAS VERY LITTLE TIME TO MOVE UP FURTHER THE CORPORATE LADDER, AND SHOULD HELP SOME ONE BELOW TO COME A STEP FURTHER UP.
BECAUSE, A PERSON STARTS HIS CAREER IDEALLY BY 23 + 20 MEANS 43 YEARS, BY THIS TIME, MOST PEOPLE BECOME MORE SECURITY ORIENTED, I FEELS AND LOSE THAT I FACTOR FEEL SO, MAY BE THERE ARE LOTS WHO ARE DIFFERENT THAN WHAT EXPRESSED ABOVE.
THANKS
OCTAVIOUS
From India, Mumbai
IF ANY PERSON BECOMES HEAD OF HR IN 20 YEARS, THAT MEANS HE HAS VERY LITTLE TIME TO MOVE UP FURTHER THE CORPORATE LADDER, AND SHOULD HELP SOME ONE BELOW TO COME A STEP FURTHER UP.
BECAUSE, A PERSON STARTS HIS CAREER IDEALLY BY 23 + 20 MEANS 43 YEARS, BY THIS TIME, MOST PEOPLE BECOME MORE SECURITY ORIENTED, I FEELS AND LOSE THAT I FACTOR FEEL SO, MAY BE THERE ARE LOTS WHO ARE DIFFERENT THAN WHAT EXPRESSED ABOVE.
THANKS
OCTAVIOUS
From India, Mumbai
Dear All,
I am surprised by the answers so far and by the question too. At least in theory and logically, the possibilities do exit. There are a good number of HR people who have rose to the position of CEOs in large organizations. I leave it open to all members to explore HR people who have risen to the highest positions in fairly large organizations. Lets make an assignment to ourselves, who these people have been and the companies they have headed!!!! The next step would be to explore how they how they have reached such positions. This should be really exciting and value adding stuff. Do you agree???
Regards,
M.Aditya Ganju
(In my own humble way I an HR guy, state that I have worked as a Chief operating officer in a multidivisional company albeit for a period of 3 years in a foreign country!!!!)
From United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
I am surprised by the answers so far and by the question too. At least in theory and logically, the possibilities do exit. There are a good number of HR people who have rose to the position of CEOs in large organizations. I leave it open to all members to explore HR people who have risen to the highest positions in fairly large organizations. Lets make an assignment to ourselves, who these people have been and the companies they have headed!!!! The next step would be to explore how they how they have reached such positions. This should be really exciting and value adding stuff. Do you agree???
Regards,
M.Aditya Ganju
(In my own humble way I an HR guy, state that I have worked as a Chief operating officer in a multidivisional company albeit for a period of 3 years in a foreign country!!!!)
From United Arab Emirates, Sharjah
It is a very question and I agree various views about
- developing others / succession planning
- Cross-functional move etc.
There is also option available of becoming Entrepreneur and creating something which will last for another 20 years, based on one's interest and inclination. Actually I am looking forward for Senior professional, who will like to give it a try. I can be contacted on
Regards,
Kumar (+9916130375)
- developing others / succession planning
- Cross-functional move etc.
There is also option available of becoming Entrepreneur and creating something which will last for another 20 years, based on one's interest and inclination. Actually I am looking forward for Senior professional, who will like to give it a try. I can be contacted on
Regards,
Kumar (+9916130375)
45 should be the age at which one should be at the peak one's energy, knowledge and enthusiasm.
It is said that a professional should always prepare himself for the next higher position by acquiring the necessary knowldege and continuous learning. In this case, the person could head HR in a larger organisation, or head a small unit as CEO (by being suitably qualified) or start his own venture in HR related field.
Best to prepare for this by taking interest and initiative in areas other than HR even while working in HR. If you volunteer to take on additional work and responsibilities, your colleagues and bosses will only welcome it and it will be beneficial to you in the long run, though it means tough work and long hours.
Incidentally, the legendary Russi Modi of Tata Steel was/is an HR man.
R Ramamurthy
TQM Consultant
(Aged 73)
From India, Bangalore
It is said that a professional should always prepare himself for the next higher position by acquiring the necessary knowldege and continuous learning. In this case, the person could head HR in a larger organisation, or head a small unit as CEO (by being suitably qualified) or start his own venture in HR related field.
Best to prepare for this by taking interest and initiative in areas other than HR even while working in HR. If you volunteer to take on additional work and responsibilities, your colleagues and bosses will only welcome it and it will be beneficial to you in the long run, though it means tough work and long hours.
Incidentally, the legendary Russi Modi of Tata Steel was/is an HR man.
R Ramamurthy
TQM Consultant
(Aged 73)
From India, Bangalore
I think that person should move to finance or operations or a closely linked function (resource related) depending on the type of organisation and this would help the organisation and individuals to get a holistic view of the decision making process in terms of resource allocation and implications from each function as per the business objectives.
From India, Mumbai
From India, Mumbai
Paromita...to being with, your questions itself is not structured in a proper manner.
There is no designation such as "HR-Head or Head -HR". You can be so-called HR-Head, even after 2 years of experience. HR-Head or Head -HR is a capacity in which you work and that is decided by the size of organization that you are working in. One can be Sr. HR Executive and working in the capacity of HR-Head and one can be Vice President –HR and working in the capacity of Head –HR. Small and mid-size companies cannot afford to hire Vice-President HR or Director-HR and hence they hire someone as a HR-Manager; give him 3-4 HR Executives or Sr. Executives and let him work as a Head-HR.
To my knowledge, Director –HR or President-HR are the highest designations for HR Professionals. Even if you are on the fast track of professional growth, it takes 15-20 years to reach that level.
I hope, I have given you a clear picture of growth for HR Professionals.
For more information, you can also mail be at
Regards
Sanjeev Himachali
From India, Mumbai
There is no designation such as "HR-Head or Head -HR". You can be so-called HR-Head, even after 2 years of experience. HR-Head or Head -HR is a capacity in which you work and that is decided by the size of organization that you are working in. One can be Sr. HR Executive and working in the capacity of HR-Head and one can be Vice President –HR and working in the capacity of Head –HR. Small and mid-size companies cannot afford to hire Vice-President HR or Director-HR and hence they hire someone as a HR-Manager; give him 3-4 HR Executives or Sr. Executives and let him work as a Head-HR.
To my knowledge, Director –HR or President-HR are the highest designations for HR Professionals. Even if you are on the fast track of professional growth, it takes 15-20 years to reach that level.
I hope, I have given you a clear picture of growth for HR Professionals.
For more information, you can also mail be at
Regards
Sanjeev Himachali
From India, Mumbai
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