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Whether
it is a down market or an up market, the value
of human capital is increasing.
The cost of
human capital is also receiving a greater level of attention at
the executive and board tables.
Last month we asked a broad range of human resources
professionals throughout the U.S. to list the top five skills,
competencies and/or characteristics that they felt are necessary
for senior HR executives to have a seat at the executive table.
We received more than 350 responses.
By
far, the top skill was identified as business acumen – the
ability to think and act from an informed knowledge of key
business fundamentals. This
is supported by the increasing number of HR professionals who are
earning MBA degrees. We
are also finding this routinely as a requirement of CEOs and other
top executives as they outline the critical skill sets in our
searches for their top HR executive.
Interestingly, 'global focus' did not end up in
the top 5 specifically, although from the participants' comments
this seemed to be treated as a given in the marketplace.
As
you look at building your career, how does your experience and
organizational contribution stack up against these competencies?
This is a great way to prepare for key steps in your
career:
- Discussing your performance
and your future potential with your boss
- Planning your professional
development
- Building your resume
- Preparing for a job
interview
Please take a
moment to read through the results of this survey.
TOP
FIVE COMPETENCIES FOR HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS
(presented
in order of importance according to the Survey)
-
Business
Acumen: The
knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals that drive the
company and industry
-
Leadership Skills:
The ability to consult, coach,
influence, and inspire
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Ability to
Think and Act Strategically and Innovatively:
To anticipate the future and to
originate a path forward
-
Technical Human
Resources Competence:
More than a passing knowledge of
each key
component of the Human Resources organization
- Operating as a Change Agent: The
ability to initiate and manage the change process
THE
NEXT FIVE
(These
five were close runners-up)
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Communication
Skills: The
ability to express ideas effectively, both verbal and written;
an
active listener
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Ability to
Build Powerful Relationships: Assertive
and effective at all levels
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Results Driven:
Sets demanding
goals and holds self and others accountable
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Personal
Integrity: Holds
self and others to high personal standards
-
Customer
Service Orientation: Knows
key internal and external ‘customers’ and regularly
measures level of satisfaction
Many
participants in the Survey provided comments and input – we have
included many of these in the attachment as a point of interest.
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here:
Survey
Comments
We would be interested in further
input on this topic.
We welcome your thoughts at:
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here:
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