Leaders in the Making: The Crucibles of Change-Makers in HR

Arvind Agrawal

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Leaders in the Making includes in-depth interviews of thirty HR leaders, drawn from public as well as private sectors. These life stories provide highlights of their early childhood, education and career over the years, and touch upon the inflexion points in these leaders' lives, their major influences and the lessons they learnt to become who they are. The authors provide an analysis of these thirty stories to establish a pattern of the life journeys, competencies and values these leaders displayed.

The book has excellent lessons for parents, heads of schools and colleges, teachers, managers, HR leaders, CXOs and CEOs. It also includes self-help tools to assess competencies, values and the careers of readers so that they can plan for self-development.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Leadership Challenges in HR: Explores the unique challenges and responsibilities faced by HR professionals in leadership roles within organizations.

  2. Transformational Leadership: Discusses the qualities and characteristics of transformational leaders in HR, emphasizing their role in driving organizational change and development.

  3. Crucible Moments: Explores the concept of "crucible moments" or challenging experiences that shape and develop HR leaders, fostering resilience and growth.

  4. Strategic HR Management: Discusses the strategic role of HR leaders in aligning human capital strategies with organizational goals and driving business success.

  5. Change Management and Adaptability: Emphasizes the importance of change management skills and adaptability for HR leaders amid dynamic organizational environments.

  6. Talent Development and Retention: Addresses strategies for talent development, retention, and creating a positive work culture under the leadership of HR professionals.

  7. Ethical Leadership and Values: Discusses the significance of ethical leadership, values-based decision-making, and integrity in HR leadership roles.

  8. Innovation in HR Practices: Explores innovative HR practices and approaches implemented by successful HR leaders to meet evolving organizational needs.

  9. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Highlights the importance of collaboration and effective stakeholder management in HR leadership roles.

  10. Learning from Case Studies: Presents case studies or real-life examples of HR leaders' experiences, showcasing practical insights and lessons learned.

Language English
ISBN-10 9780670097005
ISBN-13 9780670097005
No of pages 480
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Penguin Books
Published Date 12 Sep 2022

About Author

Author : Arvind Agrawal

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