September 21, 2009

When will I get there???? V/S How will I cope up when I get there????

During the panel discussion on the theme 'HR trends in 2010' [HR Symphony 2009], one pertinent issue that caught my complete attention was the following:

  • Impatience of the generation Y to get into transformational HR role without getting 'hands on experience' in transactional HR role and the dilemma/insecurity faced many senior and middle aged professionals on how will they handle the transformational/strategic HR as they are too used to their transactional HR operations[comfort zone in other words].
Both the situations are two extremes. Following are my thoughts on the same:

  • Let's objectively define how much[quantatively as well as qualitatively] of 'transactional HR operation' is the minimum prerequisite for the generation Y associates to move into 'strategic HR'. This will prove to make the generation Y associates more clear,secure and confident of their professional pursuits. And remember the fact: If you are sure about the meaning of patience then let me assure you that 'patience' is the best virtue.

  • 'The solution for the senior/middle aged professionals is simple: Get back to the basics you are so proud of and thats the good old 'Change Management'. Start it with yourself. Embrace the change with some sincere proactiveness and real broadmindedness[your selective broadmindedness might not help much]
Hope this helps :-)

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