5 key learning for aspiring HR Leaders

??I became the Country Head of HR of a large Multinational at the age of 32.

??Here are my 5 key learnings when I look back down the memory lane a decade later for all those aspiring to become HR Leaders:

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My organisation valued integrity, which aligned with my personal values, making me comfortable. However, punctuality was also highly valued, and I initially struggled with it. To fit in, I worked on aligning my values with the organisation's, and with some effort, I managed to do so. Luckily, it was achievable. If it had been a value I couldn't align with, it would have been challenging to stay in the organisation.

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HR often finds it easy to say yes, but it's crucial to learn to say no to prevent team burnout. When I took over the function, I noticed my team was overwhelmed, leading to late sittings and exhaustion. To address this, I implemented SLAs and managed stakeholders' expectations, setting realistic turnaround times. Saying no didn't mean refusal, but it allowed the team to breathe and avoid perpetual burnout.

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When I took charge, all employee data was stored in disorganised cabinets, causing significant delays in finding information. To address this, we embarked on a transformation journey that took over a year of hard work and dedication. But in the end, we succeeded in digitising the data, allowing us to access any information with a simple click. This saved us countless hours of pointless manual searching and made our work much more efficient.

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I experienced many mistakes, including onboarding several bad hires. One of my worst hires was a district sales manager who turned out to be an alcoholic, causing disruptions and issues within the team. However, rather than dwelling on the mistake, I chose to learn from it and find ways to prevent similar situations in the future.

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Being the youngest Country HR Manager, I felt immense pressure to live up to expectations, leading to high impostor syndrome. I sought validation from others to feel better about myself, which I regret.

If I could go back, I'd equip myself with the tools to overcome impostor syndrome and embrace my success fully. Now, I focus on helping HR professionals with their impostor syndrome and confidence, so they can be confident leaders without relying on others' validation.

If you want to discuss how I can assist you in achieving this, feel free to reach out for a chat.

P.S A big shout out to my team at Abudawood. I love how much I was supported by my team and guided in this role by my mentor. Writing this post brought back so many memories. I miss you all.

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