Can HR leaders excel as company chief executive?
Human Resource Management International Digest
ISSN: 0967-0734
Article publication date: 12 July 2013
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to present a blueprint for HR leaders to excel as chief executives.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper highlights some of the challenges that HR leaders encounter in their quest to succeed as a chief executive.
Findings
The paper emphasizes the need to acquire chief‐executive acumen by developing a particular mindset, toolset and skill set, among other things. It explains the importance of understanding other departments, including marketing, finance, operations, legal, IT and strategy.
Practical implications
The paper stresses the importance of entering into line organizations rather than staff organizations for quick career advancement for HR leaders.
Social implications
The paper illustrates the realities of leadership development, with examples of a wide range of successful leaders.
Originality/value
The paper closes the gap between theory and practice in the quest to become a good chief executive.
Keywords
Citation
Rao, M.S. (2013), "Can HR leaders excel as company chief executive?", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 21 No. 5, pp. 3-5. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-05-2013-0034
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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